Senior Advisor

Senior Advisor

Reports to: Partner

Status: Exempt, Full Time 

Moneta is an independent Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) wholly focused on going further for our clients. We are one firm with many solutions and we provide a full spectrum of financial advisory services, but our true purpose is centered on building relationships and providing exceptional service to our clients around the globe. For that reason, we’ve built an entrepreneurial business model organized around our clients. Our Partner-led teams are empowered to serve only in the best interest of their clients. Our independence means that we are never beholden to stakeholders or parent companies. We also have the unique ability to trace our history back nearly 150 years, demonstrating our ability to evolve to meet the needs of those we serve.

Summary

The Senior Financial Advisor will work closely with the Partner and other Advisors on the client team to provide comprehensive financial advice to our clientele of high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutions. This position requires a Certified Financial Planner® (CFP) designation and will work with partners to assess clients’ financial situations, develop personalized financial plans, and recommend appropriate investment strategies, insurance products, and retirement planning solutions.

The role demands strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain client relationships, as well as proficiency in financial analysis and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a deep understanding of financial markets and products, along with a commitment to ethical standards and continuing education to maintain their CFP® certification.

Essential Responsibilities

• Workclosely with the Partner teams and serveas subject matterexpertto the firm on all aspects ofthe financial planningbusiness
• Maintain frequent communication with the Partneron team and client issues
• Lead client meetings to understand their financial goals, needs, and risk tolerance through comprehensive consultations and assessments
• Prepare and/or review financial action plans and projectionscompiledby team members
• Facilitateservices forclientsincluding investment management, retirement planning, education planning, tax and accounting services, insurance planning, banking and cash management, business planning, estate planning, and philanthropic strategies
• Developand sourcenew business with prospect and referral pipeline
• Participatein testing new technologies for the firm and applycomplex testing skills utilizing financial planning expertise
• Helpto lead firm and team in strategic planning discussions and executevision
• Assistteam to enhance training and deliverinformation in a format understandable by the client
• Teachsystems knowledge and efficiency within Moneta University learning management platform
• Collaboratewith the Partner to carry out marketing and business development opportunities
• Participatein Moneta Executive Mentorship program as well asprovidecoaching, mentoring, and training to team members
• Conductannual performance appraisals for direct reports, as well asassistin interviewing andhiringteam members
• Travel as necessary to meet with clients

Qualifications

• Certified Financial Planner® (CFP), and/or Certified Financial Analyst® (CFA), (minimum of one required to be registered)
• A Series 65 or combination of a Series 7 and Series 66 licensingisrequired within 60 days of hire if a CFP or CFA designation is not previously held
• Bachelor's degree required
• 10 or more years of relevantand progressively more complex experience, in one or more of the seven subject areas defined by the CFP board.
• Minimum of 3-5 years working as a client service advisor
• Certified Public Accountant® (CPA) with tax expertise, or Juris Doctor (JD) with estate planningexperience aplus

Additional Information

Moneta is committed to providing the best possible care for our employees; part of this care includes offering comprehensive benefits that enhance the well-being of employees and their families:

• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Employer cost-shared medical and dental insurance
• Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, AD&D insurance, and basic life insurance
• 401k Match – 50% of employee contributions up to 6% of compensation
• Discretionary annual profit-sharing bonus
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development reimbursement
• Paid volunteer time off (VTO)
• Employee referral incentive bonus program
• Onsite wellness programs & rewards
• Employee engagement activities

Moneta is a fiduciary fee-only Registered Investment Advisory firm and is unable to hold securities licenses with the exception of Series 65.  We also do not allow outside business activities, insurance commissions and/or trails.