Associate Wealth Advisor

Focus Financial Partners

Associate Wealth Advisor developing personalized wealth advice based on client goals. Collaborating with Wealth Advisors on financial planning strategies and client relationship management.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $75,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, revise, and present financial plans through planning software
Ability to create and deliver tax, estate, and insurance planning
Identify advanced planning opportunities and develop internal best practices
Develop a mastery of Focus Partners Wealth’s (FPW) investment philosophy
Create a holistic investment strategy for each client, monitor risk tolerance over time as needed
Develop an understanding of the fundamentals of trading. Partner with the Portfolio Management team to approve and execute portfolios, trade recommendations, tax loss harvesting, etc.
Resource and collaborate with other Associate Wealth Advisors (AWAs)
Mastery of technology stack offered, including CRM system and custodian websites
Ability to independently lead client communications and interactions
Diligent recording of client communication and information within client relationship management platform
Independently interact and communicate with clients through emails, calls, and client presentations
Serve as the day-to-day contact for client needs and collaborates with team members to ensure the highest level of client service
Complete client billing reviews and ensure compliance for the advisory team
Engage in advisory team business planning efforts and actively support the firm’s strategic priorities.
Ability to business develop in a team environment.
Lead a select number of client relationships
Lead the development of financial planning recommendations to clients

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree
Series 65 or equivalent
4+ years of financial service experience
CFP® or equivalent (ChFC or CPA + PFS) preferred
Proven experience in financial analysis, modeling, and strategic planning
Strong understanding of investment strategies, risk management, tax planning, and estate planning
Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
Strong interpersonal communication skills: with the ability to explain complex financial concepts to clients
Team-orientated approach
Knowledge of financial industry, financial products, and financial planning concepts
Proficiency in financial software and tools for modeling and analysis, as well as CRM tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
life insurance
401(k)

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial planningfinancial analysisfinancial modelingstrategic planninginvestment strategiesrisk managementtax planningestate planningclient billing reviewstax loss harvesting

Soft Skills

analytical skillsattention to detailinterpersonal communicationteam-orientedclient communicationleadershipcollaborationbusiness developmentpresentation skillsproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor's DegreeSeries 65CFPChFCCPAPFS