What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Advisor - Downers Grove, IL position at Savant Wealth Management?
Job Details
Your Path to Becoming a Trusted Financial Advisor Starts Here!
Are you an ambitious student in a CFP-accredited program, ready to bridge the gap between theory and practice? As an Associate Advisor, you’ll work closely with experienced professionals, gain critical financial planning skills, and play a vital role in shaping client success stories. We’re looking for motivated, detail-oriented team players who love problem-solving and want to make a difference in people’s financial lives.
The Associate Advisor is an entry-level advisory position focused on mastering client service and the implementation of the Savant Wealth Management process. The Associate Advisor is pursuing a CFP designation and gaining financial planning knowledge and skills in the role. This individual works closely with their advisory team members to provide day to day support to clients and prospects, assist in the preparation and presentation of financial plans, and prepare and manage the follow-up of client meetings.
Associate Advisors are required obtain a Series 65 license preferably within 3 months and no later than 6 months of entering the position. In addition, they must earn their CFP, or other approved designation, within three (3) years to progress to an Advisor I.
For more than 30 years, Savant Wealth Management has worked to provide wise counsel to individuals, families, and businesses. A fee-only, independent RIA firm, we offer investment management, financial planning, retirement planning, and family office services to financially established individuals and institutions. We also offer corporate accounting, tax preparation, payroll, and consulting. We are driven by a purpose to serve our clients with skill, passion, and integrity. Inspired by collaboration, our team craves innovation, commitment to excellence and above all, doing what is right. We are up for any challenge. If you want to be part of a culture that is defined by strong values - Savant is right for you.
The Associate Advisor can expect to focus in the following areas:
- Master “The Savant Way” best practices related to our client experience and Ideal Futures Process.
- Helps support the Lead or Co-Advisor during the client onboarding process.
- Captures, organizes, and audits client data and net worth statement (Ideal Futures Profile) to support Advisors and the Wealth Strategy team in providing comprehensive and proactive advice.
- Supports Lead Advisor and Co-Advisor with financial planning software and data input.
- Participates in client meetings to support advisors with meeting preparation, notes, and task follow-up.
- Coordinates workflow and case work with tax, wealth transfer and planning specialists on behalf of the Lead or Co-Advisor
- Complete advisory self-perform planning projects and simple planning cases independently.
- Support Wealth Strategy Team on completion of more complex cases on clients they are assigned and/or other work assigned to them on other clients.
- Research planning and tax matters on behalf of the Lead and Co-Advisors.
- Gradually increases speaking roles in client meetings on specific financial plan and investment topics as experience increases.
- Builds relationship with Advisors and clients to position themselves to eventually assume a Co-Advisor role when they are promoted to an Advisor I.
- Maintains and updates client’s Ideal Futures Profile to support Advisors and the Wealth Strategy Team.
- Completes the Advisor Training Program, including tax, planning and wealth transfer team support.
- Build strong technical knowledge of portfolio management, rebalancing, trading, and creating and interpreting various client reports.
- Demonstrate intellectual curiosity, actively building knowledge of financial markets and the Savant investment philosophy. Begin to address client questions regarding their investment portfolio and/or performance.
A couple things to note about our Associate Advisor position:
- Due to the nature of the job duties required for this role, this is a fully in-person position.
- You must be local to the Downers Grove area and able to commute to the office. We are located at 5151 Mochel Drive, Suite 301 Downers Grove, IL 60515
- Our hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm.
The Associate Advisor position typically requires the following qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in the areas of financial planning, finance, business, accounting, economics and/or other related field. Candidates enrolled in an accredited CFP college program will be prioritized.
- New college graduates to several years of experience in a professional work environment, preferably in banking or financial services.
- Pursuing or committed to obtaining the Certified Financial Planner® designation.
- Obtain the Series 65 license preferably within 3 months and no later than 6 months of entering the position. This licensing is critical to ensuring compliance with financial advisory and trading standards.
Why Join Us?
- We are a growing, fee-only, independent, majority employee-owned RIA.
- We believe in collaboration, innovation, excellence, doing what’s right, and helping our team to provide world class service.
- We help our clients reach their ideal futures.
- Our culture is described through our corporate values of excellence, integrity, lifelong learning, respect, growth, and servant leadership. These core values truly define the “Savant Way.” We are dedicated to living these values through our relationships with clients, each other, and the communities in which we serve.
The Perks:
At Savant, we are committed to supporting our employees' as well as investing in their well-being and growth. We take a market-based approach to compensation. The expected base salary range for this role nationally is $58,300 - $72,900. However, final base pay will be carefully determined based on several factors, including responsibilities, job-related skills, relevant experience, geographic location, and market conditions. Additionally, this role may be eligible for other forms of compensation and benefits.
In addition to compensation. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance both your personal and professional life. Below is a list of our offerings. The specific benefits available for this role can be discussed in detail during the hiring process.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package on Day One: Enjoy immediate access to a robust benefits package starting on your first day of employment.
- Choice of Medical Plans: Select from two medical plans tailored to fit your needs.
- Health & Wellness Accounts: Opt for a Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to manage your healthcare expenses.
- Flexible Dental Coverage: Choose between two dental plan options for optimal oral health.
- Vision Insurance: Keep your eyes healthy with our vision insurance plan.
- Company-Paid Life & AD&D Insurance: Feel secure with fully covered basic life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment benefits.
- Company-Paid Disability Coverage: Rest easy knowing you’re covered with both short-term and long-term disability plans.
- 401(k) with Company Match: Invest in your future with both Roth and Traditional 401(k) plans, featuring a per pay period company match.
- Generous Paid Time Off: Benefit from PTO that increases with your years of service, at least 11 paid holidays each year, a paid day each year for your Savantiversary, and enjoy shorter work weeks with our Summer Fridays.
- Personal Leave: Don’t stress with the opportunity for up to four weeks of leave for extenuating circumstances that may not qualify for FMLA.
- Parental Leave: Enjoy those first few weeks with your growing family. All parents welcoming a child into their home will receive four weeks of paid parental leave. Birth Parents will receive a total of 10 weeks when combined with their medical recovery leave.
- Bereavement Pay: During these difficult times, we recognize the emotional impact and offer leave time of up to 2 week’s for employees who experience a loss of a spouse or child.
- Professional Development Paid Time: Invest in your lifelong learning and excellence. through professional development. Employees receive two paid days per test for covered certifications or registrations.
- PTO Pool: We support each other! Any unused PTO can be donated for employees to utilize for serious medical situations involving themselves as well as an immediate family member.
- Dress Code: Enjoy a “Dress for Your Day” approach to your style. We offer wardrobe flexibility based on office culture, client expectations, and your daily schedule.
- Employee Recognition: Be celebrated with monetary awards through our recognition program.
- Team Incentive Plans: Participate in our team incentive plan for additional earning opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Program: Access support through our Employee Assistance Program whenever you need it.
- Exclusive Discounts: Take advantage of various discount programs for additional savings.
- Wellness Reimbursements: Get reimbursed for gym memberships and other wellness programs to stay fit and healthy.
- Additional Perks: Get reimbursed for your warehouse club memberships and receive an allowance for Savant Swag.
Take your career to new heights, apply today!
All applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the incumbent in this position. Any combination of equivalent education and work experience will be considered.
Savant Capital LLC, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $58,300 - $72,900
