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First Foundation Inc. · 2 days ago

Wealth Advisor I

Irvine, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$85K/yr - $105K/yr

3+ years exp

First Foundation Inc. is seeking a Wealth Advisor I to support business development initiatives and manage client portfolios. The role involves maintaining client relationships, providing financial planning solutions, and ensuring compliance with established training and processes.

BankingFinancial ServicesWealth Management

No H1B

Responsibilities

Employee is responsible for adherence to all compliance programs and the completion of all required and assigned training by established due dates

Support Managing Directors in business development activities and in determining client wealth management needs

Work with the Managing Director to maintain and build client relationships

Work independently and alongside the Wealth Planning department to provide and present financial planning solutions for a high-net-worth client base

Manage client requests, including account setup/paperwork, daily maintenance, execution of service requests, and resolution of service issues

Attend and participate in client and prospect meetings and conference calls with clients and the Managing Director

Prioritize and take ownership of client post-meeting action items

Document client correspondence utilizing the company CRM and maintain client databases according to firm processes and compliance requirements

Work with the team to prepare for client and prospect meetings by compiling portfolio allocation and performance reports, ensuring accuracy, and providing status updates on all client wealth management issues

Prepare investment proposals to address the complex needs of prospective clients

Responsible for working both independently and with the trading desk to accurately and properly invest, rebalance, and maintain client portfolios relative to their investment strategy

Required to be familiar with investment solutions, trade rationale, and market activity, and be able to relay or answer client questions when necessary

Responsible for working with the Trust Department to perform annual portfolio reviews

Participate in department discussions to improve efficiencies and the client experience

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Investment managementFinancial planningSeries 65 certificationMS Word proficiencyMS Excel proficiencyMultitaskingVerbal communicationWritten communicationInterpersonal skills