Full-Time

Client Advisor

Freestone Capital Management

Freestone Capital Management

51-200 employees

Independent, fee-only wealth management for HNW

Compensation Overview

$125k - $150k/yr

Seattle, WA, USA

In Person

Category
Finance & Banking (1)
Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • A Bachelor’s Degree or higher.
  • CFP or industry designation strongly preferred; S65 or equivalent required.
  • 5 - 15+ years of experience in investment management or financial advisory services, with a proven track record of success in building and maintaining client relationships.
  • Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
  • A self-driven, proactive mindset with a knack for problem-solving.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Responsibilities
  • Secure high-net-worth clients from various sources including internal client transitions, channel partners and SAN, your network, referral relationships, and COIs.
  • Develop and nurture lasting relationships with clients by providing holistic and sophisticated investment analysis, financial planning, tax strategies, charitable and estate planning, and more.
  • Collaborate with internal and external advisors (CPAs, attorneys) to craft holistic, tailored wealth plans.
  • Lead and manage review meetings with your clients to ensure the objectives, goals and planning needs are up-to-date and aligned.
  • Utilize the comprehensive resources available including our robust investment team, wealth planning, trust and estate, client service, legal and compliance, business development, and marketing team.
  • Mentor, coach and develop junior client associates and emerging advisors who support your clients.
Freestone Capital Management

Freestone Capital Management

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Freestone provides independent, fee-only wealth advisory services for select high-net-worth individuals and families, offering a full suite of services to protect, grow, and transfer wealth. It works as a fiduciary, charging fees rather than commissions, and delivers personalized wealth management through investment oversight, tax and estate planning coordination, retirement planning, and risk management with ongoing monitoring. The firm is independently owned and fee-only, which aligns its interests with clients and avoids product-sales conflicts, serving a selective client base with a coordinated set of services. Its goal is to protect, grow, and transfer clients’ wealth across generations while giving them the freedom to focus on what matters most in life.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Seattle, Washington

Founded

1999

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Jim Hughes appointed Head of Client Advisory July 2023 scales revenue.
  • Jonathan Wittlin joined San Francisco October 2023 enhances planning.
  • Lizzie Hollis JD added November 2023 bolsters estate strategy.

What critics are saying

  • Low $102K revenue per employee causes client attrition to Fisher Investments.
  • San Francisco hiring loses share to Creative Planning, Carson Wealth poaching.
  • Beth Wraga's Ratio Wealth Group collapse triggers SEC scrutiny, advisor exodus.

What makes Freestone Capital Management unique

  • Employee-owned fee-only firm grew AUM from $250M to $10B since 1999.
  • Offices in Seattle, Santa Barbara, San Francisco target West Coast HNW clients.
  • Advisors average 20+ years experience with CIMA, CPWA certifications.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

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Company News

PR Newswire
Dec 16th, 2024
Freestone Capital Management Named 2024 Luminary Award Winner By Thinkadvisor In Innovation.

Firm and Portfolio Manager Sean Carr Honored for Innovation and Next-Gen Rising StarSEATTLE, Dec. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Freestone Capital Management ("Freestone"), a Seattle-based Registered Investment Advisor managing $11 billion in Assets Under Management (AUM), has been named a winner in the ThinkAdvisor 2024 Luminaries Awards for Innovation. Additionally, Sean Carr, a Portfolio Manager, was honored as a Next-Gen Rising Star, underscoring the firm's commitment to fostering talent and driving industry innovation.Now in its fourth year, the ThinkAdvisor Luminaries Awards celebrate organizations and individuals in financial services for their contributions in innovation, leadership, and client impact. Winners are selected by a panel of distinguished judges and were celebrated at last week's awards ceremony."Being recognized for innovation is a testament to Freestone's dedication to delivering forward-thinking solutions and operational excellence," said Gary Furukawa, Freestone's Founder and Chief Investment Officer. "By leveraging technology, I believe we've not only streamlined complex processes but also enhanced our client advisors' ability to serve our clients. In the days of passive indexing and cookie-cutter investment strategies, I believe Sean Carr's achievements prove there is still room for creativity and opportunistic investing to help clients achieve their financial goals."Freestone's award-winning innovations include the adoption of technologies that have transformed its operational efficiency in managing its suite of private funds, representing over $2 billion in client assets

Yahoo Finance
Apr 29th, 2024
Freestone Capital Management Hires Seasoned Advisor Beth Wraga, Strengthening San Francisco Team

Freestone Capital Management hires seasoned Advisor Beth Wraga, strengthening San Francisco team.

Business Wire
Apr 29th, 2024
Freestone Capital Management Hires Seasoned Advisor Beth Wraga, Strengthening San Francisco Team

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Freestone Capital Management today announced that Beth Wraga has joined the firm’s San Franciso office. She will report to Jim Hughes, Head of Client Advisory, and joins Freestone’s team of 28 advisors. Beth Wraga brings 30 years of financial services experience, most recently with a boutique Registered Investment Advisor. Her three decades in financial services spans private wealth management, investor relations, institutional equity sales, and equity research. Throughout her impressive career, she served as the Director of Investor Relations and Marketing at two San Francisco-based technology-focused hedge fund managers. Prior to that, she spent over 13 years at Goldman Sachs, as a Vice President in Institutional Equity Sales and an Associate in Global Investment Research covering the technology sector

Indo-Asian News Service
Nov 27th, 2023
Freestone Capital Management Hires Lizzie Hollis, JD as New Director of Wealth Strategy and Estate Planning

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Freestone Capital Management ("Freestone") today announced that Lizzie Hollis has joined the firm's San Francisco office.

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Nov 8th, 2023
JLL Capital Markets Arranges $47 Million for Freestone on Main in Bozeman, Montana

JLL Capital Markets arranges $47 million for Freestone on Main in Bozeman, montana.