Admin & Operations Associate
Our clients established Fee-Only Wealth Management and CPA Firm is seeking a dedicated administrative professional to join the team as an Administrative and Operations Associate. This role offers exceptional growth opportunities within their expanding firm, providing comprehensive support to both their Wealth Management and Personal Tax teams. The ideal candidate will work closely with Certified Public Accountants and Wealth Advisory professionals to help clients achieve their financial objectives.
This position offers significant career advancement potential - candidates with a Series 65 license or those pursuing CFP certification may advance to a support advisory role within 2-3 years.
Position Requirements
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree required
- Minimum 2 years of relevant administrative experience
- Series 65 license holders or CFP candidates strongly preferred for accelerated growth track
Core Competencies
- Exceptional organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail
- Strong time management and multitasking abilities
- Self-motivated with excellent task prioritization skills
- Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities
- Professional client-facing demeanor and appearance
- Passion for working collaboratively with experienced wealth advisors and CPAs focused on client success
Technical Requirements
- Proficiency or willingness to learn proprietary financial software platforms including:
- Fidelity Wealthscape
- Charles Schwab platforms
- Redtail CRM system
- Morningstar Office
- Lacerte Tax Software
- SmartVault Client Portal
- Tamarac Rebalancing and Reporting
Position Responsibilities
Administrative Support
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to partners, wealth advisors, and tax professionals
- Coordinate and schedule client meetings across both wealth management and tax services
- Prepare client reports, presentations, and meeting materials
- Handle client communications via phone, email, and in-person interactions
Client Services
- Client Onboarding: Facilitate new account opening, funding processes, and coordinate with advisory and tax teams to ensure seamless client integration
- Ongoing Client Support: Address daily client inquiries and requests for both wealth management and tax services
- Maintain client files and ensure compliance with documentation requirements
Professional Development
- Opportunity to pursue Series 65 licensing (for unlicensed candidates)
- Support for CFP certification pursuit
- Potential advancement to support advisory role for qualified candidates
Compensation & Benefits
Salary Range: $50,000 - $70,000 (commensurate with experience and credentials)
Benefits Package:
- Comprehensive health benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan with potential profit-sharing contributions
- Professional development opportunities and licensing support
- Clear advancement pathway for qualified candidates
Career Growth Opportunity
This is a growth-oriented position designed for ambitious professionals seeking to advance their careers in wealth management and financial planning. Candidates with Series 65 licensing or CFP candidacy will be fast-tracked for advisory support roles, with potential promotion to full advisory responsibilities within 2-3 years based on performance and continued professional development.
