Associate Financial Advisor - Operational

Wealth Strategies Group is a financial planning firm located in Latham, New York. We work closely with individuals and families to help them organize, manage, and plan for their financial futures. Our goal is to help our clients gain clarity and peace of mind in their financial planning efforts so they can lead happier, more worry-free lives.

As an Associate Financial Advisor, your primary role will be to meet with the firms existing clients on a regular basis to provide them with ongoing advice and guidance. You’ll play a key role in ensuring assigned clients receive the exceptional service, attention to detail, and personalized guidance our firm is known for.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strengthening existing client relationships through regular communication and periodic reviews of their accounts and overall financial picture.
• Review financial plans with clients to give them clarity about where they are relative to where they want to be.
• Request financial plan approval from and communicate plan delivery to our firm for assigned clients.
• Update and verify client financial information to ensure each review reflects a complete and accurate financial picture.
• Communicate investment philosophy to clients and the role each of their accounts plays in the overall portfolio strategy.
• Oversee account transfers and maintain accurate client data across systems, including eMoney.
• Maintain and troubleshoot eMoney connections, ensuring all account integrations remain current.
• Track onboarding progress, review schedules, and RMDs using firm systems and logs to ensure timely completion.
• Collaborate with advisors and operations to improve internal processes and deliver an exceptional client experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of financial services or financial planning experience
• Familiarity with eMoney or similar financial planning software
• Strong attention to detail, computer skills, self motivated and client service orientation
• FINRA Series 7, 63, 65/66, and Life/Health license

What We Offer

• $70,000–$120,000 base salary (depending on experience and licensing)
• Hybrid schedule: 2 days in-office (Latham, NY) + 3 days remote
• Employer-funded retirement plan after 2 years
• Ongoing education, licensing, and professional development support
• Opportunities for bonus’s
• Career growth path toward Senior Advisor role

Join a firm built on trust, passion, accountability, and innovation–and help clients achieve financial peace of mind for generations to come.

Pay: $70,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Retirement plan

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Latham, NY 12110