Harrison Gray Search has partnered with one of the largest independent RIAs, which is wholly focused on going further for its clients. They are one firm with many solutions and provide a full spectrum of financial advisory services, but their true purpose is centered on building relationships and providing exceptional service to their clients around the globe.

Job Description

Join our client's dynamic team as a Financial Advisor and help clients navigate their financial journeys toward prosperity and security. As a trusted guide, you will provide personalized financial strategies, investment advice, and comprehensive planning, empowering individuals to achieve their financial goals. Leverage your expertise to build strong client relationships, analyze market trends, and deliver tailored solutions that drive financial success. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact in the world of finance, they invite you to be part of their dedicated team.

Responsibilities

• Conducting In-depth Financial Analysis: Perform thorough analyses of clients' financial situations, including tax implications, investment strategies, retirement planning, and estate planning.
• Specialized Investment Strategies: Work closely with the Investment Team to develop and recommend investment strategies that align with the client's specific needs, risk tolerance, and financial goals, taking into consideration their unique technical circumstances.
• Tax Planning and Optimization: Advise clients on tax-efficient strategies to minimize their tax liabilities, considering various tax codes and regulations that may apply to their specific situation.
• Retirement and Pension Planning: Assist clients in creating comprehensive retirement plans, including assessing various retirement vehicles, analyzing pension options, and projecting retirement income.
• Estate and Inheritance Planning: Work closely with the Estate Planning Team to provide guidance on estate planning, including the creation of wills, trusts, and other vehicles to protect and distribute assets according to the client's wishes.
• Risk Management and Insurance Recommendations: Evaluate clients' insurance needs, including life, disability, long-term care, and liability insurance, and make recommendations to mitigate risks.
• Business Succession Planning: Advise business owners on succession planning, helping them prepare for the transfer of their business interests to heirs or potential buyers.
• Customized Financial Reports and Presentations: Utilizing firm platforms including Orion and MoneyGuidePro, generate detailed reports and presentations tailored to each client's technical requirements, providing clear explanations of complex financial concepts.
• Compliance and Regulatory Adherence: Ensure that all recommendations and actions comply with industry regulations, legal requirements, and ethical standards.
• Collaboration with Legal and Tax Professionals: Work closely with attorneys, accountants, and other professionals to coordinate comprehensive financial strategies for clients.
• Continuous Learning and Professional Development: Stay updated with advancements in technical financial planning, attending seminars, workshops, and pursuing relevant certifications.
• Maintaining Client Relationships: Build and nurture long-term relationships with clients, demonstrating trustworthiness, integrity, and reliability in managing their complex financial affairs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• CFP, CFA, CPA/PFS with tax expertise or JD with estate planning experience is a plus
• A Series 65 or combination of Series 7 and Series 66 licensing is required within 60 days of hire if a CFP or CFA designation is not previously held
• CFP or CFA designation is required within 3 years of hire if not previously held
• Portable book of business

Additional Information

Our client is committed to providing the best possible care for their employees; part of this care includes offering comprehensive benefits that enhance the well-being of employees and their families:

• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Employer cost-shared medical and dental insurance
• Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, AD&D insurance, and basic life insurance
• 401k Match – 50% of employee contributions up to 6% of compensation
• Discretionary annual profit-sharing bonus
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development reimbursement
• Paid volunteer time off (VTO)
• Employee referral incentive bonus program
• Onsite wellness programs & rewards
• Employee engagement activities

Our client is a fiduciary fee-only Registered Investment Advisory firm and is unable to hold securities licenses with the exception of Series 65. They also do not allow outside business activities, insurance commissions, and/or trails.

Our client is open to candidates across the US but will prioritize candidates in the following markets: Austin, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Nashville, Minneapolis