Associate Advisor
Chapel Hill, NC
Full Time
Financial Services
Entry Level
Associate Advisor (AA)
The Associate Advisor is an integral role at Hilltop Wealth Advisors, providing technical financial planning and investment management work in collaboration with others. This great communicator, leader, and enthusiastic team member supports the vision, positive culture, and team spirit across our firm and clients.
As a member of our advisory team and under the supervision of a Lead Advisor and/or Senior Advisor, the AA provides meeting preparation, support in client meetings, and follow-up through the entire financial planning experience. The AA will aid in the coordination of the planning process and tasks needing completion for the client.
Most of the AA’s time is spent preparing for client meetings, in meetings with a Lead Advisor or Senior Advisor, and completing or delegating tasks to other members of the team. This can be an entry-level position for college graduates with a genuine interest in financial planning, or those who have passed a CFP® exam or are earning work experience to use the CFP® designation.
The AA can give advice to clients and is able to make recommendations (with the supervision of senior advisors) on client financial plans and investments. They have obtained (or will obtain) the proper licensing to work directly with clients and often attend client meetings with other professional advisors. The AA will also have opportunity to work with smaller client accounts independently. This position does not require marketing or sales abilities.
Typical skills and knowledge requirements:
We offer a competitive compensation package that includes:
Employer 401(k) Match
Employer Paid Health Insurance
4 Weeks Initial PTO
Hybrid Work Environment
Quarterly Firm Revenue Share Bonus
- MISSION
The Associate Advisor is an integral role at Hilltop Wealth Advisors, providing technical financial planning and investment management work in collaboration with others. This great communicator, leader, and enthusiastic team member supports the vision, positive culture, and team spirit across our firm and clients.
As a member of our advisory team and under the supervision of a Lead Advisor and/or Senior Advisor, the AA provides meeting preparation, support in client meetings, and follow-up through the entire financial planning experience. The AA will aid in the coordination of the planning process and tasks needing completion for the client.
Most of the AA’s time is spent preparing for client meetings, in meetings with a Lead Advisor or Senior Advisor, and completing or delegating tasks to other members of the team. This can be an entry-level position for college graduates with a genuine interest in financial planning, or those who have passed a CFP® exam or are earning work experience to use the CFP® designation.
The AA can give advice to clients and is able to make recommendations (with the supervision of senior advisors) on client financial plans and investments. They have obtained (or will obtain) the proper licensing to work directly with clients and often attend client meetings with other professional advisors. The AA will also have opportunity to work with smaller client accounts independently. This position does not require marketing or sales abilities.
- ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Focused support and second chair duties in client meetings with an ability to add value to the conversation while gathering data and action items for follow-up
- Coordinate with Senior and Lead Advisors in the development and preparation of clients’ financial plans, developing recommendations and solutions in the best interest of the client and ensuring those plans are executed
- Communicate with clients by understanding the needs, objectives, goals, and concerns, and translating those into an actionable and disciplined plan
- Coordinate with client’s other advisors (attorney, CPA, etc.) and other external sources to carry out the goals of client service
- Provide client follow-up and engagement with clients, pre- and post-meeting, as well as other needs and communications as they arise
- Prepare and communicate recommendations for client financial plans, including entering data and running reports using financial planning software
- Prepare and communicate recommendations on client investments, including the creation of investment policy statements and portfolio allocation reports
- Act as backup for Lead Advisors on advisory questions from clients
- Assist with client communications
- Delegate non-advisory follow-up work to client service team
- POSITION SPECIFICATIONS
- A bachelor’s degree, CFP® program graduate, or ability to sit/study for CFP® exam
- Desire to work directly with clients
- Ability to give and/or learn to give recommendations to clients
- Strong self-leadership skills (i.e. emotional and mental health)
- Strong technology capabilities (i.e. learn to use software easily)
- Experience working with various custodial platforms
Typical skills and knowledge requirements:
- Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, empathy, and listening)
- Demonstrates personal integrity and honesty, and can protect confidential information
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and anticipate potential problems
- Technical knowledge in financial planning and investment management
- Knowledge of investment advisory compliance and regulations
- Ability to deal with stress in an ever-changing investment market and financial transitions of clients
- Excellent time management and strong organizational skills
We offer a competitive compensation package that includes:
Employer 401(k) Match
Employer Paid Health Insurance
4 Weeks Initial PTO
Hybrid Work Environment
Quarterly Firm Revenue Share Bonus
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