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Financial Advisor (Foster City)

$115k - $150k

Summitry

Financial Advisor

Summitry is a Bay Area-based wealth management firm with over $4B in assets under management, 40+ employees, and more than 1,000 clients. We provide personalized financial planning and investment strategies rooted in deep local insight. As a flagship firm of Aspen Standard Wealth, Summitry is part of a broader mission to elevate independent advisory firms across the country. Join an innovative and collaborative team dedicated to becoming the most admirable advisory firm, helping families thrive amid the unique opportunities and challenges of life in the Bay Area.

Position Description

Reports to: Emily Hazelroth, Senior Advisor Manager & Advisor Manager

Benefits: Yes

Status: Full Time/Exempt

Date: Immediate

Work environment: Hybrid (50%/month)

Job Summary

The Financial Advisor (FA) serves as the primary relationship owner for high-net-worth clients, delivering comprehensive financial planning and investment guidance. FAs lead client meetings, develop planning strategies, and coordinate with portfolio management, tax professionals, and estate attorneys to deliver integrated advice.

Advisors maintain a focused client base (typically fewer than 100 households) and manage an established book of client relationships while contributing to organic growth through client referrals, COI relationships, and partnership with the firm's Business Development team.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary advisor and trusted partner to high-net-worth client families (typically $1-5M+ in AUM)
  • Deliver comprehensive financial planning across investments, tax, equity compensation, estate planning, and retirement strategies
  • Lead client meetings and oversee preparation and follow-through with support from Associate Financial Advisors
  • Collaborate with the Portfolio Management team to implement investment strategies aligned with client goals
  • Drive organic growth through client referrals, COI relationships, and partnership with the Business Development team
  • Mentor and develop Associate Financial Advisors to ensure high-quality client service

Client Profile

Typical Summitry clients include:

  • Technology professionals and executives
  • Founders and entrepreneurs
  • Households with complex equity compensation
  • Clients navigating liquidity events, concentrated stock, and multi-generational planning

Qualifications

  • A minimum of 3 years within the financial services industry with relationship management and business development experience
  • CFP Certified (or 7 years of advisory services in a lead-advisor role, with comprehensive financial planning and business development experience; must pass the CFP within 2 years of hire)
  • Experience serving high-net-worth clients and delivering comprehensive financial planning
  • Strong relationship management and communication skills
  • Ability to develop new client relationships and partner with COIs
  • Experience with financial planning software and CRM

Compensation

  • Total compensation includes base, bonus, and incentive comp:
    • Base salary: $115-150K
    • Performance-based bonus (on-target at 20% of base, with additional upside for exceeding metrics, up to 30% of base salary)
    • Incentives tied to new assets, referrals, and business development participation (unlimited upside)

Health & Financial Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage (100% medical coverage for employees / 50% coverage for dependents)
  • Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account
  • 401(K) retirement plan and contributions
  • Comprehensive financial planning services for employees and their families
  • Fertility and family-building benefits

Professional Development

  • Firm sponsorship for certifications, designations, and continuing education (CFP, CFA, etc.)
  • Professional development and ongoing advisor training

Culture & Lifestyle Perks

  • Paid sabbatical program for long-tenured employees
  • Annual company retreat where employees are invited to bring their families
  • Firm-sponsored volunteer events, paid volunteer time, and charitable matching
  • Hybrid work environment (50% in-office per month)

Company Culture and Values

  • CARE we care for each other, our clients, and our community
  • GROW we have an intrinsic desire to grow ourselves and our firm
  • DRIVE we are fiercely driven to achieve our goals and those of our clients

Summitry welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and is an equal opportunity employer.

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