Manager, Financial Advisors

Responsibilities

• Hires, evaluates, and supervises crew. Provides guidance and training as necessary to develop crew.
• Sets performance standards, reviews performance, and makes informed compensation decisions in accordance with all applicable Human Resources policies and procedures.
• Participates in business planning. Analyzes departmental statistics and prepares management reports. Uses data to monitor problems and measure success of the team and the business.
• Identifies opportunities and executes solutions.
• Manages a shared book of business with an emphasis on client enrollment, client satisfaction, and retention.
• Supports advisors in analyzing and resolving client planning issues and developing solutions.
• Routinely provides feedback and coaching to advisors. Identifies opportunities for process improvement and recommends changes to procedures at the departmental level to meet changing business needs.
• Communicates internal and industry developments to crew within department quickly and accurately.
• Serves as a resource for internal partners regarding all topics of financial planning.
• Develops extensive knowledge of Vanguard funds, products, and services to help educate and guide clients.
• Maintains extensive understanding of financial planning, capital markets, and the Financial Services industry.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Five years related work experience in financial services. Supervisory experience preferred.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree preferred.
• CFP preferred.
• This job requires a regulatory license and/or registration (e.g. FINRA, state, SFC).

About the role

Vanguard is a leading provider of investment management and financial services. As a High-Net-Worth Financial Advisor Manager, you will play a crucial role in leading a team of experienced financial advisors who serve the firm's most sophisticated and affluent clients. The role involves developing and mentoring a team, overseeing client engagement strategies, collaborating with internal partners, driving business growth, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing exceptional service to clients with complex financial needs.