Full-Time

Lead Advisor

Brighton Jones

Brighton Jones

201-500 employees

Wealth management with Personal CFO guidance

Compensation Overview

$120k - $300k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

Seattle, WA, USA

In Person

Bachelor's, JD

Category
Finance & Banking (1)
Required Skills
Risk Management

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Requirements
  • A four-year degree is required.
  • Required professional designation: CFP®, CPA, CFA, or JD. Candidates who do not hold the CFP® designation but hold the CPA, CFA, or JD must obtain the Series 65 (or equivalent) within 120 days of employment.
  • Six or more years in financial and/or estate planning related work, preferably at a professional financial services company or wealth management firm.
  • Expertise in estate, tax, retirement, insurance, investment, and cash flow/capital needs planning analysis.
  • Unquestioned commitment to integrity in personal and professional activities.
  • Highly motivated with ability to function well in a fast-paced environment.
  • Self-starter by nature.
  • Excellent organizational, leadership, communication and presentation skills.
  • Able to manage heavy workloads and projects, many on a time-sensitive basis, as well as interacting with tight-knit team of professionals with a range of financial and tax activities.
  • This role is an in-office, full-time, and exempt position.
Responsibilities
  • Acts as a Personal Chief Financial Officer for existing clients and new clients; leads the client relationship, delivers an exceptional experience, and designs, implements and manages the wealth management plan that supports their passions and purpose - their “Life Plan”.
  • Leverages internal and external resources to achieve client objectives in such areas as Investment Management, Estate Planning, Tax Planning, Risk Management, and General Planning.
  • Communicates our unique value proposition to prospective clients and works to establish Brighton Jones as their trusted financial advisor.
  • Develop and expand relationships with centers of influence, such as attorneys and CPAs, resulting in additional business opportunities
  • Cultivates and develops deep relationships with custodial retail branches in collaboration with the national team.
  • Creates opportunities and represents Brighton Jones at public speaking events including community events, industry events, etc..
  • Leads a local service team with deep collaboration to ensure client retention and satisfaction is high with a relentless focus on remarkable service.
  • Support Business Development team in new client acquisition through participation in the sales process and generates referrals from existing clients.
  • Support Brighton Jones’ mission by using objectivity, creativity and passion to help our clients, colleagues and community members “live richer lives”.
  • Provide teammates with timely, candid and constructive performance feedback; develop employees to their fullest potential and provide challenging opportunities that enhance career growth.
  • Assist with development and presentation of training programs including coaching of team members on financial planning strategies.

Brighton Jones provides wealth management services with a Personal CFO approach aimed at individuals and families. It delivers comprehensive financial planning and ongoing management across areas such as investment management, retirement planning, tax strategies, and estate planning, with a focus on aligning financial resources with personal values and life goals. How it works: clients pay advisory fees—either a percentage of assets under management, fixed fees, or a mix—and receive tailored advice and coordination across all financial aspects, guided by a holistic, fiduciary standard. How it differs from competitors: the firm emphasizes a holistic, person-centered process that integrates emotional well-being and values with financial planning, offering deeply customized planning and proactive coordination beyond traditional fiduciary advice. Goals: help clients thrive by turning complex finances into clear plans that support their life goals and family legacy.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Seattle, Washington

Founded

1999

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • July 2026 brought Stamford and Detroit offices, extending coverage into the Northeast and Midwest.
  • May 2026 Cleveland opened, and Brighton Jones now operates in 24 cities.
  • As of March 31, 2026, assets under advisement exceeded $30 billion across 5,500 clients.

What critics are saying

  • Organic growth depends on advisor hiring; every new office needs rainmakers who leave competitors.
  • If advisor-led growth slows, the employee-owned model loses its main acquisition engine.
  • AUA is not SEC-defined, so marketing can outrun earnings quality.

