Senior Financial Advisor (New York City Metropolitan Area)

Lead Advisor is a wealth management recruiting and consulting firm. This role is for one of our clients a fast growing RIA in New York City.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced wealth management professional to join our team as a Director. In this role, you will lead key client relationships, manage strategic aspects of our advisory practice, and serve as a bridge between clients and our investment and operations teams. This position is ideal for individuals with a proven track record of managing sophisticated client portfolios.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Manage and lead key client relationships by providing comprehensive investment guidance, portfolio analysis, trade execution, and account maintenance

• Conduct regular client meetings to provide comprehensive investment guidance, performance reviews, and strategic recommendations

• Develop and implement customized financial strategies and investment plans tailored to client objectives

• Identify client needs, anticipate market opportunities, and proactively communicate portfolio recommendations

• Participate in client meetings to provide investment guidance, occasionally meeting with clients independently

• Serve as a primary point of contact for client servicing needs

• Research and resolve client inquiries, manage followup communication, and conduct quarterly performance reviews

Qualifications

• 7 – 10+ years of wealth management or investment advisory experience

• Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

• Critical thinking skills with the ability to anticipate client needs

• Comprehensive knowledge of advisory operations (account management, custodial platforms, proposal generation)

• Proven relationship-building and interpersonal skills with clients, colleagues, and external partners

• Comfortable working in a fastpaced environment

• Experience with Wealthbox CRM is a plus

• Strong investment knowledge with exposure to alternative assets

• Experience with Fidelity Investments or Schwab Institutional custodial platform is a plus

• Experience with Addepar is a plus

• CFP, CAIA, CFA designation is a plus

• Series 65 or equivalent is required

• Bachelor’s degree required