Cerity Partners

Financial Services

PrincipalWealthAdvisor

$165–175k Los Altos, California, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Principal Wealth Advisor at Cerity Partners. Skills: Financial planning, Investment management, Client advisory. Develop comprehensive financial plans. Manage client investment portfolios”

What You'll Achieve.

Grow client assets; Enhance client satisfaction; Achieve revenue targets

Industry & Context.

Financial Services
Problems you'll solve

Financial analysis; Problem resolution

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

7+ years experience, Bachelor's degree

Nice to Have

Master's degree preferred, CFA charterholder preferred, CFP designation preferred

What You'll Do.

Develop comprehensive financial plans

Manage client investment portfolios

Provide ongoing financial advice

Build and maintain client relationships

Collaborate with internal teams

Stay updated on market trends

Ensure compliance with regulations

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Client service teams

Communication Scope

Client presentations; Interpersonal communication

Full Job Description

**Position Summary:** The Principal Wealth Advisor serves as a key relationship manager, ensuring high client retention by meeting all service needs and developing personalized wealth planning strategies. This role involves onboarding new clients through various programs and serving as a secondary advisor when needed. The Principal Wealth Advisor leads client meetings, collaborates across departments to meet client needs, mentors colleagues, and ensures a superior client experience. Your focus will be on growing assets under management while ensuring exceptional client outcomes and satisfaction. **Primary Responsibilities** * Serve as a key relationship manager for clients, meeting all service needs and achieving high levels of retention. * Develop and communicate customized wealth planning strategies based on clients’ financial goals, risk tolerance, and investment preferences. * Serve as a secondary advisor for selected clients as needed. * Onboard new client relationships through organic pipelines, Custodian Referral Programs, and Workplace Solution Programs. * Lead and/or actively participate in prospect presentations and guide new clients through the onboarding process. * Lead client meetings through all phases of our wealth planning process. * Coordinate with internal departments (tax, legal, investment teams etc.) to ensure a holistic approach to each client’s financial plan. * Identify cross-department solutions for client needs and able to speak generally of other service offerings. * Mentor and train colleagues on best practices in wealth planning, client management, and business development. * Proactively interact with clients and lead team to create a spectacular client experience. * Assist with the timely completion and submission of all client related transaction requests. * Involvement in company committees and/or firm-wide initiatives. * Perform other duties as deemed necessary or as directed. **Required Qualifications:** * Bachelor’s degree * Series

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