Associate Financial Advisor

Associate Financial Advisor

Location:Lacey, WA

Compensation: $90,000 - $100,000 base salary

Status: Full time - 8:00 AM- 4:00 PM, In-office (Hybrid after 1 year)

We are a holistic financial planning firm built on three guiding principles: Integrity, Relationships, and Community. Our mission is to empower our clients to achieve financial security and fulfill their dreams for themselves, their families, and their communities. Specializing in serving those nearing retirement, we invest with an emphasis on sustainability and socially responsible investing to ensure that our clients meet their financial goals without compromising on their own core values. Our strategies encompass investment management, retirement planning, benefits optimization, tax and estate planning, and more.

As an Associate Financial Advisor on our team, you will develop relationships and create tailored financial plans for clients preparing for, transitioning into, or already navigating retirement. You'll be part of a close-knit, upbeat, and flexible team, working closely with our lead Financial Planner. If you are passionate about helping people achieve financial health and have a strong desire to make a positive impact, this role may be perfect for you.

The attributes we are looking for in a teammate include:

• A friendly, detail-oriented mindset with excellent communication, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Proficiency with technology, thinks critically, solves problems efficiently, and enjoys helping others.
• A genuine interest in continuous professional and personal development and a desire to be a lifelong learner.
• A sincere commitment to others and eagerness to contribute to a firm that shares these values.
• An entrepreneurial spirit with a long view of the company

As an Associate Financial Advisor, your responsibilities include:

• Maintaining and strengthening client/advisor relationships
• Gathering data, including client goals and vision
• Developing, presenting, and implementing financial plans
• Providing ongoing advice and support to clients, ensuring they remain on track with their financial goals
• Annually reviewing and updating clients' financial situations
• Develop recommendations to achieve clients' goals, considering estate, tax, retirement, and business planning objectives
• Conducting thorough financial assessments and prepare detailed reports
• Adhering to all FINRA/SEC/Commonwealth compliance regulations and meeting continuing education requirements
• Addressing client questions and concerns promptly
• Staying current on industry developments, service and product enhancements, regulatory issues, and client needs
• Participating in community outreach programs to enhance the firm’s visibility and reputation

Qualifications for this role include:

• Bachelor's degree required
• CFP® certification required or willingness to obtain
• Series 65 (or Series 7/66 Equivalent)
• Strong understanding of financial planning concepts and terminology
• Comfortable discussing estate and tax planning issues
• Experience with financial planning software such as Right Capital, Morningstar® Advisor Workstation, Holistiplan, and Income Lab preferred
• 2-5 years of experience working in a fiduciary capacity as a Financial Planner

We welcome a diverse pool of applicants from various backgrounds and urge you to apply to learn more about what our firm offers and see if it might be an attractive fit. We look forward to meeting you!