Junior Advisor

We are a family-owned and family-led wealth management firm nestled within the community of San Clemente. We have over 40 years of expertise and experience and we manage approximately $200 million for a select group of high-net-worth families. We offer wealth management and financial planning services with an emphasis on providing excellent service and having deep client relationships. Some of our clients have been with us for more than 30 years and they remain with us because of the incredible service and trusted high-quality advice they receive. We believe life is never set in stone so our clients plans shouldnt be either. As dreams evolve circumstances shift and financial landscapes change one thing remains constant: our unwavering commitment to guiding and supporting our clients. Through personalized estate planning retirement planning legacy planning investment strategies and more we help them navigate lifes transitions and stay on course toward their goals. We are a small team so each role is uniquely important at our firm and we never hesitate to support each other.

As our firm continues to grow we need to groom the next person in line to care for our existing relationships. Initially you will be working in concert with our Senior Wealth Advisor learning and soaking in the existing strategies philosophies and infrastructure. The role will be in support of her and the client set attending and eventually contributing to client meetings and conversations managing the follow up and managing the plan. You will anticipate needs resolve problems and follow through on agreed upon deliverables. You will provide consistent accurate and timely results with client service items research meeting preparation meeting attendance and note-taking reporting and analysis. You are an excellent communicator that can grasp others needs and develop remarkable ways to fulfill them. You can move through your work efficiently while recognizing that the detail work in our business is critical. You are incredibly resourceful and thoughtful in all your interactions and you take ownership of your work and even your mistakes. Youre willing to go above and beyond when its needed. This role is ideal for those who wish to develop client advisory skills under the guidance and mentorship of an experienced Wealth Advisor.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support Senior Wealth Advisor with preparation of well-polished documentation and presentation materials for meetings
• Attend and participate in meetings with prospects and existing clients
• Record meeting notes on topics covered changes in clients needs and action items
• Summarize meeting and schedule action items in contact management software
• Complete all action items utilizing firm processes and procedures
• Work in conjunction with the Senior Wealth Advisor to deliver services to clients
• Ensure all actions for clients are tracked and completed
• Assist with initiatives focused on value-add content delivered to clients
• Communicate and follow up regularly with clients developing strong relationships and rapport with clients
• Facilitate all daily client service activities like opening accounts money movement service requests etc.
• Create quarterly and/or annual client summaries of net worth estate distribution insurance income tax cash flow projections and investments
• Monitor client financial plan and advise on changes that are necessary
• Other special projects to support firm-wide process improvement and capabilities

WHAT IT TAKES

• 2 years of progressive experience in the wealth management industry supporting one or more financial advisors required
• Bachelors degree required; MBA or advanced degree in finance a plus
• CFP strongly preferred; may consider individuals that are somewhere on their CFP journey
• Series 7 required
• Basic knowledge of regulations financial planning and investment management
• Familiarity with financial industry software and systems including custodial platforms planning software and CRM software
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• A commitment to excellence; detail-oriented and client-focused
• Ability to work in office and work as part of a team in a fun and hardworking environment
• Tech-savvy and highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite; strong ability to learn and apply new software systems quickly
• A commitment to ongoing professional development
• Excellent time management and strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks and anticipate potential problems

THE BENEFITS

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes base compensation plus bonus 401(k) paid time off paid holidays and opportunities for training and career growth.

Required Experience:

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