Wealth Advisor (Orange County)

Why Work at Mercer Advisors?For more than 40 years, Mercer Advisors has been helping families amplify and simplify their financial lives by integrating financial planning, investment management, business management, tax, estate, insurance, and more, all managed by a single team. We deliver the kind of comprehensive care once reserved for only the wealthiest households.Today, we serve over 42,800+ families across 110+ cities across the U.S. Ranked the #1 RIA Firm in the nation by Barron’s for two consecutive years, Mercer Advisors is an independent fiduciary legally bound to act in our clients’ best interests — always.*Mercer Advisors offers a workplace that stands apart in the financial industry. More than half of our employees and client-facing professionals are women, reflecting the clients we serve. With a flexible, national footprint, we build our teams around exceptional talent — wherever they are.Join us and help families amplify and simplify their financial lives with confidence.* Mercer Advisors was ranked #1 for RIA firms with up to $70 billion in assets. The Barron’s top RIA ranking is based on a combination of metrics – including size, growth, service quality, technology, succession planning and others. No fee was paid for participation in the ranking, however, Mercer Advisors has paid a fee to Barron’s to use the ranking in marketing. Please see important information about the ranking criteria methodology here.Job Summary:The Wealth Path Wealth Advisor works in a client-focused, team-centered environment under the direction of one of the firm’s Managing Directors and Wealth Path leadership to support the team’s region-wide business development and client service efforts. Essential Job Functions for the Wealth Advisor will include:Functioning as the primary trusted advisor to a book of 150-250 Wealth Path clientsEnsuring retention of the firm’s clients and bringing in additional assets from existing clients to move clients from Wealth Path into Custom WealthSuccessful onboarding or transitioning of 10-50 new clients a year to obtain a client book size of 250 clientsSupporting the team's Regional Vice Presidents and Managing Directors as a subject matter expert (SME) in the areas of investments, tax, pension, estate, insurance, and general financial planningAnalyzing, drafting, editing, delivering, and presenting financial planning modules to clientsManaging client communications and follow-up with clients’ other advisorsEnsuring adherence to company standards of client care, 1 annual meeting, referrals and retentionAttending company workshops or lectures and speak to groups of potential clients when called uponImplementing company policies and procedureOther duties as neededRequired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Education:Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (preferably Business, Economics, Accounting or Finance related); Master’s degree a plusExperience:Five to twenty-five years of job-related experienceCertifications:Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation; additional certifications Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Personal Financial Specialist (PFS), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or Chartered Investment Consultant (CIC) would be consideredSpecialized expertise preferred but not mandatory. Examples, include but not limited to CPA, PFS, JD, CFA, PhD, MS, MBA, MTx, CDFA, CRPC, MSFS, CIMA, AEF, ChFC, CLU, AIF or CPWA.Job Skills:Strong knowledge of and the ability to present investment, finance, insurance, and tax planning conceptsHas achieved core knowledge of job skills; may spend 50% or more time on Financial PlanningExcellent Client Focus and client-oriented position, but sales aptitude and experience is also highly desiredContinually seeks to enhance job knowledge, learn quickly and efficientlyMust be a humble, entrepreneurial, hardworking team player with a positive “can do” attitudeProficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; experience with Salesforce and financial planning software preferredTechnical and analytical training and experience in financial planningDemonstrated flexibility, versatility, and ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to tight deadlines in a team environmentAbility to work without close supervision managing and prioritizing deliverablesMust be highly flexible and confidential with all mattersAbility to travel up to 50% as required for local and national client meetings; plus, to national educational trainings and seminars as needed for roleCompetencies:Business & Technological KnowledgeIndustry ExperienceAdvanced knowledge of the industry, financial products, and financial planning conceptsEconomic LandscapeAdvanced knowledge of the economic landscape/general understanding of impact on the Firm and clientsBusiness Ops - CSUStrong working/core understanding of CSU OperationsSO's - FWSCan generate and review performance reports and present