Associate Advisor
About the company
Allworth Financial is an independent investment advisory firm providing full-context wealth planning solutions. The firm brings together investment, tax, retirement, estate, and other financial considerations to help clients evaluate decisions in the context of their whole financial lives. Founded in Sacramento, California, in 1993, Allworth Financial is a high-growth, private equity-backed, multibranch registered investment adviser. Allworth is primarily a fee-based fiduciary advisory firm that emphasizes client well-being and education. The firm continues to expand through acquisitions and organic growth. The firm ranks among the top 15 on Barron's Top 100 RIA Firms list, has a historical client retention rate of 97%, and is a National Business Research Institute (NBRI) Circle of Excellence Award winner.
About the role
The Associate Advisor plays a key role on our centralized planning team, partnering closely with our Financial Advisors to deliver an exceptional service and advice experience to Allworth's on-plan asset management clients. This role is designed for individuals who are committed to becoming future lead advisors and who want to build deep technical planning expertise, strengthen client-facing skills, and gain hands-on exposure to the full Allworth operating model. As an Associate Advisor, you will support the end-to-end planning process — from preparing and refining financial plans, to conducting research and case analysis, to participating in client meetings and follow-up. You will collaborate across departments, develop a strong understanding of our integrated service model, and play an important role in ensuring clients feel informed, cared for, and confident in their financial future. This is an in-office position. The role includes structured professional development and support in pursuing the CFP® designation as part of your long-term career path within Allworth.
Responsibilities
- Shadows Financial Advisor future and existing client appointments to gain valuable training
- Creates and helps implement financial plans for existing clients
- Performs various tasks and research relating to casework for our clients
- Assists with future and existing client communication
- Shadows various departments of Allworth Financial to obtain knowledge of how our business model functions
- Attends company events, including workshops and seminars
- Takes appropriate steps to obtain the CFP® designation
Qualifications
- BS/BA in Business Finance, Economics, or related field
- Has obtained their Series 65, 7/66 or ChFC
- In pursuit of CFP® designation
- Self-starter, with the ability to work independently
- Strong communication, teamwork, and relationship-building skills
- Demonstrates ability to learn related financial and office programs and systems
Benefits
We value our associates' time and effort. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive base pay and an extensive benefits package, including:
- Medical: Blue Shield (PPOs and HDHP with HSA) plans and Kaiser (HMO) plans for California associates
- Dental insurance with MetLife
- Vision insurance with VSP
- Optional supplemental benefits
- Healthcare savings accounts with company contribution
- Flexible spending accounts
- Flexible working arrangements
- Generous 401K contributions
- Exempt associates qualify for our flexible paid time off policy
- Non-Exempt associates will receive 15 days of paid time off annually during the first three years of employment
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Option to participate in our Equity Purchase Program (Contract, intern, and part-time employees are not eligible)
- Future growth opportunities within the company
Benefits are available to full-time associates who work more than 30 hours a week.
Schedule
This is an in-office position.