Wealth Advisor

About the role

Waverly Advisors’ primary goal is to serve our clients, one another, and our communities. We aren’t your typical wealth management firm. Our intense client focus is at the center of everything we do. We go far beyond just managing our clients’ investments, offering truly in-depth financial planning. We set ourselves apart by actually living and acting on our guiding principle, ‘Serve.’ It is the reason we go to work every day.

In this role, you’ll be challenged to take on work that upholds our guiding principle and drives Waverly Advisors forward. We hope you’ll grow as a person and leader in your field and transform those around you as well. The Wealth Advisor is an essential part of the Waverly Advisors team, providing comprehensive support to our high-net-worth clients. The Wealth Advisor serves as the firm’s primary point of contact for a select group of clients and is instrumental in introducing new business development opportunities to the firm.

In this critically important role, you will manage client relationships, provide sound financial planning advice and counsel, and work closely with all members of the Waverly team to exceed client expectations. You will be expected to help grow Waverly’s business through the efficient use of your time with clients, prospective clients, centers of influence, and community involvement, making an invaluable contribution to our firm.

Responsibilities

• Builds a strong understanding of Waverly’s investment philosophy and ongoing general market outlook, portfolio construction and management, goals-based financial planning, alongside estate, tax, and philanthropic planning considerations.
• Develop and manage existing client relationships, including ongoing client contact and communications.
• Actively participate in the development of new business and networking opportunities.
• Implement financial plans for clients including coordination of estate, insurance, and tax strategies.
• Work with the firm’s investment team to incorporate clients’ investment strategies with their planning objectives.
• Demonstrate a commitment to extraordinary client service through professional excellence, the highest ethical standards, and the effective use of available resources.
• Communicate to Waverly Client Service Associates and Investment Analysts to perform actions related to client accounts, money movements, and trading, including utilization of Waverly’s CRM to input related tasks.
• Monitor clients’ asset allocations, rebalancing of portfolios, and trade recommendations by working with our internal trading team.
• Adhere to Waverly policies to maintain compliance with SEC regulations.
• Occasional travel to client meetings or events.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• 7-10 years’ experience in financial advisory services with demonstrated ability to develop and manage existing client relationships and develop new business opportunities.
• CFP or CFA required.
• A self-motivated, highly driven, and entrepreneurial personality.
• Proven ability to network with prospective clients and centers of influence.
• Possess active listening and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrate a client-first attitude.
• Act as a team player, with strong coaching and leadership skills.
• Desire to work successfully in an intimate, fast-growing, entrepreneurial organization.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision coverage to support your overall well-being.
• 401(k) retirement plan with match and profit sharing to help you invest in your future.
• Twelve paid holidays each year.
• An extra vacation day during your birthday week—so you can celebrate you!
• Responsible Time Off Policy giving flexibility without annual PTO limits, while balancing team responsibilities and business needs.
• Paid sabbatical program: Enjoy four consecutive weeks of paid time off after seven years of service.