Lead Advisor - Seattle

Your Role:

• Acts as a Personal CFO for existing clients and new clients; leads the client relationship, delivers an exceptional experience, and designs, implements and manages the wealth management plan that supports their passions and purpose - their “Life Plan”.
• Leverages internal and external resources to achieve client objectives in such areas as Investment Management, Estate Planning, Tax Planning, Risk Management, and General Planning.
• Communicates our unique value proposition to prospective clients and works to establish Brighton Jones as their trusted financial advisor.
• Develop and expand relationships with centers of influence, such as attorneys and CPAs, resulting in additional business opportunities
• Cultivates and develops deep relationships with custodial retail branches in collaboration with the national team.
• Creates opportunities and represents Brighton Jones at public speaking events including community events, industry events, etc..
• Leads a local service team with deep collaboration to ensure client retention and satisfaction is high with a relentless focus on remarkable service.
• Support Business Development team in new client acquisition through participation in the sales process and generates referrals from existing clients.
• Support Brighton Jones’ mission by using objectivity, creativity and passion to help our clients, colleagues and community members “live richer lives”.
• Provide teammates with timely, candid and constructive performance feedback; develop employees to their fullest potential and provide challenging opportunities that enhance career growth.
• Assist with development and presentation of training programs including coaching of team members on financial planning strategies.

Your Experience:

• Candidates must have a four-year degree
• Required professional designation: CFP®, CPA, CFA, or JD. Candidates who do not hold the CFP® designation but hold the CPA, CFA, or JD must obtain the Series 65 (or equivalent) within 120 days of employment.
• 6+ years in financial and/or estate planning related work, preferably at a professional financial services company or wealth management firm.
• Expertise in estate, tax, retirement, insurance, investment, and cash flow/capital needs planning analysis. 
• Unquestioned commitment to integrity in personal and professional activities.
• Highly motivated with ability to function well in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter by nature.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, communication and presentation skills.
• Able to manage heavy workloads and projects, many on a time-sensitive basis, as well as interacting with tight-knit team of professionals with a range of financial and tax activities.
• This role is an in-office, full-time, and exempt position. We are a work from office culture with a lot of flexibility.

Compensation:

• Annual Compensation: $120,000 - $300,000 per year + variable compensation structure based upon a percentage of net revenues from self-generated closed client business.
 
• Eligible for Restricted Equity Units granted at hire, and an expedited opportunity to convert to Partner status at vest. 
 Ownership & Financial Wellbeing
• Fully paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees
• 401(k) with 100% match up to 3% of annual compensation
• Equity ownership opportunities for every employee
• New Client Business Incentive Program
• Generous employee referral bonus
• Cell phone data reimbursement
• Financial planning services discount for employees and immediate family members
 Time & Flexibility
• Minimum 3 weeks PTO starting Day 1
• Winter Break, Summer Friday flex-days, and 10 paid holidays
• Unlimited Volunteer Time Off plus company grant matching
• Heavily subsidized transit
 Growth & Development
• 100% reimbursement for required training, certifications, licensing, and dues
• Personal career development plans
• Richer Life Business Partner (coaching for all employees)
• Mindful Emotional & Social Intelligence training
• Annual professional & personal wellbeing stipend
 Connection & Community
• Quarterly team-building events
• Regular social events
• Employee-led book clubs, committees, and affinity groups
 Family & Milestones
• Paid Parental leave (13 weeks for birthing parent and 6 weeks for non-birthing parent)
• Adoption benefits
• Anniversary milestone celebrations, including a 3-month paid sabbatical at 10 years