Associate Advisor, Wealth & Retirement Services

Status: Full-Time 

Location:  Schaumburg, IL; hybrid as applicable 

Position Summary  

Finspire is seeking an Associate Advisor, Wealth & Retirement Services , to support and strengthen the firm’s wealth management and retirement plan advisory practices. This position is intended for an experienced financial services professional with five or more years of industry experience who is ready to take on meaningful client-facing responsibilities, contribute to advisory strategy, and continue developing toward a more advanced advisor role.  

The Associate Advisor will work closely with senior advisors, relationship managers, operations team members, custodians, recordkeepers, TPAs, and other service providers to deliver a high-quality client experience. This role requires a strong understanding of financial planning, investment advisory support, retirement plan services, client service coordination, and follow-through on client and plan sponsor priorities.  

The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in wealth management, retirement plan services, investment advisory support, or client relationship management. This person should be confident working with clients, advisors, custodians, recordkeepers, TPAs, and other service providers, and should bring the judgment, professionalism, and follow-through that come from several years of hands-on industry experience. A successful candidate will be organized, responsive, technically knowledgeable, and eager to continue growing into a more advanced advisor role.  

Primary Responsibilities  

Advisor and Client Support  

• Partner with Senior Advisors and Relationship Managers to prepare for client meetings, plan reviews, prospect conversations, and strategic service discussions.  
• Prepare client reports, financial planning summaries, investment review packages, retirement plan review materials, and follow-up documentation.  
• Participate in client and plan sponsor meetings as appropriate, with the ability to explain planning, investment, and service concepts in a clear and professional manner.  
• Track, manage, and complete client action items after meetings, ensuring timely communication, accurate documentation, and consistent follow-through.  
• Respond to client requests and inquiries.  
• Help identify opportunities to improve client experience through proactive communication, process improvement, and stronger service coordination.  

Wealth Management Support  

• Onboarding new wealth management clients, including account openings, transfers, rollovers, beneficiary updates, account maintenance, and coordination with custodians.  
• Gather and organize client financial data to support the development, implementation, and monitoring of financial plans and investment recommendations.  
• Prepare portfolio review materials, planning updates, and client meeting summaries.  
• Assist with implementation of advisor recommendations, including coordination with custodians, internal operations, and client service team members.  
• Maintain accurate and timely client records in CRM, financial planning, and portfolio reporting systems.  
• Support the ongoing monitoring of client needs, life events, account changes, and service opportunities.  

Retirement Plan Advisory Support  

• Assist with retirement plan review preparation, investment monitoring materials, participant education coordination, service provider follow-up, and plan sponsor communication.  
• Work with recordkeepers, TPAs, custodians, and other plan service providers to gather information, resolve service items, and support timely execution of plan sponsor priorities.  
• Support documentation of plan sponsor meetings, fiduciary review discussions, action items, and follow-up responsibilities.  
• Apply working knowledge of retirement plan service models, fiduciary governance, plan design considerations, participant education, and 3(21)/3(38) advisory relationships.  
• Help coordinate retirement plan projects such as plan reviews, investment changes, provider service reviews, participant education initiatives, and implementation follow-up.  
• Contribute to a disciplined client service process that balances strategic advisory support with day-to-day execution.  

Qualifications  

Education  

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Financial Planning, or a related field preferred.  

Experience  

• Five or more years of experience in financial services, wealth management, retirement plan consulting, investment advisory support, client relationship management, or a related professional environment preferred.  
• Demonstrated experience supporting advisors, preparing client materials, coordinating service requests, and working directly with clients or plan sponsors.  
• Experience with wealth management accounts, retirement plans, financial planning workflows, investment reporting, CRM systems, and custodial or recordkeeper platforms preferred.  
• Prior experience participating in client meetings, managing follow-up items, and communicating with external service providers is strongly preferred.  

Preferred Licensing & Credentials  

Licensing and professional credentials are preferred but not required. Preferred candidates may possess, or be actively working toward, Series 65, Series 7 and 66, and Life and Health Insurance licensing. Additional designations such as CFP®, CRPS®, AIF®, CPFA®, or progress toward professional certification are also preferred.  

Skills & Competencies  

• Strong financial services knowledge with the ability to apply technical concepts in a practical, client-focused manner.  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain financial, investment, and retirement plan concepts clearly.  
• Professional client-service mindset with strong judgment, responsiveness, and follow-through.  
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.  
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, client requests, and internal follow-up items in a fast-paced environment.  
• Confidence working with advisors, clients, plan sponsors, custodians, recordkeepers, TPAs, and internal operations team members.  
• Working knowledge of wealth management, financial planning, investments, fiduciary processes, and retirement plan consulting.  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, CRM systems, financial planning tools, portfolio reporting systems, and financial services technology.  
• Team-oriented, proactive, and committed to ongoing professional development and continuous improvement.  

Compensation  

Target Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000, commensurate with experience  

Additional compensation may include annual incentive bonus eligibility.  

Finspire believes in a business culture that supports a healthy, safe work environment by offering the right benefits, programs, policies, and opportunities to keep colleagues engaged and productive including:  

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance  
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance  
• 401(k) with company match  
• Paid time off and company holidays  
• Professional development and continuing education support  
• Career path towards Senior Advisor, and leadership positions  

Finspire is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law.  

For more information about Finspire, please visit us at  

Note to Applicants: Thank you for your interest in Finspire. We appreciate the time and effort you have taken to apply. All applications will be reviewed carefully, and candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be notified regarding the next steps.