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About the Company:

Wealthspire is a leading wealth management, retirement advisory, and business management firm serving individuals, families, endowments, and institutions across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. We provide a comprehensive platform that brings together wealth management, institutional consulting, business management, family office, and retirement plan advisory services - empowering clients to navigate complexity with clarity and confidence. With over 1,200 employees across more than 40 offices, we deliver insights and solutions backed by deep research, technology, and decades of expertise. Our collective businesses create a unified ecosystem designed to meet clients wherever they are in their financial journey. Wealthspire is redefining the future of financial solutions through collaboration, scale, and a steadfast commitment to putting people first - our clients, our colleagues, and our communities.

Position Overview:  Wealthspire is seeking a Wealth Advisor at the SVP level to work closely with the Ground Control team. This role will be based in the Ground Control’s Century City, Los Angeles office. The successful candidate will function as a trusted investment resource, partnering with the Ground Control team to address client needs and inquiries. As part of Wealthspire’s infrastructure, including its best-in-class investment and service teams, the Advisor will collaborate closely with the Ground Control Managing Directors and broader team to deliver integrated strategic wealth management solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner closely with the Ground Control Managing Directors to assist in managing and servicing client relationships and engagements on an ongoing basis.
• Analyze client investment objectives, risk tolerance, net worth, income, and investment experience to determine appropriate account structures and asset allocations.
• Execute investment management and financial planning activities, including portfolio rebalancing, cash and money movements, required minimum distributions, tax-loss harvesting, charitable planning strategies, lending evaluations, and education funding analysis.
• Monitor client portfolios, review investment performance, and recommend adjustments in alignment with client goals and market conditions.
• Manage and respond to ad hoc inbound client inquiries related to investment opportunities; conduct research and coordinate with external advisors or subject-matter experts as required.
• Actively service client accounts by performing and coordinating administrative functions, including account and asset transfers, transaction processing, performance reporting, and completion of required documentation.
• Work closely with the Ground Control Managing Directors to ensure consistent, high-quality client service across investment, planning, and account-related inquiries.
• Assist in the development and presentation of comprehensive financial plans using approved financial planning software and tools.
• Prepare for, attend, and follow up on client meetings, including documentation of action items and coordination of next steps.
• Develop and prepare proposals and presentation materials for prospective clients.
• Coordinate with clients’ external advisors, including attorneys, accountants, and other professional partners, to support integrated planning solutions.
• Maintain and continuously expand working knowledge of financial planning disciplines, including estate and gift planning, income tax strategies, insurance solutions, credit and lending options, education funding, and charitable and philanthropic planning.
• Pursue ongoing professional development, including additional licenses or professional designations, and actively participate in internal training, external education programs, and industry networking events.

 Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in financial planning, business, accounting, finance, economics, law, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• 10 + years of experience in wealth management or a related financial services field; equivalent or complementary experience may be considered.
• A professional designation, such as CFP, CFA, or another recognized credential in wealth management or financial planning, is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to support and scale new business offerings; proven capability to independently manage and prioritize multiple initiatives.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and professionally.
• Collaborative, flexible team player who is highly adaptable to change and receptive to new ideas and approaches.
• Demonstrated creative thinking and innovative problem-solving capabilities.
• High degree of reliability, accountability, and follow-through on commitments.
• Strong personal integrity and a proactive, self-motivated professional approach.
• Prior supervisory or people management experience is preferred but not required.
• Proven problem-solving skills, including the ability to influence, build consensus, and navigate complex stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to address questions and concerns thoughtfully and collaboratively in a client-focused environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; experience with CRM systems, portfolio management platforms, and financial planning software is preferred.

What We Offer:  

We're proud to offer a competitive salary, PTO & paid holidays, 401(k) with match, and more. The base salary range for this position is $170,000 – $200,000. The base salary offered will be determined by factors including, but not limited to, experience, credentials, education, certifications, skill level required for the position, the scope of the position, and geographic location. Actual base salary offered will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives. 

Wealthspire is an inclusive Equal Employment Opportunity employer.