Private wealth advisor

Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them. Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom. Empower Yourself.

The Private Wealth Advisor will be an essential member of a dedicated client practice team servicing Empower clients. In partnership with the Practice Lead and the Client Experience Specialist, the Wealth Advisor delivers high-touch, highly personalized support to our clients. Focus is on relationship management and delivering thoughtful, strategic planning conversations within your area of expertise. Coordinate ongoing financial reviews, support the execution of planning campaigns, and help identify opportunities to deepen relationships and expand wallet share within an elite client base.

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented and proactive advisor who brings deep curiosity, strong financial acumen, and a commitment to delivering an experience that is Easy, Personal, and Enlightening—an essential part of our mission to empower financial freedom for all and our vision to transform financial lives through advice, people, and technology. This Private Wealth Advisor must be based in Portland or Seattle.

What you will do

• Provide a best-in-class client experience through servicing proactive and reactive client engagements related to client onboarding, financial planning, and investor education
• Lead clients through an optimal experience by effective management of outreach campaigns and Financial Planning milestones
• Client relationship management: collaborate with your advisory team to grow and maintain strong long-term relationships with highly valued clients
• Financial planning & analysis: provide comprehensive financial planning services tailored to clients’ individual needs and goals
• Investment management: recommend, implement, and review investment strategies that align with clients’ risk tolerance and financial objectives
• Track market trends, economic conditions, and regulatory changes impacting investments
• Assist with monthly audit reviews in collaboration with various internal stakeholders
• Collaborate with Portfolio Management to drive relationship clearance, manage customization, and accommodate client requests

What you will bring

• Bachelor degree in Business or related discipline or equivalent experience
• 5+ years related work experience in financial services and client experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of wealth management strategies, financial planning, tax and income optimization, and estate planning
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills
• Detail oriented while managing multiple time-sensitive tasks simultaneously
• Proactive self-starter, strong situational awareness and strong organizational skills
• Exceptional at delivering effective client consultations – always composed, professional, and skilled at establishing trust and building long-term client relationships
• FINRA Series 65 required
• FINRA fingerprinting required upon hire

What will set you apart

• CFP preferred
• Proficient in or able to quickly learn: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Salesforce, NetX360, and other proprietary and recordkeeping systems

What we offer you

• We offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy balanced lives results in the best possible work performance.
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
• Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
• Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year
• Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Business Resource Groups (BRGs) – BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all.

Base Salary Range $87,400.00 - $123,400.00. The salary range above shows the typical minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation offered may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

Equal opportunity employer • Drug-free workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age (40 and over), race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.

Remote and Hybrid Positions For remote and hybrid positions you will be required to provide reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection as well as a place in your home to work with limited disruption. You must have reliable connectivity from an internet service provider that is fiber, cable or DSL internet. Other necessary computer equipment will be provided. You may be required to work in the office if you do not have an adequate homework environment and the required internet connection.

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