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Cerity Partners

National wealth management and fiduciary advisory

Wealth Advisor

Wealth Management & Financial AdvisoryConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeEl Segundo, CA, USAHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree is required.
  • A Series 65 license is required.
  • Completion of the CFP or CFA designation is required; CPA, JD, CHFC, or another approved advanced designation or degree may also qualify.
  • Seven to ten or more years of industry experience are required.
  • Proficiency in all Wealth Planner functions is required.
  • Ability to independently source new client revenue and expand existing client relationships is required.
  • Ability to independently develop and communicate wealth planning strategies and manage client relationships is required.
  • Working knowledge of e-Money, Salesforce, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook is a strong plus.
  • Ability to listen and empathize with clients, identify and analyze issues, and explain financial concepts clearly to provide solutions is required.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines proactively with little supervision is required.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a key relationship manager for clients, meeting service needs and achieving high levels of retention.
  • Develop and communicate customized wealth planning strategies based on clients’ financial goals, risk tolerance, and investment preferences.
  • Serve as a secondary advisor for selected clients as needed.
  • Onboard new client relationships through organic pipelines, Custodian Referral Programs, and Workplace Solution Programs.
  • Lead or actively participate in prospect presentations and guide new clients through the onboarding process.
  • Lead client meetings through all phases of the wealth planning process.
  • Coordinate with internal departments, including tax, legal, and investment teams, to provide a holistic approach to each client’s financial plan.
  • Identify cross-department solutions for client needs and speak generally about other service offerings.
  • Mentor and train colleagues on best practices in wealth planning, client management, and business development.
  • Proactively interact with clients and lead the team to create a strong client experience.
  • Assist with the timely completion and submission of client-related transaction requests.
  • Participate in company committees and firm-wide initiatives.
  • Perform other duties as necessary or directed.

About the Company

Cerity Partners

National wealth management and fiduciary advisory

Cerity Partners is a national wealth management firm offering integrated advisory services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits. It operates as a fee-based fiduciary, earning asset-based, fixed, and hourly fees, with wealth and investment advisory fees starting around 1.50% of assets under management. The firm provides a full suite of services, including wealth and investment management, estate and gift planning, tax planning, and corporate services like retirement plan consulting and OCIO for nonprofits, delivered by teams of experts across finance, tax, and law. Its growth relies on mergers and acquisitions to expand reach and capabilities, and it bases investment decisions on modern portfolio theory with dynamic asset allocation and rebalancing.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding
$1B
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2009

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