Wealth Management Advisor (Rochester)

Wealth Advisor

Rochester, NY

JK Executive Strategies is partnering with a respected independent wealth management firm affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services to recruit a Wealth Advisor. The firm combines the personalized service and entrepreneurial culture of an independent practice with the resources, technology, and investment platform of one of the industry's leading financial services organizations.

The Wealth Advisor helps clients make informed financial decisions through comprehensive wealth management and personalized financial planning. Working alongside experienced advisors, this individual will begin with an established client base, have opportunities to take on additional client relationships, and continue building their practice through client referrals, professional centers of influence, and community involvement.

This is an excellent opportunity for an advisor who enjoys building lasting client relationships, values collaboration, and wants to grow within an established, planning-focused practice.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and maintain the appropriate securities licenses required for assigned responsibilities, and monitor licensing and registration requirements for all advisors.
• Develop proficiency in the firm’s investment research and trading platforms, and trade and rebalance client portfolios in accordance with approved investment strategies.
• Communicate with clients regarding investment and allocation changes, provide relevant updates, and respond to investment-related questions as appropriate.
• Facilitate money movement requests, including deposits and withdrawals, raising cash, transferring funds between accounts, and journaling assets, while following firm procedures and authorization requirements.
• Serve as the primary advisor for an established client base while taking on additional client relationships and growing your practice through client referrals, professional centers of influence, and community involvement.
• Build trusted, long-term client relationships through proactive communication and exceptional service.
• Develop integrated financial strategies that address investment management, retirement planning, tax planning, estate planning, insurance, and legacy planning.
• Conduct annual and ongoing client reviews to ensure recommendations remain aligned with clients' goals and changing circumstances.
• Coordinate planning recommendations with CPAs, attorneys, and other trusted professionals when appropriate.
• Collaborate with fellow advisors, financial planners, and the Client Service Team to deliver a seamless client experience.
• Participate in the firm's Investment Committee and contribute to investment strategy and planning discussions.
• Maintain all required licenses and registrations while ensuring compliance with FINRA, SEC, Raymond James, and firm policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 (or equivalent) licenses required.
• Three or more years of experience in wealth management, financial planning, or advising client relationships.
• CFP® designation preferred or active pursuit of CFP® certification.
• Strong knowledge of comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and retirement planning.
• Experience with financial planning software, CRM systems, and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication, relationship management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Salary Range

• $70-$100k

JK Executive Strategies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of JK Executive Strategies to provide equal opportunity in employment and conditions of employment to all individuals regardless of age, race, color, religious beliefs, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, veteran or military status, disability, pregnancy-related condition, predisposing genetic characteristics, genetic information, marital status, familial status, prior arrest, domestic violence victim status, non-job related convictions, participation in lawful activities outside of our workplace, or any other status protected by law.