Junior Advisor

Summit Financial, LLC • Full-time • Remote (Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ, US) • $65k - $85k / year • 1m ago

Company Overview

Summit Financial LLC is a ~$30 billion Registered Investment Advisory (RIA) firm that has been providing comprehensive financial planning and wealth management services to high-net-worth individuals for over 40 years. Consistently recognized for our expertise, Summit currently ranks in the top 40 of all RIA firms by Barron’s & Forbes and is one of the fastest growing RIAs in the country with over 200 advisors across 30 states and headquarters in Parsippany, New Jersey.

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Advisor to support one of our Financial Advisor teams and deliver an exceptional client experience. This role is ideal for someone with prior experience in the financial services industry who is looking to grow into a full advisor role over time, including developing their own book of business. Initially, this position will focus on prospecting, client service, financial planning support, and administrative execution. With demonstrated performance and initiative, there is a clear path for growth into a Junior Advisor and eventually a Lead Advisor role.

Key Responsibilities

Client & Advisor Support

Attend client meetings with advisors, take detailed notes, and track follow-up action items
Prepare post-meeting summaries and client communications outlining next steps
Serve as a point of contact for client service requests and inquiries

Meeting & Planning Preparation

Prepare meeting agendas, financial reports, and planning materials
Organize and maintain client files, paperwork, and documentation
Assist with onboarding new clients and managing ongoing account updates

Financial Planning & Investment Support

Assist advisors with financial planning projects, including research, data gathering, and client analysis
Support portfolio reviews, risk assessments, and investment-related tasks
Shadow advisors during trading and portfolio management activities

Growth & Development

Prospecting, new client acquisition, learn how to prospect and acquire new clients
Learn advisory workflows, compliance requirements, and client relationship management
Progress toward taking on advisory responsibilities based on experience and licensing
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Preferred Experience

Required:

Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, client-focused environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Preferred:

Prior experience in the financial services industry and or insurance industry
Experience handling client paperwork, account forms, and operational processes
Series 7 and/or Series 65 licenses (or willingness to obtain) Life and Health license
Familiarity with eMoney, SalesForce, Addepar software is ideal
Strong interest in financial planning, investments, and long-term career growth as an advisor

Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

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