Advisor - Chicago

About the role

We are looking for our next Advisor. In this role, Advisors are responsible for managing the day-to-day responsibilities, priorities and workload of their client service teams. This includes providing analytical, operational, and administrative support for the acquisition, implementation, and ongoing retention of clients.

Responsibilities

• Takes the first point of contact on client communications
• Strategizes with Lead Advisor to ensure responses are timely and thorough
• Reviews current client portfolios and makes recommendations to clients in consultation with team
• Proactively considers both strategic and tactical opportunities around investments and other planning areas
• Prepares comprehensive client meeting deliverables including Cash Needs Analysis, Strategic Asset Allocation, and Vocational Freedom Analysis
• Analyzes all client data and evaluates potential planning strategies
• Prepares spreadsheet analysis on an ad-hoc basis for more advanced financial topics such as tax loss harvesting, stock option and restricted stock wealth transfer strategies and risk transfer/management
• Maintains all record-keeping related to these activities, including cost basis and other position data via portfolio management software
• Reviews, approves, and strategizes around trades and portfolio rebalances
• Attends and drives client meetings; owns the execution of post-meeting actions, in conjunction with Analysts
• Leverages internal and external resources to achieve client objectives in such areas as Investment Management, Estate Planning, Tax Planning, Risk Management and General Planning
• Works with Tax, Investments and Estate Planning to determine additional levels of detail required for the client's situation
• Sets out for leadership roles in the team and firm projects/assignments
• Trains, guides, and mentors the team on more complex planning areas and strategic intricacies of service delivery and support
• Maintains all aspects of the Wealth Management Scorecard (WMS), including planning topic status, score, and last date reviewed
• Crafts client meeting agenda and determines deliverables to be presented
• Analyzes client data and develops strategies; collaborates with Lead Advisor to define both the client strategy and the most effective form of presentation
• Prepares and finalizes all standard deliverables related to the delivery of wealth management advice based on inputs from team members
• Presents ideas and concepts in an organized and effective manner; attends client meetings and is expected to effectively present specific planning topics; ensures all client related action items are communicated and memorialized in the CRM
• Works with Associate Advisor to achieve timely execution of intra-day requests with strict timeframes such as trades, wire requests, and journals
• Initiates these requests and is responsible for reviewing and approving them; ensures completion within specified time-frames

Requirements

• 4 + years of experience in financial planning, wealth management or a related industry preferred
• Undergraduate degree required
• Baseline proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products (Word, Excel, Windows) required; expected to learn other position-related systems on the job
• Organized and able to handle multiple client relationships with contending priorities and coordinate team member resources most effectively

Qualifications

• Excellent work habits, strong organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks and manage workflows
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with clients and co-workers
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and demonstrated teamwork mentality
• Must be able to project a capable and trustworthy image
• Must be a self-starter and proactively manage workload, communications, and ownership of tasks
• Commitment to excellence and high standards
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• A high degree of personal integrity, maturity, and acute attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent work habits, strong organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks and manage workflows
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with clients and co-workers
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and demonstrated teamwork mentality
• Must be able to project a capable and trustworthy image
• Must be a self-starter and proactively manage workload, communications, and ownership of tasks
• Commitment to excellence and high standards
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• A high degree of personal integrity, maturity, and acute attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Benefits

• Pay: $85,000 - $135,000 per year
• Variable Compensation: Eligible for discretionary year-end profit sharing, Restricted Equity Units granted at hire, and an expedited opportunity to convert to Partner status at vest.
• Ownership & Financial Wellbeing: Fully paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees; 401(k) with 100% match up to 3% of annual compensation; Equity ownership opportunities for every employee; New Business Incentive Program; Generous employee referral bonus; Cell phone data reimbursement; Financial planning services discount for employees and immediate family members
• Time & Flexibility: Minimum 3 weeks PTO starting Day 1; Winter Break, Summer Friday flex-days, and 10 paid holidays; Unpaid time off for volunteer work; Unlimited Volunteer Time Off plus company grant matching; Heavily subsidized transit
• Growth & Development: 100% reimbursement for required training, certifications, licensing, and dues; Personal career development plans; Richer Life Business Partner (coaching for all employees); Mindful Emotional & Social Intelligence training; Annual professional & personal wellbeing stipend
• Connection & Community: Quarterly team-building events; Regular social events; Employee-led book clubs, committees, and affinity groups

Compensation

• $85,000 - $135,000 per year

Schedule

• In-office, full-time, and exempt position

Pay

• Exempt position