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Allworth Financial (www.allworthfinancial.com) is an independent investment financial advisory firm that specializes in retirement planning, investment advising, and 401(k) management with a direct approach to financial planning. Allworth Financial delivers long- and short-term investment planning solutions and advice to help clients achieve their goals and plan strategically for retirement.
Allworth Financial is a high growth, private equity backed, multi branch Registered Investment Advisor. Founded in Sacramento, California, in 1993 Allworth is primarily a fee-based, employee-centric fiduciary advisory firm, that prides itself on emphasizing client well-being and education. The business is a multi-billion dollar firm and is on track for continued growth through both acquisitions and strong organic growth. Allworth is considered a great place to work and was once again given the prestigious "Circle of Excellence" award by the National Business Research Institute for employee and client satisfaction in 2021, placing it among the best-loved brands in America. Allworth Financial was also recognized as a Barron's Top 40 RIA in 2024.
SUMMARY: The Wealth Management Associate partners closely with their assigned external sales representatives and advisors working to promote and sell Allworth's financial advice solutions to prospective clients referred by outside partners. They are the first point of contact for external partners and prospective clients and are responsible for prompt meeting scheduling, accurate and timely data gathering and client deliverables, and generally overseeing the sales cycle to ensure a superior client experience and new business success. The role requires best-in-class relationship management and communication skills and excellent organizational skills. The ideal candidate is a natural relationship builder, ambitious, and has a strong sense of urgency and accountability to the task at hand. The Wealth Management Associate reports directly to the Head of Custodial Referral Programs but receives workflow direction from their assigned sales representatives and by meeting the demands of our external partners.
The Wealth Management Associate works actively as part of a cross-functional, centralized support team to: (1) Serve as the first point of contact for incoming new business referrals, immediately acknowledging and acting on next steps for prospective clients and the referring partner; (2) Coordinate with all internal and external parties to make sure each step of the sales cycle is completed in an optimal timeframe; and (3) Oversee the onboarding process to ensure a superior client experience and new business success.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. First point of contact (25%)
   • Serve as the first point of contact for incoming new business referrals, immediately acknowledging and acting on next steps for prospective clients and the referring partner
   • Ensure introductory meeting is scheduled in a timely manner and in coordination with all involved parties
   • Gather and document initial client case information to facilitate the introductory meeting
   • Adhere to best-in-class response and turnaround times both initially and throughout the new business process

1. Sales cycle oversight (40%)

• Coordinate with all internal and external parties to ensure each step of the sales cycle is completed in an optimal timeframe
• Work to gather the information necessary to create and disseminate prospective client deliverables, including financial plans, investment proposals, and any supplemental presentation materials
• Oversee the onboarding process including paperwork packet creation and delivery to all appropriate parties, funding of accounts, and necessary communications

1. Ongoing sales support (35%)

• Maintain superior knowledge of program-specific rules of engagement and systems
• Help to oversee assigned regional pipelines of new business opportunities
• Provide data management and systems-related support to assigned sales reps
• Report on the effectiveness of regional sales activity and tactics to leadership, as requested

Willingness to travel up to 10%
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• 4-year degree in finance, business or related
• 3+ years of sales support or related experience
• Client service or relationship management experience a plus
• Working knowledge of Salesforce or a similar CRM a plus
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects
• Well organized and with excellent attention to detail, including basic proofreading skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office programs (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
• Willingness to learn about - and work compliantly within - the financial services industry
• Must be in good compliance standing with all rules, regulations and policies Must be in good compliance standing with all rules, regulations and policies

OSHA REQUIREMENT: This position requires the ability to stand or sit for long periods of time, lift at least 15 pounds, file documents in high or low cabinets, to use the telephone and to use the computer systems.
BENEFITS
We value our associates' time and effort. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive base pay and an extensive benefits package, including:

• Medical: Blue Shield (PPOs and HDHP with HSA) plans and Kaiser (HMO) plans for California associates
• Dental insurance with MetLife
• Vision insurance with VSP
• Optional supplemental benefits
• Healthcare savings accounts with company contribution
• Flexible spending accounts
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous 401K contributions
• Exempt associates qualify for our flexible paid time off policy
• Non-Exempt associates will receive 15 days of paid time off annually during the first three years of employment
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Option to participate in our Equity Purchase Program (Contract, intern, and part-time employees are not eligible)
• Future growth opportunities within the company

In addition, we work to maintain the best possible environment for our associates, where people can learn and grow with the firm. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where each person feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning and culture.
Benefits are available to full-time associates who work more than 30 hours a week.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. Typical reporting relationships are described, but actual relationships may vary in some instances. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or knowledge required of personnel classified in this job.
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