Role - Senior Financial Advisor (Wealth Management)
Location - Foster City, CA
Work Type - Full Time / Hybrid

JOB DESCRIPTION

• A Bay Area wealth management firm with over $3B in assets under management, serving more than 1,000 clients.

• Combines the personalized approach of an independent RIA with the resources of a national platform.

• Dedicated to helping families thrive through comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and trusted advice.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

• Reports to: Senior Advisor Manager & Advisor Manager

• Benefits: Yes

• Status: Full Time/Exempt

• Date: Immediate

• Work environment: Hybrid (50%/month)

JOB SUMMARY

• The Senior Financial Advisor (SFA) serves as the primary relationship owner for high-net-worth clients, delivering comprehensive financial planning and investment guidance.

• Lead client meetings, develop planning strategies, and coordinate with portfolio management, tax professionals, and estate attorneys to deliver integrated advice.

• Maintain a focused client base (typically fewer than 100 households) and manage an established book of client relationships.

• Contribute to organic growth through client referrals, COI relationships, and partnership with the firm's Business Development team.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the primary advisor and trusted partner to high-net-worth client families (typically $5M+ in AUM)

• Deliver comprehensive financial planning across investments, tax, equity compensation, estate planning, and retirement strategies

• Lead client meetings and oversee preparation and follow-through with support from Senior Financial Advisor (Wealth Management)

• Collaborate with the Portfolio Management team to implement investment strategies aligned with client goals

• Drive organic growth through client referrals, COI relationships, and partnership with the Business Development team

• Mentor and develop Associate Financial Advisors to ensure high-quality client service

CLIENT PROFILE

• Technology professionals and executives

• Founders and entrepreneurs

• Households with complex equity compensation

• Clients navigating liquidity events, concentrated stock, and multi-generational planning

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 years of client-facing advisory experience in wealth management

• CFP® certification required

• Experience serving high-net-worth clients and delivering comprehensive financial planning

• Strong relationship management and communication skills

• Ability to develop new client relationships and partner with COIs

• Experience with financial planning software and CRM

COMPENSATION

• Total compensation includes base, bonus, and incentive comp

• Performance-based bonus (on-target at 20% of base, with additional upside for exceeding metrics, up to 30% of base salary)

• Incentives tied to new assets, referrals, and business development participation (unlimited upside)

HEALTH & FINANCIAL BENEFITS

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (100% medical coverage for employees / 50% coverage for dependents)

• Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account

• 401(K) retirement plan and contributions

• Comprehensive financial planning services for employees and their families

• Fertility and family-building benefits

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Firm sponsorship for certifications, designations, and continuing education (CFP®, CFA®, etc.)

• Professional development and ongoing advisor training

CULTURE & LIFESTYLE PERKS

• Paid sabbatical program for long-tenured employees

• Annual company retreat where employees are invited to bring their families

• Firm-sponsored volunteer events, paid volunteer time, and charitable matching

• Hybrid work environment (50% in-office per month)

COMPANY CULTURE AND VALUES

• CARE - we care for each other, our clients, and our community

• GROW - we have an intrinsic desire to grow ourselves and our firm

• DRIVE - we are fiercely driven to achieve our goals and those of our clients