recommendations to client relationship managerSO’s - FPAdvanced knowledge of financial planning concepts and Firm's services/offerings; Financial Planning software and comparison tools; provides project management of client assignments; can analyze, draft, edit, deliver, and present financial planning modules to clientsWealth ManagementStrong core understanding of our investments and ISG; perform asset allocation and analysis for portfolio reviews/investment research; Can prepare reports to illustrate trends and possible risks of various investment opportunitiesCore Tech/PlatformsExpert use of all Core Technology (Microsoft Office, Box, Custodian Sites, Task Mgmt tools, Salesforce, Docusign)ComplianceComprehensive understanding of compliance requirementsINTERPERSONAL EFFECTIVENESSTeamwork & CollaborationRole model for cross-Firm teamwork and collaborationWork EnvironmentRole model for contributing to a positive work environmentBalancing PrioritiesBalances competing priorities and manages time pressures with composureTrustworthinessInstills trust across the Firm as someone who can be counted on for honesty, integrity, and reliabilityProfessional PresenceIf needed, can facilitate aspects of client, team meetings and internal trainings; participates appropriately in business/social functionsCommunicationsPresents oral and written communications in a concise and well-organized formCLIENT FOCUS & ACCOUNTABILITYClient ServiceAssists in the development of materials for client meetings and follow-ups. Proactively seeks opportunities to provide support to Wealth AdvisorsResource CoordinationBegins to establish internal resource channels needed to deliver high quality work on a timely basisGrowth MindsetCan play a supporting role in business development activity/activities; beginning to build a network of business contacts in the marketQualityTakes responsibility for ensuring work qualityLEADERSHIPGuiding PrinciplesConsistently demonstrates full commitment to Firm vision and valuesTalent Development & Team LeadershipFormally involved in training, coaching, and mentoring more junior employees; leads planners in the production of client deliverables; ensures that planners are developing. Seeks new leadership opportunities.Innovation & Change ManagementIdentifies opportunities for improvement and proposes solutionsFirm-buildingRepresents the Firm in a professional mannerDriving ResultsPartners with others to support achievement of KPI goalsWork Schedule: Business hours Monday through Friday.Working Conditions: Professional office environment. Working inside. Standing and sitting. Will be assigned to a work station. Travel assumed at up to 50% of the time for client needs and/or required internal or external trainings.#LI-HybridThe annualized compensation range for this role is based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skillset, and geographic location where work is performed. The cash compensation range includes both base salary and an annual bonus. The total compensation package may include additional cash bonus amounts and other incentive compensation.Total expected cash compensation range$85,000—$150,000 USDBenefits:Mercer Advisors offers a competitive and robust benefit package to our employees. Our benefit programs are focused on meeting all of our employees and their eligible dependents health and welfare needs. We offer the following:Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D InsuranceCompany Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability InsuranceSupplemental Life & AD&D; Short-Term Disability; Accident; Critical Illness; and Hospital Indemnity InsuranceThree Cigna medical plans offerings including two High Deductible Health Plans and a Traditional Co-Pay medical plan.Kaiser Medical plans available in CaliforniaHealth Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions if enrolled in either HDHP medical plan.Two comprehensive Dental PlansVision Insurance PlanDependent Care Savings Account for child and dependent care.14 Company Paid Holidays including a full week off at Thanksgiving.Generous paid time off program for vacation and sick daysEmployee Assistance PlanFamily Medical LeavePaid Parental Leave (8 weeks)Maternity benefits utilizing company paid STD, any supplemental STD, plus Parental Leave (8 weeks) to provide time for recovery, baby bonding, and enjoying your family time.Adoption Assistance Reimbursement ProgramCompany Paid Concierge Services for you and your loved ones for the spectrum of caring needs for your aging parents, young children, life’s challenges and more.401(k) Retirement Plan with both Traditional and Roth plans with per pay period match as well as an after-tax optionPet InsurancePersonalized financial planning and guidance from Mercer Advisors professionals, offered at preferred employee pricingWe are not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting.Mercer Advisors is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 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