Associate Wealth Advisor

Cadence Bank
United States, Texas, Houston
Nov 16, 2024
Description Position Title: Associate Wealth Advisor Reports To: Wealth Advisor - Team Lead FLSA Status: Exempt Summary Associate Wealth Advisors are advancing in the Wealth Advisor career path. They are active members of the Wealth Advisory team, further developing their expertise and skills necessary to begin building their book. Role responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Client Responsibilities Draft, deliver financial plans, answer questions, follow-up, and ensure action items are completed accurately and promptly Implement financial plans and recommendations working within the Wealth Advisory team Ensure timely client communications Develop client relationships and begin to build book of business Team Responsibilities Support Wealth Advisors and team as necessary Guide quality and timeliness of other Wealth Associates Lead various projects for Wealth Advisory team Support succession goals of Wealth Advisory team Assist with research and creation of educational and training materials Assist Wealth Advisory team with client onboarding and servicing Firm Responsibilities Understand and support the firm's vision, mission, and strategy Participate in various strategic firm projects and initiatives Participate in the Wealth Advisor Residency Program Participate in committee and/or working group Degrees and Designations Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) from a four-year college or university, with a degree in Financial Planning, Finance, Accounting, or other business-related degree CFP certification Additional certifications and/or educational opportunities encouraged Experience Requirement Professional work experience required (4-7 years) Completion of the CFP designation, including work experience Satisfy all responsibilities and requirements of Senior Wealth Associate role Performance Measures Mastery of technical, communication, and presentation skills Expertise in wealth planning, technology, software, etc. Years of experience and number of clients serviced Typical time in this position is 2-4 years Skills Required Professional appearance and demeanor Proactive and strong work ethic Teamwork, time management, and attention to detail Strong writing and communication skills with clients and team members Mastery of firm's procedures and processes Knowledge in general wealth planning and basic financial analysis Technical knowledge in financial planning software and other tools Skills Being Developed Maintaining relationships and communicating with clients effectively Further building knowledge base within wealth planning/advisory and niche areas Building business development and relationship management skill set Pursuit of additional designations encouraged Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilities Qualifications Education Bachelors (required) Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)