Financial Advisor – Specialist

Vanguard

Financial Advisor providing personalized investment planning and portfolio guidance to Vanguard participants. Building concierge relationships and shaping advice delivery for a strategic enterprise client.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeMalvern • Arizona, North Carolina, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial planning, investment strategies, and client relationship management, with a strong focus on delivering personalized financial advice and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. Proven ability to adapt to evolving environments and identify process improvements to enhance client experiences.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Certified Financial Planner (CFP®)FINRA Series 7 LicenseFINRA Series 63 LicenseFINRA Series 65/66 LicenseFinancial Planning and Client Relationship Management Experience

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Hard Skills

Financial PlanningPortfolio ManagementInvestment StrategiesNeeds DiscoverySituational AdviceVerbal and Written Financial PlansClient Relationship ManagementProcess ImprovementConsultative SalesWealth Management

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCuriosityAdaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Financial Planner (CFP®)FINRA Series 7 LicenseFINRA Series 63 LicenseFINRA Series 65/66 License

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesInvestment AcumenClient ExperienceRegulationsInsider Trading Restrictions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain participant relationships through personalized financial advice, portfolio management guidance, and exceptional client experiences
Conduct virtual one-on-one sessions by phone and video to provide timely financial advice
Understand participants’ financial situations, goals, risk tolerance, and savings or spending needs
Create and deliver suitable investment and financial planning strategies
Provide situational advice and verbal or written financial plans
Conduct needs discovery and identify opportunities for Vanguard products and services
Support outreach during key participant moments
Serve as a subject matter expert on financial planning, investments, products, services, regulations, exclusive offerings, and insider trading restrictions
Collaborate with Workplace Solutions and Personal Wealth business partners to create seamless participant transitions
Maintain expertise in financial planning, wealth management, and financial services developments
Identify process improvements and business solutions for emerging executives
Participate in special projects and perform other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) designation required
FINRA Series 7, 63, and 65/66 licenses required
Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
Minimum of three years of financial planning and client relationship management experience
Exceptional investment acumen and communication skills
Ability to operate effectively in an evolving environment and help shape new ways of working
Demonstrated curiosity, adaptability, and continuous improvement mindset
Strong organizational and time management skills
Experience supporting complex client relationships preferred
Consultative sales experience preferred
Must maintain all required licenses and designations
Must not require visa sponsorship; Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid working model
In-person learning, collaboration, and connection
Professional development opportunities
Opportunity to shape an evolving service model and influence advice delivery
Work with a mission-driven, highly collaborative culture