Financial Advisor

Allworth Financial (www.allworthfinancial.com) is an independent investment financial advisory firm that specializes in retirement planning, investment advising, and 401(k) management with a direct approach to financial planning. Allworth Financial delivers long- and short-term investment planning solutions and advice to help clients achieve their goals and plan strategically for retirement.

Allworth Financial is a high growth, private equity backed, multi branch Registered Investment Advisor. Founded in Sacramento, California, in 1993, and still run by its original founders, Scott Hanson and Pat McClain, Allworth is primarily a fee-based, employee-centric fiduciary advisory firm, that prides itself on emphasizing client well-being and education. The business is a multi-billion dollar firm and is on track for continued growth through both acquisitions and strong organic growth. Allworth is considered a great place to work and was once again given the prestigious “Circle of Excellence” award by the National Business Research Institute for employee and client satisfaction in 2021, placing it among the best-loved brands in America. Allworth Financial was also recognized as a Barron's Top 40 RIA in 2022.

SUMMARY:

Allworth Financial, the 4th fastest growing RIA in America, is seeking an experienced Financial Advisor in the San Diego, CA area to join our rapidly expanding team. Extensive training, support, and all client appointments will be provided, and absolutely no advisor marketing is required. There are no quotas and no recommendation of proprietary investment products. Our advisors do what they do best, which is to provide fiduciary investment management and holistic financial planning advice to our valued clients.

Allworth is considered a great place to work and was once again given the prestigious “Circle of Excellence” award by the National Business Research Institute for client satisfaction in 2021, as well as several Best Places to Work Awards, placing it among the best-loved brands in America. This is a hybrid position that will require the advisor to meet with clients in our San Diego office, at their homes, or via Zoom.  Founded in Sacramento, California, in 1993, and still run by its original founders, Scott Hanson and Pat McClain, Allworth is primarily a fee-based, employee-centric fiduciary advisory firm, that prides itself on emphasizing client well-being and education.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial Advisors will:

• Meet with future clients to listen to needs and concerns, and explain how a partnership with Allworth will address these through the 7 Personal Decision Points process
• Establish formal advisory relationships with future clients deemed to be a good fit with the Allworth philosophy
• Collaborate with the Service team to establish relationships and open accounts with new clients
• Work with clients and the Financial Planning Team to create plans for new clients
• Review plan with clients regularly to enable Allworth to fulfill its fiduciary mission in planning and investment management
• Communicate updates from Investment Management Team to clients as needed, answer questions regarding allocation, methodology, etc.
• Refer suitable client tax, estate, and insurance situations to Integrated Solutions team, or trusted 3rd party providers
• Update client records by dictating notes and follow-up activities in a highly customized CRM system that all team members rely on as a single source of client info
• Occasionally work with other clients on the above if assigned advisor is unavailable
• Provide clear and honest feedback to leadership about improving the Allworth experience
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 5 to 7 years of client-facing wealth management or financial planning experience
• BA/BS or Masters degree
• Professional designation of Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) or Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) is required
• Strong communication, presentation, listening, and analytical skills
• Comfort with technology is a must, experience with specific tools is a plus
• MoneyGuidePro, Salesforce, Zoom or similiar
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently
• Sales aptitude and experience is also highly desired
• Familiarity with a Client Relationship Management database program
• Proficiency in a Windows/PC based work environment, specifically MS Office

This role has a base pay plus a quarterly variable compensation plan with total income targets of $150K-300K

BENEFITS

We value our associates’ time and effort. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive bas