Advisor - Atlanta

Your Role Acts as the first point of contact on client communications; strategizes with Lead Advisor to ensure responses are timely and thorough Reviews current client portfolios and makes recommendations to clients in consultation with team; proactively considers both strategic and tactical opportunities around investments and other planning areas Prepares comprehensive client meeting deliverables including Cash Needs Analysis, Strategic Asset Allocation, and Vocational Freedom Analysis; analyzes all client data and evaluates potential planning strategies Provides spreadsheet analysis on an ad-hoc basis for more advanced financial topics such as tax loss harvesting, stock option and restricted stock wealth transfer strategies and risk transfer/management; maintains all record-keeping related to these activities, including cost basis and other position data via portfolio management software Responsible for reviewing, approving, and strategizing around trades and portfolio rebalances Attends and drives client meetings; owns the execution of post-meeting actions, in conjunction with Analysts Leverages internal and external resources to achieve client objectives in such areas as Investment Management, Estate Planning, Tax Planning, Risk Management and General Planning; Works with Tax, Investments and Estate Planning to determine additional levels of detail required for the client's situation Seeks out leadership roles in the team and firm projects/assignments Trains, guides, and mentors the team on more complex planning areas and strategic intricacies of service delivery and support Maintains all aspects of the Wealth Management Scorecard (WMS), including planning topic status, score, and last date reviewed; ensures content is accurate, timely, and reviewed periodically Crafts client meeting agenda and determines deliverables to be presented; analyzes client data and develops strategies; collaborates with Lead Advisor to define both the client strategy and the most effective form of presentation Prepares and finalizes all standard deliverables related to the delivery of wealth management advice based on inputs from team members; these include Cash Needs Analysis (CNA), Strategic Asset Allocation (SAA), and Vocational Freedom Analysis (VFA) Works with Tax, Investments and Estate Planning to determine additional levels of detail required for the client's situation Following client approval, works with team to ensure that all tactical parts of the client implementation are executed timely and accurately Presents ideas and concepts in an organized and effective manner; attends client meetings and is expected to effectively present specific planning topics; ensures all client related action items are communicated and memorialized in the CRM Partners with the Associate Advisor to achieve timely execution of intra-day requests with strict timeframes such as trades, wire requests, and journals; initiates these requests and is responsible for reviewing and approving them; ensures completion within specified time-frames. Your Experience 4+ years of experience in financial planning, wealth management or a related industry preferred Undergraduate degree required Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), or Juris Doctor (JD) required Baseline proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products (Word, Excel, Windows) required; expected to learn other position-related systems on the job Organized and able to handle multiple client relationships with contending priorities and coordinate team member resources most effectively This role is an in-office, full-time, and exempt position. We are a work from office culture with a lot of flexibility. Skills & Attributes Excellent work habits, strong organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks and manage workflows Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with clients and co-workers Exceptional interpersonal skills and demonstrated teamwork mentality Must be able to project a capable and trustworthy image Must be a self-starter and proactively manage workload, communications, and ownership of tasks Commitment to excellence and high standards Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm A high degree of personal integrity, maturity, and acute attention to detail Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Compensation, Benefits, and Perks Pay: $85,000 - $135,000 per year Variable Compensation: Eligible for discretionary year-end profit sharing, Restricted Equity Units granted at hire, and an expedited opportunity to convert to Partner status at vest Ownership & Financial Wellbeing Fully paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees 401(k) with 100% match up to 3% of annual compensation Equity ownership opportunities for every employee New Business Incentive Program Generous employee referral bonus Cell phone data reimbursement Financial planning services discount for employees and immediate family members Time & Flexibility Minimum 3 weeks PTO starting Day 1 Winter Break, Summer Friday flex-days, and 10 paid holidays Unlimited Volunteer Time Off plus company grant matching Heavily subsidized transit Growth & Development 100% reimbursement for required training, certifications, licensing, and dues Personal career development plans Richer Life Business Partner (coaching for all employees) Mindful Emotional & Social Intelligence training Annual professional & personal wellbeing stipend Connection & Community Quarterly team-building events Regular social events Employee-led book clubs, committees, and affinity groups Family & Milestones Paid Parental leave (13 weeks for birthing parent and 6 weeks for non-birthing parent) Adoption benefits Anniversary milestone celebrations, including a 3-month paid sabbatical at 10 years Brighton Jones provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or caste. In addition to federal law requirements, Brighton Jones complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has offices. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. #J-18808-Ljbffr Brighton Jones