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Mercer Advisors

Personalized wealth management and trust services

Wealth Advisor

Wealth Management & Financial AdvisoryConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSanta Barbara, CA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is required; Business, Economics, Accounting, or a related Finance field is preferred. A master's degree is a plus.
  • Five to twenty-five years of job-related experience is required.
  • A Certified Financial Planner designation is required. Additional certifications such as Chartered Financial Consultant, Personal Financial Specialist, Chartered Financial Analyst, or Chartered Investment Consultant may be considered.
  • Specialized expertise is preferred but not mandatory; examples include CPA, PFS, JD, CFA, PhD, MS, MBA, MTx, CDFA, CRPC, MSFS, CIMA, AEF, ChFC, CLU, AIF, or CPWA.
  • Strong knowledge of and ability to present investment, finance, insurance, and tax planning concepts is required.
  • The candidate should have core knowledge of the job skills and may spend 50% or more of their time on financial planning.
  • Client focus is required; sales aptitude and experience are highly desired.
  • The candidate should continually enhance job knowledge and learn quickly and efficiently.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook is required; Salesforce and financial planning software experience is preferred.
  • Technical and analytical training and experience in financial planning are required.
  • The candidate must be able to manage multiple priorities and deliver to tight deadlines in a team environment.
  • The candidate must be able to work without close supervision while managing and prioritizing deliverables.
  • The candidate must handle all matters with flexibility and confidentiality.
  • Ability to travel up to 50% for local and national client meetings, and national educational trainings and seminars as needed, is required.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary trusted advisor to a book of 150–250 Wealth Path clients.
  • Retain firm clients and bring in additional assets from existing clients to move them from Wealth Path into Custom Wealth.
  • Successfully onboard or transition 10–50 new clients annually, with the goal of reaching a client book size of 250 clients.
  • Support the team's Regional Vice Presidents and Managing Directors as a subject matter expert in investments, tax, pension, estate, insurance, and general financial planning.
  • Analyze, draft, edit, deliver, and present financial planning modules to clients.
  • Manage client communications and follow up with clients' other advisors.
  • Ensure adherence to company standards for client care, one annual meeting, referrals, and retention.
  • Attend company workshops or lectures and speak to groups of potential clients when called upon.
  • Implement company policies and procedures.
  • Perform other duties as needed.

Desired Qualifications

  • A master's degree is a plus.
  • Additional certifications such as Chartered Financial Consultant, Personal Financial Specialist, Chartered Financial Analyst, or Chartered Investment Consultant are considered.
  • Specialized expertise, including CPA, PFS, JD, CFA, PhD, MS, MBA, MTx, CDFA, CRPC, MSFS, CIMA, AEF, ChFC, CLU, AIF, or CPWA, is preferred but not mandatory.
  • Sales aptitude and experience are highly desired.
  • Experience with Salesforce and financial planning software is preferred.

About the Company

Mercer Advisors

Personalized wealth management and trust services

Mercer Advisors provides comprehensive wealth management for high-net-worth individuals and families, offering customized financial planning, investment strategy, corporate trustee services, and tax, retirement, and estate planning. It charges advisory fees tied to assets under management and integrates tax efficiency into investments to boost after-tax returns. Its approach links tax strategy, investments, and estate planning, with in-house corporate trustee capabilities and services tailored for women to deliver a long-term, personalized plan. The goal is to lift the burden of financial management from clients so they can focus on the life they want while pursuing financial success and stability.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$2.9B
Headquarters
Denver, CO
Founded
1985

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