Squarely LLC · 10 hours ago
Lead Advisor
Orange County, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$1,000K/yr - $1,000K/yr
8+ years expSquarely LLC is an industry-leading, rapidly expanding RIA seeking a highly skilled financial advisor to manage relationships with UHNW clients. The role involves leading sophisticated capital markets and comprehensive planning conversations while ensuring a seamless transition and sustained growth for clients.
Financial Services
Hiring Manager
Michael Gardia, MBA
Responsibilities
Act as an experienced advisor managing existing UHNW client relationships by conducting review meetings and meetings with qualified leads (generated by the firm or self-generated)
Oversee core UHNW client relationships with significant revenue impact, handling client service questions and needs; request support for meeting preparation as needed based on capacity
Conduct client review meetings and all other meeting types for Senior Advisors’ top clients and other assigned firm clients
Discuss comprehensive financial plans and advanced planning vehicles appropriate for complex UHNW situations, including the income, gift, and estate tax implications of each planning strategy under consideration
Coordinate the full planning process with clients and their external advisors (e.g., CPAs, attorneys, trustees) to ensure integrated, multi-generational outcomes
Contribute to business development and lead generation through referral-based marketing, COI relationship development, and additional targeted marketing activities; success in these areas will be rewarded
Potentially develop new client relationships and/or train and supervise other staff members as part of team leadership
Lead, manage, and engage directly with a designated group of UHNW clients to best support their financial, investment, estate, and risk outcomes; be directly responsible for retention and relationship depth with assigned key clients
Communicate proactively to understand client needs, objectives, goals, concerns, and planning tools; represent the client with internal stakeholders and external partners to carry out their service goals. Ensure all inbound client communications are handled promptly and professionally
Provide guidance and expert advice to management, clients, and external parties on technical financial planning and investment topics, systems, and process-related matters relevant to UHNW households
Review client investments on a quarterly or semiannual basis to confirm required actions have been taken and that portfolios align with policy, liquidity, tax, and risk considerations
Analyze information and evaluate results to determine the best solutions for client or operational issues, taking accountability for decisions and outcomes
Identify concerns, risks, or opportunities within client accounts or households and update, correct, or escalate information proactively to protect the client relationship and firm standards
Qualification
Required
8+ years advising UHNW clients; proven track record of retaining and growing complex relationships
Advanced planning expertise; comfort with tax, estate, trust, and philanthropic coordination
Investment acumen across public and private markets; familiarity with alternatives and concentrated stock strategies
Series 65 or CFP is required, designations such as CFA, CPA or JD/LLM are a bonus
Exceptional communication, discretion, and client service orientation; strong compliance record
Lead, manage, and engage directly with a designated group of UHNW clients to best support their financial, investment, estate, and risk outcomes; be directly responsible for retention and relationship depth with assigned key clients
Communicate proactively to understand client needs, objectives, goals, concerns, and planning tools; represent the client with internal stakeholders and external partners to carry out their service goals. Ensure all inbound client communications are handled promptly and professionally
Provide guidance and expert advice to management, clients, and external parties on technical financial planning and investment topics, systems, and process-related matters relevant to UHNW households
Review client investments on a quarterly or semiannual basis to confirm required actions have been taken and that portfolios align with policy, liquidity, tax, and risk considerations
Analyze information and evaluate results to determine the best solutions for client or operational issues, taking accountability for decisions and outcomes
Identify concerns, risks, or opportunities within client accounts or households and update, correct, or escalate information proactively to protect the client relationship and firm standards
Preferred
This role centers on UHNW relationship management and is a succession opportunity linked to a Large AUM book, with a focus on retention, thoughtful transition, and measured growth
Company
Squarely LLC
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase