Associate Fianncial Advisor

Associate Financial Advisor | Alexandria, VA

The Alexandria branch of a growing wealth management firm is seeking a motivated and driven Associate Financial Advisor to join their team. The Lead Advisor has tripled assets under management over the past three years and currently generates over $1.5M in annual revenue. As part of this role, the Associate Advisor will be given $25M+ of assets from the Lead Advisor's existing book, with production on that portion split evenly between both advisors.

This position offers a unique opportunity to learn directly from a high-performing Lead Advisor while becoming a key contributor in the construction and management of client portfolios and financial plans. The role emphasizes security analysis, trading, client communication, and relationship management. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in delivering exceptional service and supporting clients in reaching their financial goals.

Responsibilities:

Monitor clients' financial situations, oversee portfolio transactions and address client inquiries

Develop and implement tailored solutions through in-depth research and complex financial analysis

Support and enhance existing client relationships through strategic portfolio management and personalized service


Maintain and update client databases, financial plans, and key client information

Conduct research and analysis on client portfolios using industry tools and financial software

Prepare detailed portfolio reviews, security analysis, and create polished presentations for meetings

Stay current on tax regulations, market conditions, and industry best practices to deliver informed advice

Assess clients' risk tolerance and design strategies to effectively manage and minimize financial risk

Execute and document financial transactions, including trades, deposits, ACH transfers, wires, withdrawals, and rollovers

Work with cross-functional teams-Compliance, Operations, IT, Strategic Initiatives, and Training-to ensure seamless workflows and proactively resolve issues

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or related field

5+ years of relevant experience within Financial Services

Portable assets of $10-20M+ preferred, but not required

FINRA SIE, Series 7 and 66 (63/65) licensed

A passion for financial markets

Strong understanding of financial planning, portfolio management, and fiduciary investing concepts

Comfortable taking initiative and being part of a team environment

Prior experience with Financial Planning software

Confident in using Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite

This role offers a base salary of approximately $50,000 annually, in addition to a competitive commission structure. For any portable assets the Associate Advisor brings to the firm, commissions will be paid on a tiered basis at 80%, 70%, and 60%. Additionally, there will be a 50/50 revenue split on the assets transitioned from the Lead Advisor's existing book. The Lead Advisor operates on a grid of approximately 50%.