Wealth Advisor - Hightower Signature Wealth

About the role

Hightower Signature Wealth is expanding its presence in the Philadelphia area and is seeking an experienced, client-centric Wealth Advisor to support and enhance client relationships introduced through our business development efforts. This role is designed for a seasoned financial professional who thrives in complex planning environments, understands tax-aware investment strategies, and takes full ownership of client relationships to ensure a positive client experience and retention.

What You'll Do

• Assume full relationship ownership for clients onboarded through our custodial referral programs
• Serve as the primary relationship lead for assigned client relationships
• Develop and implement customized financial plans incorporating tax planning, investment strategy, estate considerations, retirement planning, and risk management
• Partner with internal investment, planning, tax resources to provide coordinated solutions
• Lead regular in-person and virtual client reviews, with a focus on long-term planning outcomes rather than short-term performance
• Serve as a trusted partner to clients navigating complex financial decisions
• Collaborate with referral partners, including CPA's, estate attorneys, to support holistic planning outcomes
• Maintain high client retention by proactively managing expectations, delivering consistent follow-through, and managing client outcomes
• Uphold all regulatory, compliance, and fiduciary responsibilities

What You'll Bring

• A deep commitment to client service, relationship ownership, and long-term retention
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build immediate credibility and trust with high-net-worth clients
• High emotional intelligence and the ability to uncover client motivations, priorities, and concerns
• Intellectual curiosity and comfort navigating complex financial, tax, and planning scenarios
• A team-first mindset with a strong work ethic and willingness to step in wherever needed to support clients and colleagues

Required Experience

• 5 or more years of continued licensed experience as a financial services professional
• Active security licenses (Series 65 or 66 required)
• One or more of the following credentials required: CFP®, CPA, CFA, and Juris Doctor (JD)
• Bachelor's degree required, graduate-degree preferred
• Experience working with high-net-worth or ultra-high-net-worth clients strongly preferred

What We Offer

• Base salary range: $100,000 to $110,000 annually, based on experience, credentials, and demonstrated ability to manage complex client relationships
• Variable compensation: Performance-based incentive compensation with an expected range of $30,000 to $50,000+, tied primarily to client retention, relationship ownership, and overall contribution to the firm rather than asset gathering alone
• Coverage on the first day of employment for medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid parental leave (16 weeks for primary caregiver and 8 weeks for secondary caregiver)
• PTO plan
• 401k matching plan
• HSA employer contributions
• Student loan assistance
• Pet insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hightower is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer-related), gender identity or expression, genetic information including sickle cell or hemoglobin C trait, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local law. Hightower Advisors, LLC is an SEC registered investment adviser. Registration as an investment advisor does not imply a certain level of skill or training.