Senior Wealth Advisor

About the role

Provides advanced financial advice and complex portfolio management guidance to High Net Worth clients. As a Wealth Advisor within Vanguard's Personal Wealth division, you will develop tailored strategies to help ultra-high net worth clients achieve their unique financial goals. You will provide advice using ongoing portfolio management solutions targeting clients and prospects with portfolios of $5 to 15M in investable assets using Vanguard products and the fullest expression of our wealth management offer.

Responsibilities

• Onboard clients and manage a book of business that can include high-profile and influential individuals and families.
• Communicate Vanguard’s investment philosophy and make recommendations considering client suitability, risk tolerance, appropriate saving and spending strategies.
• Provide financial planning solutions using Vanguard’s time-tested research and investment methodology to give clients the best chance for investment success.
• Partner with internal resources to serve client needs and goals related to investment advice, tax strategies, legacy and estate planning, philanthropic giving, and corporate trust services.
• Manage trusts, both as an investment manager and when Vanguard serves as corporate trustee, in partnership with internal Trust Administrators.
• Maintain an advanced understanding of financial planning, capital markets, and the financial industry, and coach and support peers.

Qualifications

• CFP® designation required. Additional certifications such as CFA, CTFA, or CPA preferred.
• Series 7, 63, or 66 regulatory license and/or registration (e.g., FINRA, state, SFC) as well as the SIE or ability to acquire once in the role.
• 7+ years of financial advice, financial planning, book of business management, and relationship management experience.
• Experience applying trust and estate planning knowledge to help preserve clients' wealth.
• In-depth knowledge of financial planning, investment strategies, and industry regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong executive presence when interacting with clients and representing Vanguard at conferences and/or client visits.

Considerations

• This role is designated as remote and must be performed within Florida. Employees are expected to maintain their primary work location within the Miami metropolitan area, with a preference for residing within a 50-mile radius of Miami, unless otherwise approved by Vanguard.
• Attendance at periodic in-person meetings, team events, training sessions, or other business-related travel may be required.
• Occasional travel may be required to Vanguard sites for client meetings or local and national professional conferences.
• Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package supporting financial, health, and overall well-being.
• Performance bonus opportunities.
• Partnership Plan: Annual cash award tied to company performance and client outcomes.
• Merit-based salary increases.

To learn more about our benefits, visit: Vanguard Benefits & Rewards.

Why you'll love working here

• Work-life harmony: Enjoy a balance between your professional and personal life while making a meaningful impact on clients' financial well-being.
• Professional growth: Benefit from a workplace that prioritizes your professional development.
• Inclusive environment: Thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone is given a chance to succeed.