What makes Brighton Jones unique

  • Brighton Jones pairs planning, tax, estate, insurance, and philanthropy through one Personal CFO team.
  • Its 100% employee-owned model aligns advisor retention with client service and recruiting.
  • Lenora Family Office serves ultra-high-net-worth families with multigenerational governance and impact planning.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Commuter Benefits

Wellness Program

Company News

PR Newswire
Jul 22nd, 2026
Brighton Jones expands to Connecticut and Michigan with $30B wealth manager opening new offices

Brighton Jones has opened two new offices in Stamford, Connecticut, and Detroit, Michigan, as part of its national expansion. The wealth management firm appointed Robert Bennett Jr., CFP, to lead the Stamford office and Michael Kreza, CFP, to oversee the Detroit location. Bennett joins from Round Rock Advisors, where he created financial plans for high-net-worth clients. Kreza previously served as assistant vice president and private client adviser at North Coast Asset Management. The firm manages over $30 billion in assets under advisement for more than 5,500 clients as of 1 April 2026. Brighton Jones uses a Personal CFO approach that aims to align clients' wealth with their values and goals. The expansion reflects the firm's employee ownership model and focus on organic growth.

Yahoo Finance
Jul 22nd, 2026
Brighton Jones continues national expansion with new offices and lead advisors in Connecticut and Michigan.

Brighton Jones continues national expansion with new offices and lead advisors in Connecticut and Michigan. PR Newswire SEATTLE, July 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Brighton Jones, a wealth management firm dedicated to aligning clients' wealth with their values and passions, has announced the opening of two new offices in Connecticut and Michigan, each managed by a new Lead Advisor. Robert Bennett Jr., CFP(R) and Michael Kreza, CFP(R) will be responsible for delivering the firm's comprehensive Personal CFO approach to families and individuals in these markets. Bennett will lead the new office in Stamford, Connecticut, and will be responsible for integrating Brighton Jones' proven approach to wealth management into the local market. He joins from Round Rock Advisors, where he created and executed financial plans for high-net-worth individuals and families. He began his career at New York Life Insurance Company, where he served as an insurance sales agent, before securing his CFP and transitioning to holistic wealth management. Kreza will oversee the Detroit, Michigan market, and will utilize his familiarity with the region to provide personalized financial planning and wealth management services to local families and individuals. He served as an Assistant Vice President and Private Client Advisor for North Coast Asset Management for the last two years, and previously spent five years as a Wealth Advisor at Polaris Wealth Advisory Group. "Bobby and Mike are solid, growth-oriented additions to our team, and their client-first mentality aligns closely with our firm's core values. As we grow, we remain deeply committed to aligning clients' investments, plans, and finances with what matters most to them," said Carley Dillon, General Manager of Personal CFO and Chief Experience Officer at Brighton Jones. "Our dedication to organic growth and our employee ownership model continue to attract new advisors to our firm," added Mark Jones, Chief Growth Officer at Brighton Jones. "We're eager to continue expanding our geographic reach and providing high-net-worth individuals and families with our exceptional client service, investment management and wealth alignment capabilities." The new Stamford office will be located at 700 Canal Street, 1st Floor, Stamford, CT. The new Detroit office will be located at 755 W. Big Beaver Road Suite 2020, Troy, MI. About Brighton Jones Brighton Jones is a leading national wealth management firm, with more than 5,500 clients and over $30 billion in assets under advisement as of April 1, 2026. The firm has pioneered a comprehensive Personal CFO approach that partners with clients across their entire balance sheet and beyond to align their resources with their values, passions, and purpose. By transcending traditional financial planning, Brighton Jones empowers every client to pursue a thriving and impactful life - their richer life. Learn more at brightonjones.com.

