Associate Wealth Advisor

West Des Moines, IA on site Until 9/21/2026 2+ years exp First posted July 23, 2026 Last posted July 23, 2026
Job description

As an associate wealth advisor, you will work directly with the wealth management team to create comprehensive wealth plans that include a coordinated financial strategy that aligns with each client’s goals and values. Our focus is to partner with clients to create a strategy for today and beyond. A successful associate wealth advisor will be a thoughtful listener, have a strong team mentality and be driven to grow professionally and personally.

Responsibilities

  • Work with your wealth advisor team to provide comprehensive wealth management advice to high net worth clients

  • Prepare thoughtful, customized comprehensive financial plans and portfolios by conducting research and analysis of potential client solutions

  • Effectively work with your team and available resources in support of our clients; executing client requests, updating information, follow up on open items

  • Critical in supporting, retaining and building meaningful client relationships

  • Participate in the sales process in partnership with team to build new client relationships

  • Actively develop skills in various software programs for investment and financial planning

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree (degrees in finance or related field are a plus)

  • 2+ years of prior experience working in a financial planning, accounting, law firm, or other organization that provided relevant experience

  • CFP designation or Series 65 required

Skills & Knowledge

  • Understanding of wealth management including fee-based consulting, mutual funds, money manager programs, insurance and financial planning

  • Previous experience with high net worth or ultra-high net worth clients/families is preferred

  • Experience utilizing financial planning software (eMoney, MoneyGuide Pro)

  • Highly effective interpersonal, relationship management and communication skills

  • Strong attention to detail Excellent organizational and time management skills in a high-energy environment to manage multiple priorities

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We welcome your interest in being a part of our firm. We believe in giving associates progressive opportunities, actively nurturing professional growth and giving back to the community. We are dedicated to building a diverse culture where everyone has the support they need to achieve their career goals. We offer an innovative workplace and a culture that fosters camaraderie, teamwork and work-life balance.


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EOE M/F/D/V

Compensation (from employer):
Wealth Advisor: $95K – $120K
Associate Wealth Advisor: $75K – $90K

About this role

Summary

Assist in providing comprehensive wealth management advice and client relationship support.

Job title

Associate Wealth Advisor

Experience level

2+ years

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

finance

Location requirements

West Des Moines, IA; remote work not specified.

Salary

$75k–$90k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

CFPSeries 65financial planning software

Preferred skills

high net worth clientsultra-high net worth clientsmutual fundsinsurance

Specializations

wealth managementfinancial planninginvestment softwareclient relationships
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

West Des Moines, IA, USA

On-site City