Root Financial

Financial Services

AssociateAdvisor

$80–100k United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Associate Advisor at Root Financial. Skills: Financial planning. Prepare for client meetings. Determine which types of accounts to open”

What You'll Achieve.

Create positive financial outcomes for clients

Industry & Context.

Financial Services
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving; Analytical skills

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

2-5 years financial planning industry experience

Nice to Have

Experience with Dimensional Funds, Experience with Right Capital, Experience with Holistiplan, CFP exam passed

What You'll Do.

Prepare for client meetings

Determine which types of accounts to open

Communicate with clients to request documentation

Answer client questions

Follow up after client meetings

Provide 401k recommendations

Become an expert in Right Capital

Become an expert in Holistiplan

Become an expert in CRM

Become an expert in other softwares

Provide unparalleled service to clients

Provide unparalleled service to Root team members

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with Lead Advisor

Communication Scope

Client meetings

Full Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE: Join our dynamic team as a full-time Associate Financial Advisor in a remote capacity. After completing a dedicated Onboarding and Training program to get you up to speed, you will collaborate directly with a Lead Advisor at Root to learn our robust planning processes and begin sitting in on client meetings. The purpose of this role is to prepare you to become a Lead Advisor at Root where you will benefit from our thriving digital marketing funnel. As an Associate advisor at Root, you'll play a pivotal role in creating positive financial outcomes for clients while focusing on Root's overarching value of service. WHAT YOU'LL DO: - Prepare for client meetings alongside your Lead Advisor - Determine which types of accounts to open for clients - Actively communicate with clients to request documentation, answer questions, follow up after meetings, etc - Provide 401k recommendations for clients - Become an expert in Right Capital, Holistiplan, our CRM and other softwares - Provide unparalleled service to clients and Root team members WHAT YOU HAVE: - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Strong problem-solving and analytical skills - The ability to work autonomously and also as part of a team - A positive and enthusiastic attitude - 2-5 prior years of experience in the financial planning industry - Experience with Dimensional Funds is a plus - Experience with Right Capital and Holistiplan is a plus - CFP exam passed preferred WHAT YOU GET: There's nothing more important to our success than a healthy and thriving team. Here's how we take care of you: - Competitive pay. Base starts between $80k-$100k with 15% Bonus Eligibility - 5% 401(k) match - Health insurance - Vision, dental, long-term disability, life insurance - Completely remote work and flexible schedules - Unlimited PTO Policy - Parental Leave - Root Reset Days: Take the last Friday of every month off - Lifestyle Spending Account for Wellness - Dedicated Onboarding and Training Progra

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