Associate Wealth Planner II
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About the role
As an Associate Wealth Planner, you will support our Private Wealth Advisors (PWAs) and help our clients achieve their investment goals by providing thoughtful, rigorous research and analysis and guidance on wealth planning topics relevant to the high net worth and ultra-high net worth investor market segment.
Responsibilities
- Generate customized analyses for current and prospective clients covering Comprehensive Wealth Management topics including but not limited to: Wealth Strategy Analyses (WSAs), Goals-based Planning Analysis, Roth Conversions, Insurance Needs Analysis, Tax-based Analysis Planning, Equity Compensation Analysis, etc.
- Meet with PWAs to understand the current/prospective clients’ circumstances and goals (i.e., existing asset/account details, spending needs, tax situation, risk tolerance, time horizon).
- Apply basic knowledge of asset allocation, tax, retirement and estate planning principles, internal Wealth Advisory Group (WAG) research, and quantitative analysis to create individual client recommendations based on their objectives and current situation.
- Engage with teams, managers, and/or PWA in iterative reviews of analysis.
- Review final analysis with PWA to ensure mutual understanding of assumptions, results, and key points.
- Deliver final analyses to clients in a clear and engaging manner, using thoughtful, open-ended questions to confirm understanding and encourage meaningful discussion of key planning concepts.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of relevant experience with intermediate knowledge of the financial services industry, including fiduciary practices, investment advisory services, and wealth planning.
- Familiarity with eMoney and Morningstar Direct.
- Ability to remain composed and adaptable when navigating challenges and change.
- Polished, concise, and thoughtful communication with the ability to adapt to different audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to assess strengths and development opportunities, with a strong desire to learn and take on new challenges.
- Proven success working both collaboratively and independently.
- Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
- Effective time management and prioritization skills.
- A strong interest in developing expertise in complex wealth planning topics.
- CFP, CFA, or Series 65 designation preferred (or in progress).
Benefits
- Generous time-away and health benefits from day one, with the opportunity for flexible work options.
- 2-for-1 matching gifts for your charitable contributions and the opportunity to secure annual grants for the organizations you love.
- Access to on-demand professional development resources that allow you to hone existing skills and learn new ones.
- Company-funded retirement contribution of 15% of your eligible earnings, factoring in salary and variable pay, including bonuses.
- Individual annual performance bonus, plus Capital’s annual profitability bonus.
Pay
- New York Base Salary Range: $117,235-$187,576
- Los Angeles Base Salary Range: $106,610-$170,576
Temporary positions in the United States are excluded from the above mentioned compensation and benefit plans.