PR Newswire
May 19th, 2026
Brighton Jones opens Cleveland office, taps Mitchell Kotheimer as lead advisor in Ohio expansion

Brighton Jones, a $30 billion wealth management firm, has expanded into Ohio with a new Cleveland office led by Mitchell Kotheimer as Lead Advisor. The firm now operates in 24 cities following this sixth office opening in two years. Kotheimer joins from Independence Wealth Advisors, where he served as Senior Financial Planner, having worked with over 350 families throughout his career. He will serve as Personal CFO for clients, managing investments, tax and estate plans, philanthropic efforts and wealth strategies using Brighton Jones' holistic approach. The employee-owned firm serves over 5,500 clients and plans further expansion into Detroit, Fort Lauderdale, Raleigh-Durham, Salt Lake City, San Diego, St Louis and Stamford. The Cleveland office is located in the One Chagrin Highlands building in Beachwood.

Citybiz
Oct 22nd, 2025
Brighton Jones Appoints Jessica Andrews As General Manager

Brighton Jones appoints Jessica Andrews as General Manager. Jessica Andrews Brighton Jones, an independent wealth management firm dedicated to aligning clients' wealth with their values and passions, today announced the appointment of Jessica Andrews as General Manager of Lenora Family Office, Multi-Family Office and Impact. In this role, Jessica will lead Lenora, the Brighton Jones offering for ultra-high-net-worth families whose wealth and purpose are deeply intertwined. Under her leadership, Lenora aims to help families strengthen communication, steward wealth across generations, and drive impact initiatives to make the world a better place. Jessica has spent two decades advising some of the Pacific Northwest's most accomplished families, helping them integrate wealth planning with next-gen education, family alignment, and trust and estate planning. She has served as President and founding executive of a multi-family office and regulated trust company, and as Senior Vice President at Merrill Gardens, a national, family-owned senior housing company. She is also the co-founder of Self Space Seattle, a leading mental health practice built around the belief that meaningful lives are grounded in emotional well-being. Her work across both finance and mental health reflects her long-standing commitment to helping individuals and families thrive in all dimensions of their lives. "Jessica is an emotionally intelligent leader whose experience working closely with some of Seattle's most prominent families makes her a tremendous asset to our team," says Jon Jones, CEO of Brighton Jones. "Ultra-high-net-worth clients require specific services in order to pursue their financial and philanthropic aspirations, and as this segment of our business grows, Jessica's understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing generational and emergent wealth will be invaluable." In 2021, Jessica was recognized on the Puget Sound Business Journal's 40 Under 40 list. She has dedicated her career to preparing the next generation for thoughtful wealth stewardship, designing programs and curriculum that strengthen family unity, and helping family-owned businesses achieve long term success. Adds Andrews, "I am thrilled to join Brighton Jones. The firm's compassion and care for clients and employees, focus on mental well-being, appreciation for clients' lives beyond the balance sheet, and employee-owned business model is a key differentiator. Brighton Jones has a long history of serving ultra-high-net-worth families with exceptional care and insight. I'm excited to join this incredible team and help evolve the offering to anticipate and support the goals of these dynamic families and their next generation." Andrews is based in the firm's Seattle office. She reports to Jones, who previously oversaw this part of the business. About Brighton Jones Brighton Jones is a leading national wealth management firm, with over 5,500 clients and over $30 billion in assets under advisement. They have pioneered a comprehensive Personal CFO approach that partners with clients across their entire balance sheet and beyond to align their resources with their values, passions, and purpose. By transcending traditional financial planning, Brighton Jones empowers every client to pursue a thriving and impactful life - their richer life. Learn more at brightonjones.com. About Lenora Family Office Lenora Family Office, the ultra-high-net-worth offering from Brighton Jones, helps families manage the full complexity of wealth so they can live with greater purpose and clarity. The multi-disciplinary Lenora team builds personalized family office structures tailored to each client's values, needs, and passions, while providing expertise across balance sheet management, tax strategy, liquidity, wealth transfer, and next-gen engagement. Through this work, Brighton Jones enables families to design and carry out Richer Life Legacy Plans that embody and sustain their values for generations to come.

ETFDailyNews.com
Sep 25th, 2025
SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF $SPEM Shares Purchased by Sowell Financial Services LLC

Brighton Jones LLC acquired a new stake in SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF in the fourth quarter worth about $289,000.