Associate Wealth Advisor - Hightower Signature Wealth

Our Story

Founded in 2008, Hightower is a wealth management firm that provides investment, financial and retirement planning services to individuals, foundations and family offices, as well as 401(k) consulting and cash management services to corporations. Hightower’s capital solutions, operational support services, size and scale empower its vibrant community of independent-minded wealth advisors to grow their businesses and help their clients achieve their financial vision. Based in Chicago with advisors across the U.S., we operate as a registered investment advisor (RIA).

Your Future Team

You will join a collaborative and client focused wealth management team dedicated to delivering comprehensive financial planning and exceptional client service. Reporting directly to a Lead Wealth Advisor, the Associate Wealth Advisor serves as a key partner in supporting client relationships, preparing financial planning analyses, and helping execute investment and wealth management strategies. The ideal candidate brings formal wealth management or financial planning experience, strong investment proposal and client communication skills, appropriate industry licensing, and a collaborative, growth-oriented mindset. This role offers significant exposure to all aspects of financial planning and is ideal for a professional seeking to grow into a lead advisory position.

What You'll Do

The Associate Wealth Advisor supports advisors and clients by helping provide personalized wealth management solutions and ensuring a high-quality client experience. You will combine financial planning, investment analysis, relationship management, and operational support.

• Assist Lead Wealth Advisors in managing client relationships and delivering comprehensive wealth management services
• Prepare financial plans, retirement projections, cash flow analyses, and estate planning summaries using firm approved planning software
• Participate in client meetings by preparing agendas, gathering documentation, taking notes, and assisting with follow up items
• Analyze client financial data and provide recommendations to support investment, retirement, tax, and estate planning strategies
• Monitor client portfolios and assist with investment reviews, rebalancing, and implementation of advisor recommendations
• Collaborate with custodians, attorneys, accountants, and other professional partners to facilitate client needs
• Respond to client inquiries and service requests
• Maintain accurate client records and ensure compliance with regulatory and firm requirements
• Support business development efforts through prospect meeting preparation, presentation materials, and follow up activities
• Stay current on financial planning concepts, investment strategies, and industry developments

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field
• 2 or more years of experience in wealth management, financial planning, investment advisory, or financial services
• CFP® designation completed, in progress, or willingness to pursue
• Working knowledge of financial planning concepts, investment management principles, and retirement planning strategies
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial information
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a client service mindset
• Experience with financial planning and CRM software such as eMoney, MoneyGuidePro, Salesforce, or similar platforms
• FINRA Series 65 license, Series 6, or Series 7 or ability to obtain within a specified timeframe preferred

What We Offer

• Coverage on the first day of employment for medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid parental leave (16 weeks for primary caregiver and 8 weeks for secondary caregiver)
• 401k matching plan
• HSA employer contributions
• Student loan assistance
• Pet insurance
• In-office four days a week and work from home one day a week
• Base salary of $75,000-$95,000 plus discretionary bonus (exact base salary amount will be dependent on experience)

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Hightower is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer-related), gender identity or expression, genetic information including sickle cell or hemoglobin C trait, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local law.

You are a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident or possess other unrestricted U.S. work authorization and will not require sponsorship for U.S. work authorization now or anytime in the future.