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Associate Wealth Advisor (Naples, FL)

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Why Work at Mercer Advisors? For 40 years, Mercer Advisors has worked with families to help them amplify and simplify their financial lives. How? By integrating financial planning,

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What We Offer

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For 40 years, Mercer Advisors has worked with families to help them amplify and simplify their financial lives. How? By integrating financial planning, investment management, tax, estate, insurance, and more, all managed by a single team. Today we proudly serve over 31,300 families in more than 90 cities across the U.S. Ranked the #1 RIA Firm in the nation by Barron’s, we are an independent, national fiduciary legally obligated to always act in the best interest of our clients.*

Mercer Advisors offers a distinct work environment that stands out in the financial industry. Our overall employee base and client-facing team are composed of 50% women, reflecting our commitment to diversity. We attract top talent from across the country, with no formal headquarters and flexible working arrangements, allowing us to assemble the best team possible.

Join us and be a part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the financial lives of families across the country.

* Mercer Advisors was ranked #1 for RIA firms with up to $70 billion in assets. The Barron’s top RIA ranking is based on a combination of metrics – including size, growth, service quality, technology, succession planning and others. No fee was paid for participation in the ranking, however, Mercer Advisors has paid a fee to Barron’s to use the ranking in marketing. Please see important information about the ranking criteria methodology here.

The Associate Wealth Advisor works in a client-focused, team-centered environment under the direction of one of the firm’s Managing Directors and local office Wealth Management leadership to support the team’s region-wide business development and client service efforts.

Functioning as the primary trusted advisor to the firm's high net worth clients
Ensuring retention of the firm’s clients as well as generating referrals
Supporting the team's Regional Vice Presidents and Managing Directors as a subject matter expert (SME) in the areas of investments, tax, pension, estate, insurance, and general financial planning
Analyzing, drafting, editing, delivering, and presenting financial planning modules to clients
Managing client communications and follow-up with clients’ other advisors
Ensuring adherence to company standards of client care, meetings, referrals and retention
Attending company workshops or lectures and speak to groups of potential clients when called upon
Implementing company policies and procedures
Other duties as needed

Education:	Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (preferably Business, Economics, Accounting or Finance related); Master’s degree a plus
Experience:	3+ years of job-related experience
Certifications:	Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation; additional certifications Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Personal Financial Specialist (PFS), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or Chartered Investment Consultant (CIC) would be considered
Job Skills:	Strong knowledge of and the ability to present investment, finance, insurance, and tax planning concepts Has achieved core knowledge of job skills; may spend 50% or more time on Financial Planning Excellent Client Focus and client-oriented position, but sales aptitude and experience is also highly desired Continually seeks to enhance job knowledge, learn quickly and efficiently Must be a humble, entrepreneurial, hardworking team player with a positive “can do” attitude Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; experience with Salesforce and financial planning software preferred Technical and analytical training and experience in financial planning Demonstrated flexibility, versatility, and ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to tight deadlines in a team environment Ability to work without close supervision managing and prioritizing deliverables Must be highly flexible and confidential with all matters Ability to travel up to 50% as required for local and national client meetings; plus, to national educational trainings and seminars as needed for role

Industry Experience

Advanced knowledge of the industry, financial products, and financial planning concepts

Economic Landscape

Advanced knowledge of the economic landscape/general understanding of impact on the Firm and clients

Business Ops - CSU

Strong working/core understanding of CSU Operations

SO's - FWS

Can generate and review performance reports and present recommendations to client relationship manager

SO’s - FP

Advanced knowledge of financial planning concepts and Firm's services/offerings; Financial Planning software and comparison tools; provides project management of client assignments; can analyze, draft, edit, deliver, and present financial planning modules to clients

Wealth Management

Strong core understanding of our investments and ISG; perform asset allocation and analysis for portfolio reviews/investment research; Can prepare reports to illustrate trends and possible risks of various investment opportunities

Core Tech/Platforms

Expert use of all Core Technology (Microsoft Office, Box, Custodian Sites, Task Mgmt tools, Salesforce, Docusign)

Compliance

Comprehensive understanding of compliance requirements

Teamwork & Collaboration

Role model for cross-Firm teamwork and collaboration

Work Environment

Role model for contributing to a positive work environment

Balancing Priorities

Balances competing priorities and manages time pressures with composure

Trustworthiness

Instills trust across the Firm as someone who can be counted on for honesty, integrity, and reliability

Professional Presence

If needed, can facilitate aspects of client, team meetings and internal trainings; participates appropriately in business/social functions

Communications

Presents oral and written communications in a concise and well-organized form

Client Service

Assists in the development of materials for client meetings and follow-ups. Proactively seeks opportunities to provide support to Financial Planners and/or Wealth Advisors

Resource Coordination

Begins to establish internal resource channels needed to deliver high quality work on a timely basis

Growth Mindset

Can play a supporting role in business development activity/activities; beginning to build a network of business contacts in the market

Quality

Takes responsibility for ensuring work quality

Guiding Principles

Consistently demonstrates full commitment to Firm vision and values

Talent Development & Team Leadership

Formally involved in training, coaching, and mentoring more junior employees; leads planners in the production of client deliverables; ensures that planners are developing. Seeks new leadership opportunities.

Innovation & Change Management

Identifies opportunities for improvement and proposes solutions

Firm-building

Represents the Firm in a professional manner

Driving Results

Partners with others to support achievement of KPI goals

What We Offer

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✓Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance

✓Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

✓Supplemental Life & AD&D; Short-Term Disability; Accident; Critical Illness; and Hospital Indemnity Insurance

✓Three Cigna medical plans offerings including two High Deductible Health Plans and a Traditional Co-Pay medical plan.

✓Kaiser Medical plans available in California

✓Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions if enrolled in either HDHP medical plan.

✓Two comprehensive Dental Plans

✓Vision Insurance Plan

✓Dependent Care Savings Account for child and dependent care.

✓14 Company Paid Holidays including a full week off at Thanksgiving.

✓Generous paid time off program for vacation and sick days

✓Employee Assistance Plan

✓Family Medical Leave

✓Paid Parental Leave (8 weeks)

✓Maternity benefits utilizing company paid STD, any supplemental STD, plus Parental Leave (8 weeks) to provide time for recovery, baby bonding, and enjoying your family time.

✓Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program

✓Company Paid Concierge Services for you and your loved ones for the spectrum of caring needs for your aging parents, young children, life’s challenges and more.

✓401(k) Retirement Plan with both Traditional and Roth plans with per pay period match as well as an after-tax option

✓Pet Insurance

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