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Wealth Associate Jobs in Hawaii (NOW HIRING)

Tax Senior - Private Wealth

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$80K - $99K/yr

What You'll Do As a Tax Senior in our Private Wealth Tax practice, you will perform high-level reviews of tax research of individual, fiduciary, partnership, closely-held corporations, estate, and ...

Fee Specialist

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$41K - $52K/yr

Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field, or equivalent work ... Wealth Management Service Center - Financial Analysis & Reporting (FAR) Fees, Balancing and ...

Fee Specialist

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$41K - $52K/yr

... our Wealth Management Service Center team. In this role, you'll be responsible to perform fee ... Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field, or equivalent work ...

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How much do wealth associate jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for wealth associate in Hawaii is $20.64, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.48 and $21.49 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a wealth associate do?

A Wealth Associate supports financial advisors and wealth management teams in serving clients' investment and financial planning needs. Their responsibilities often include preparing client reports, assisting with account administration, researching investment options, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Wealth Associates also help facilitate client communications and may participate in developing financial strategies under the guidance of senior advisors. They play a critical role in delivering high-quality service and enhancing the client experience within wealth management firms.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a wealth associate?

To thrive as a Wealth Associate, you need a solid understanding of financial products, investment strategies, and regulatory compliance, often supported by a degree in finance or economics and relevant certifications such as FINRA Series 7 and 66. Proficiency in portfolio management software, CRM systems, and financial planning tools is typically required. Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and a client-focused mindset distinguish top performers in this role. These skills and qualities are essential for building trust, managing client portfolios effectively, and ensuring compliance in a highly regulated industry.

What are the typical growth opportunities for a wealth associate within a financial advisory firm?

Wealth Associates often start by supporting senior advisors with client management, financial planning, and administrative tasks. As they gain experience and demonstrate strong client relationship skills, they may progress to roles such as Associate Wealth Advisor or Wealth Advisor, eventually managing their own client portfolios. Many firms also offer structured training, mentorship, and licensing support to help Wealth Associates advance. Career growth is typically linked to developing technical expertise, building trust with clients, and contributing to the firm's overall success.

What is the difference between Wealth Associate vs Financial Advisor?

AspectWealth AssociateFinancial Advisor
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor's degree; certifications like Series 7 or 66 are commonOften requires a bachelor's degree; certifications such as CFP, Series 7, or 66 are standard
Work EnvironmentWorks in financial firms, supporting senior staff and client service teamsWorks directly with clients to provide financial planning and investment advice
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by wealth management firms, banks, and financial institutionsUsed across independent firms, banks, and advisory practices

While both roles involve finance and client interaction, a Wealth Associate typically supports senior staff and handles administrative tasks, whereas a Financial Advisor works directly with clients to develop personalized financial plans and investment strategies.

What are the most commonly searched types of Wealth jobs in Hawaii?

The most popular types of Wealth jobs in Hawaii are:

What cities in Hawaii are hiring for Wealth Associate jobs?

Cities in Hawaii with the most Wealth Associate job openings:

Infographic showing various Wealth Associate job openings in Hawaii as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 28% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,937 per year, or $20.6 per hour.

Associate Wealth Advisor - Plaza

Central Pacific Bank

Honolulu, HI • On-site

$22.60 - $29.38/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 22 days ago


Central Pacific Bank rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

116th of 171 rated banks


Job description

Provide professional investment and life insurance advice including comprehensive financial planning to the wealth management, commercial and small business markets; developing new business relationships in those markets; and enhancing the Central Pacific's employees' overall knowledge of these products in accordance with the bank's strategic business plans.

Provides logistical, analytical, and clerical sales support to the Wealth Advisors, if the position is with a Wealth Advisor Team.

Performs all duties and interacts with internal and external customers in a manner that is expressly aligned with the Company's Core Values of approaching all actions with a “Voyaging Spirit” and being “Positively Ohana”. Exhibits core competencies that result in consistent delivery of positive Customer Interactions, Empowerment and Ownership and demonstrates key professional and performance skills such as Active Listening, effective Oral and Written Communication, Action and Solution Oriented and Thoroughness.

Primary Accountabilities:

Job Specific Duties (Wealth Advisor)

  • Provide professional investment and life insurance advice to the retail and small business market.
  • Prospect retail and small business markets for new customer.
  • Financial Results and Efficiencies
  • Production: Achieve budgeted amount of fee income based upon territory size, number of years of experience, and industry averages.
  • Help business partners achieve their Investment Service fee income goals.
  • Budget Goals: Help maintain expenses within approved budgets and support WA’s towards fee income goals.
  • Efficiency: Complete required and requested reports on time and accurately.

Job Specific Duties (Sales Assistant)

  • Wealth Advisor Support: Responsible for opening new accounts, performing account transfers, assisting Wealth Advisor with office files, following up on account numbers, incoming transfers, missing items, verifying monetary transactions, placing orders, and other items that increase production.
  • Customer Support: Responsible for assisting customers with servicing issues, such as account maintenance, check orders, record changes, researching customer inquiries, etc.

Team Focused Leadership

  • Participate in Bank sponsored Internal/external events.
  • Participate in Bank sponsored focus groups, initiatives, campaigns.

Relationship Banking/Relationship

  • Provide analytical, logistical, and clerical support for sales and special projects, including sales campaigns, investment seminars, trade shows and other activities to promote sales opportunities, with efficiency and cost-effectiveness for Investment Services and business partners.
  • Demonstrate core values teamwork, integrity, exceptional services by recognizing and being recognized by internal/external clients.
  • Maintain internal service standards.
  • Actively seek opportunities to help prospects and customers and strengthen relationships through introductions and referrals to Wealth Management, Commercial & Consumer Divisions.

Risk Management/Compliance

  • Responsible for following internal procedures to achieve satisfactory internal, LPL, FDIC audits.
  • Comply in a timely manner with all compliance requests.
  • Adhere to Bank policies and procedures.
  • Keep abreast of regulatory and industry developments.

Personal/Professional Development

  • Attend required and elective training and workshops.
  • Participate in professional group/organization.
  • Obtain industry designations to broaden product/service skillset for financial planning,
  • insurance and fee-based platforms.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalency required.
  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited 4-year university, preferably in a related field preferred.

Experience:

  • 4+ years of experience in Retail financial sales and servicing required.

License/Certification:

  • Series 7 license required.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

  • Must be able to perform light physical work and to move or lift items including but not limited to boxes, files and papers up to 20 pounds unless otherwise as indicated.
  • Must be able to operate and proficiently use standard office equipment, including phone, copier, personal computer and/or other work related mechanical or electronic devices and applications.
  • Must be able to clearly communicate verbally and in writing with all internal and external customers. Must also be able to hear sufficiently to engage in daily discussions and interactions.
  • Must be able to read and understand bank-related documents.
  • Must be able to work in a conventional office setting, involving sitting at a desk or workstation for long periods of time. Must also be able to adapt to different work environments as needed to perform the job.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.


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