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Associate Wealth Management Advisor

Vaco
$80,000.00 - $90,000.00 / yr
401(k), retirement plan
United States, Connecticut, Shelton
Oct 15, 2025
Position: Associate Advisor - Client Experience & Financial Planning Overview A growing advisory team in the financial services sector is seeking an Associate Advisor to support client relationship management, financial plan development, and overall client experience initiatives. Key Responsibilities Client Engagement & Relationship Support Participate in client meetings and reviews to gather goals, assess needs, and discuss tailored financial strategies. Maintain consistent communication to strengthen long-term relationships and enhance the client experience. Update and manage client information within internal tracking and planning systems. Financial Planning & Analysis Assist in creating comprehensive financial strategies encompassing investments, retirement readiness, risk management, and estate considerations. Collaborate with senior advisors to review data, interpret reports, and recommend plan adjustments based on client goals and market trends. Ongoing Plan Management Monitor client plans to ensure alignment with objectives and evolving circumstances. Support the delivery of timely updates, follow-ups, and service reviews in coordination with lead advisors. Team Collaboration Partner with colleagues across advisory, operations, and planning functions to provide seamless client service. Share insights and contribute to collective problem-solving to enhance overall advisory performance. Preferred Background 2+ years in a financial advisory, client service, or planning support role (wealth management, financial planning, or related environment preferred). Strong communication, organization, and analytical skills. Familiarity with financial planning software, CRM systems, or investment platforms (specific systems will be trained on). Progress toward professional certification (e.g., CFP, CFA, or similar) is a plus. Work Model Hybrid or in-office within the regional advisory network (exact location determined by assigned advisor team). Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.