Squarely LLC
About the Company
As the Lead Advisor at our clientan industry-leading, rapidly expanding RIAyou will work directly with a dynamic leader who is stepping back from day-to-day operations to focus on CEO-level strategy. You will be the lead advisor for the relationships previously managed by the CEO. This is an in office 5 day a week role.
About the Role
To enable this shift, our client is seeking a great, highly skilled financial advisor to take over an assigned book of UHNW clients within a defined succession. You will serve as the primary advisor and the connective force between clients, the advisory team, and specialistsleading sophisticated capital markets and comprehensive planning conversations to ensure a high-touch, seamless transition and sustained growth.
Responsibilities
Act as an experienced advisor managing existing UHNW client relationships by conducting review meetings and meetings with qualified leads (generated by the firm or self-generated). Oversee core UHNW client relationships with significant revenue impact, handling client service questions and needs; request support for meeting preparation as needed based on capacity. Conduct client review meetings and all other meeting types for Senior Advisors top clients and other assigned firm clients. Discuss comprehensive financial plans and advanced planning vehicles appropriate for complex UHNW situations, including the income, gift, and estate tax implications of each planning strategy under consideration. Coordinate the full planning process with clients and their external advisors (e.g., CPAs, attorneys, trustees) to ensure integrated, multi-generational outcomes. Contribute to business development and lead generation through referral-based marketing, COI relationship development, and additional targeted marketing activities; success in these areas will be rewarded. Potentially develop new client relationships and/or train and supervise other staff members as part of team leadership.
Qualifications
8+ years advising UHNW clients; proven track record of retaining and growing complex relationships. Advanced planning expertise; comfort with tax, estate, trust, and philanthropic coordination. Investment acumen across public and private markets; familiarity with alternatives and concentrated stock strategies. Series 65 or CFP is required, designations such asCFA, CPA or JD/LLM are a bonus. Exceptional communication, discretion, and client service orientation; strong compliance record.
Required Skills
Lead, manage, and engage directly with a designated group of UHNW clients to best support their financial, investment, estate, and risk outcomes; be directly responsible for retention and relationship depth with assigned key clients. Communicate proactively to understand client needs, objectives, goals, concerns, and planning tools; represent the client with internal stakeholders and external partners to carry out their service goals. Ensure all inbound client communications are handled promptly and professionally. Provide guidance and expert advice to management, clients, and external parties on technical financial planning and investment topics, systems, and process-related matters relevant to UHNW households. Review client investments on a quarterly or semiannual basis to confirm required actions have been taken and that portfolios align with policy, liquidity, tax, and risk considerations. Analyze information and evaluate results to determine the best solutions for client or operational issues, taking accountability for decisions and outcomes. Identify concerns, risks, or opportunities within client accounts or households and update, correct, or escalate information proactively to protect the client relationship and firm standards.
Preferred Skills
Note: This role centers on UHNW relationship management and is a succession opportunity linked to a $1B AUM book, with a focus on retention, thoughtful transition, and measured growth.
Pay range and compensation package
$250000-$1,000,000
As the Lead Advisor at our clientan industry-leading, rapidly expanding RIAyou will work directly with a dynamic leader who is stepping back from day-to-day operations to focus on CEO-level strategy. You will be the lead advisor for the relationships previously managed by the CEO. This is an in office 5 day a week role.
About the Role
To enable this shift, our client is seeking a great, highly skilled financial advisor to take over an assigned book of UHNW clients within a defined succession. You will serve as the primary advisor and the connective force between clients, the advisory team, and specialistsleading sophisticated capital markets and comprehensive planning conversations to ensure a high-touch, seamless transition and sustained growth.
Responsibilities
Act as an experienced advisor managing existing UHNW client relationships by conducting review meetings and meetings with qualified leads (generated by the firm or self-generated). Oversee core UHNW client relationships with significant revenue impact, handling client service questions and needs; request support for meeting preparation as needed based on capacity. Conduct client review meetings and all other meeting types for Senior Advisors top clients and other assigned firm clients. Discuss comprehensive financial plans and advanced planning vehicles appropriate for complex UHNW situations, including the income, gift, and estate tax implications of each planning strategy under consideration. Coordinate the full planning process with clients and their external advisors (e.g., CPAs, attorneys, trustees) to ensure integrated, multi-generational outcomes. Contribute to business development and lead generation through referral-based marketing, COI relationship development, and additional targeted marketing activities; success in these areas will be rewarded. Potentially develop new client relationships and/or train and supervise other staff members as part of team leadership.
Qualifications
8+ years advising UHNW clients; proven track record of retaining and growing complex relationships. Advanced planning expertise; comfort with tax, estate, trust, and philanthropic coordination. Investment acumen across public and private markets; familiarity with alternatives and concentrated stock strategies. Series 65 or CFP is required, designations such asCFA, CPA or JD/LLM are a bonus. Exceptional communication, discretion, and client service orientation; strong compliance record.
Required Skills
Lead, manage, and engage directly with a designated group of UHNW clients to best support their financial, investment, estate, and risk outcomes; be directly responsible for retention and relationship depth with assigned key clients. Communicate proactively to understand client needs, objectives, goals, concerns, and planning tools; represent the client with internal stakeholders and external partners to carry out their service goals. Ensure all inbound client communications are handled promptly and professionally. Provide guidance and expert advice to management, clients, and external parties on technical financial planning and investment topics, systems, and process-related matters relevant to UHNW households. Review client investments on a quarterly or semiannual basis to confirm required actions have been taken and that portfolios align with policy, liquidity, tax, and risk considerations. Analyze information and evaluate results to determine the best solutions for client or operational issues, taking accountability for decisions and outcomes. Identify concerns, risks, or opportunities within client accounts or households and update, correct, or escalate information proactively to protect the client relationship and firm standards.
Preferred Skills
Note: This role centers on UHNW relationship management and is a succession opportunity linked to a $1B AUM book, with a focus on retention, thoughtful transition, and measured growth.
Pay range and compensation package
$250000-$1,000,000