Mercer Advisors · 1 day ago
Partner, Senior Wealth Advisor (Hybrid: Chicago)
Illinois, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
15+ years expMercer Advisors is a leading firm in wealth management that has been helping families simplify their financial lives for 40 years. The Partner, Senior Wealth Advisor will act as a player/coach, focusing on deepening relationships with high-net-worth clients while leading a team of advisors to achieve comprehensive financial solutions.
AdviceAsset ManagementBusiness DevelopmentFinancial ServicesInsuranceWealth Management
Responsibilities
Partners with affluent clients to identify their financial goals, analyze their financial landscape and develop recommendations that help them work towards well defined financial objectives
Communicates complex financial solutions to clients, utilizing interpersonal communication and relationship building skills
Ensures client retention by building meaningful and long-lasting relationships, alongside the development and implementation of appropriate financial solutions
Leverages Mercer’s broad set of solutions including tax, estate planning, insurance, and more to provide a comprehensive offering to our clients
Works side by side with advisor team members to deliver client outcomes and provide feedback, coaching and leadership to ensure strong client satisfaction and retention
Ensures adherence to compliance and regulatory policies as well as company standards of client care
Collaborates with dedicated business development professionals to lead the buildout of the market through custodial referral channels and centers of influence
Help identify and lead the cultural integration of acquired wealth management practices
Acts as a fiduciary, placing client interests and outcomes first
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (preferably Business, Economics, Accounting or Finance related), Master's degree a plus
15+ years of job-related experience
Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation required. In lieu of the CFP, the following certifications may be acceptable: Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Personal Financial Specialist (PFS), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Chartered Investment Consultant (CIC)
Series 65 required, unless any of the above designations qualify for an exemption in the applicable state(s)
Advanced knowledge of the industry, financial products, and financial planning concepts
Superior communication skills, with the ability to effectively present investment, finance, and tax planning solutions to clients
Advanced knowledge of the economic landscape/general understanding of impact on the Firm and clients
Experience utilizing financial planning software
Expert at collaboration and willing to help others
An entrepreneurial spirit and growth-mindset, with a positive attitude that contributes to a positive work environment
Strong core understanding of our investments and ISG, along with the ability to perform asset allocation and analysis for portfolio reviews
Comprehensive understanding of compliance requirements
Ability to travel up to 20% as required for client meetings, company training, etc
Preferred
Sales aptitude and experience is preferred
Benefits
Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Supplemental Life & AD&D; Short-Term Disability; Accident; Critical Illness; and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Three medical plans offerings including two High Deductible Health Plans and a Traditional Co-Pay medical plan.
Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions on a per pay period basis if enrolled in either HDHP medical plan.
Two comprehensive Dental Plans
Vision Insurance Plan
Dependent Care Savings Account for child and dependent care.
14 Company Paid Holidays with a full week off at Thanksgiving.
Generous paid time off program for vacation and sick days
Employee Assistance Plan
Family Medical Leave
Paid Parental Leave (6 weeks)
Maternity benefits utilizing company paid STD, any supplemental STD, plus Parental Leave (6 weeks) to provide time for recovery, baby bonding, and enjoying your family time.
Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program
Company Paid Concierge Services for you and your loved ones for the spectrum of caring needs for your aging parents, young children, life’s challenges and more.
401(k) Retirement Plan with both Traditional and Roth plans with per pay period match
Pet Insurance
Company
Mercer Advisors
Mercer Advisors is a full-service wealth management firm.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Altas PartnersHarvest PartnersOak Hill Capital Partners
2023-06-06Private Equity
2023-02-28Private Equity
2019-09-17Private Equity
Leadership Team
Peter Ip
Senior Vice President and Relationship Manager
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