Associate Wealth Advisor

NorthCoast Asset Management is a data-driven investment firm specializing in dynamic, risk-managed equity and income strategies for high-net-worth investors and financial advisors. With more than two decades of applied research and market experience, the firm combines macroeconomic analysis, quantitative modeling, and disciplined risk controls to actively navigate evolving market environments. The firm is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut and operates as a part of the Focus Financial network.

Position Summary

Focus Partners Wealth is seeking an Associate Wealth Advisor to join our team! The Associate Wealth Advisor role is an exciting opportunity to work with a planning centric team dedicated to creating personalized wealth advice based on each of our unique clients goals and aspirations. The position involves partnering closely with Wealth Advisors to maintain and enhance client relationships through active participation in the financial planning process. Responsibilities include creating and implementing strategies in retirement, risk management, tax, estate, and investment planning.

This role can work remote but does require travel throughout the Pacific Northwest

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop, revise, and present financial plans through planning software
• Knowledge of tax, estate, and insurance planning
• Develops a mastery of Focus Partners Wealth’s (FPW) investment philosophy
• Create 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.
• Mastery of technology stack offered, including CRM system and custodian websites
• Resource and collaboration with other Associate Wealth Advisors (AWAs)
• Ability to independently lead client communications and interactions
• Diligent recording of client communication and information within client relationship management platform
• Service as the day-to-day contact for client needs and collaborate 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
• The ability to meet with clients in person. Some travel may be required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Series 65 or equivalent within 120 days of employment
• 2+ years of financial service experience
• Strong interpersonal skills; team-orientated approach
• Knowledge of financial industry, financial products, and financial planning concepts
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Clean U4

The Associate Wealth Advisor is an exempt position. The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $110,000 - $120,000/year.  Actual base pay could vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, subject matter expertise, geographic location where work will be performed, and the applicants skill set.  The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package for employees.  Other rewards may include an annual cash bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. 

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Focus is a leading partnership of fiduciary wealth management and related financial services firms. Focus provides access to best practices, greater resources, and continuity planning for its affiliated advisory firms, which serve individuals, families, employers, and institutions with comprehensive financial services. Focus firms and their clients benefit from the solutions, synergies, scale, economics, and best practices offered by Focus to achieve their business objectives.