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Associate Wealth Advisor

Waverly Advisors’ primary goal is to serve our clients, one another, and our communities. We aren’t your typical wealth management firm. Our intense client focus is at the center of everything we do. We go far beyond just managing our clients’ investments, offering truly in-depth financial planning. We set ourselves apart by actually living and acting on our guiding principle, ‘Serve.’ It is the reason we go to work every day.

In this role, you’ll be challenged to take on work that upholds our guiding principle and drives Waverly Advisors forward. We hope you’ll grow as a person and leader in your field and transform those around you as well.

We are looking to add an Associate Wealth Advisor to our team in our Atlanta, GA office. The Associate Wealth Advisor is an essential part of the Waverly Advisors team, providing comprehensive support to our high-net-worth clients by working closely with experienced Wealth Advisors. The Associate Wealth Advisor assists advisors with the operational needs of their clients, helps to manage client relationships, and actively participates in the advanced planning process. This is accomplished through ongoing communication, excellent client service and outstanding operational support. This role is ideal for those who wish to develop client advisory skills under the guidance and mentorship of an experienced Wealth Advisory team. A successful candidate will have the ability to effectively communicate with clients and team members, critical attention to detail, strong written and verbal communication skills, an energetic and positive attitude, and a willingness to learn. Organizational skills, resiliency and flexibility, promptness and the ability to anticipate needs are necessary in all tasks and responsibilities.

Associate Wealth Advisor Responsibilities: 

• Facilitates the client consulting process through the preparation and follow-up of each step of the client experience and active participation in client meetings.
• Supports Wealth Advisors’ business development efforts.
• Executes client requests, updates client information, and follows up on open items for advisors and clients.
• Builds a strong wealth management acumen with an understanding of Waverly’s investment philosophy and ongoing general market outlook, portfolio construction and management, goals-based financial planning, alongside estate, tax and philanthropic planning considerations.
• Prepares client meeting materials and attends client and/or prospect meetings.
• Monitors clients’ asset allocations, rebalancing of portfolios, and trade recommendations by working with our internal trading team.
• Manages completion of deliverables from start to finish with Client Service Associates and/or various internal and external parties as needed.
• Provides diligent documentation of client communication and utilizes CRM software.
• Serves day-to-day client needs and collaborates with team members to ensure the highest level of service.
• Provides on-demand and scheduled reports to advisors and clients, as requested.
• Participates in and contributes to team meetings, as assigned.
• Reviews quarterly reports for accuracy.
• Tracks and completes any special projects throughout the year as needed.
• Manages client onboarding process and facilitates new account paperwork with client service team.
• Utilizes various custodial platforms such as Schwab, Fidelity and Pershing to help maintain client accounts as needed.

Travel:  

• Minimal travel is required.

Required Qualifications and Skills:  

• Bachelor’s Degree required; strong preference given to MBA, CFA®, or CFP® professionals or those on track to earn any of these designations.
• One to five years’ experience in the financial services industry, preferably at an RIA or Broker/Dealer.
• Detail-oriented self-starter with problem solving ability, adaptability, and flexibility.
• Effective speaking and presentation skills.
• Excellent writing proficiency.
• Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and balance multiple projects simultaneously.
• Coachable with the ability to work in a team environment and independently.
• Learning and development mindset and drive for continuous improvement.
• Personal commitment to continuing education for professional development and growth.
• Can-do attitude where no task is too big or small.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:  

• Desire to pursue CFP or CFA Certification if not already obtained.
• Experience with financial planning software such as eMoney, Right Capital, etc.
• Proficiency in a CRM such as RedTail or Salesforce.
• Knowledge of financial custodians and their platforms.

Physical Requirements:  

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision benefit options
• 401K
• Twelve paid holiday days per year
• Extra vacation day on your birthday week
• Three weeks of PTO, increasing to four weeks after three years of service, and five weeks after eight years of service
• Four weeks paid sabbatical program after seven consecutive years of service, maximum of two sabbaticals while employed with us
• Compensation commensurate with experience

Legal:

Waverly Advisors, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, disability, uniform service, veteran status, age, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Interested in applying?

If you believe you would be a good fit for our team and would like to be considered for this position, please send a resume and cover letter with salary requirements to Human Resources at [email protected].

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Senior Tax Accountant

Waverly Advisors’ primary goal is to serve our clients, one another, and our communities. We aren’t your typical wealth management firm. Our intense client focus is at the center of everything we do. We go far beyond just managing our clients’ investments, offering truly in-depth financial planning. We set ourselves apart by actually living and acting on our guiding principle, ‘Serve.’ It is the reason we go to work every day.

In this role, you’ll be challenged to take on work that upholds our guiding principle and drives Waverly Advisors forward. We hope you’ll grow as a person and leader in your field and transform those around you as well.

We are looking to add a Senior Tax Accountant to our team in our Fairfield, OH office. As a Senior Tax Accountant, you will contribute to a team of professionals dedicated to delivering exceptional client service. The ideal candidate will possess a high aptitude for general accounting principles and advanced technical expertise, be detail-oriented, and demonstrate strong analytical skills. The role requires an individual with excellent organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively, as well as a self-motivated, proactive person who can thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment providing essential support to the team during our period of rapid growth.

Responsibilities: 

• Prepare and review tax returns for complex individual returns, corporations, partnerships, and trusts.
• Prepare tax projections and tax planning strategies.
• Respond to federal and state agency inquiries and tax notices.
• Research client-related tax matters.
• Communicate with clients and management to complete projects in a timely matter.
• Collaborate with financial advisors and other team members to integrate tax-efficient strategies into broader financial plans.

Travel:  

• Minimal travel is required.  

Qualifications and Experience:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA certification.
• 3+ years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in financial services or wealth management.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience in Ultra Tax and Account CS or similar tax software.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills.

Physical Requirements:  

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.

Benefits:  

• Health, Dental, and Vision benefit options
• 401K
• Nine paid holiday days per year, plus two floating holidays
• Extra vacation day on your birthday week
• Three weeks of PTO, increasing to four weeks after three years of service (PTO is accrued quarterly)
• Four weeks paid sabbatical program after seven consecutive years of service, maximum of two sabbaticals while employed
• Compensation commensurate with experience

Legal:  

Waverly Advisors, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, disability, uniform service, veteran status, age, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. 

Interested in applying?

If you believe you would be a good fit for our team and would like to be considered for this position, please apply via LinkedIn.

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Client Service Associate

Waverly Advisors’ primary goal is to serve our clients, one another, and our communities. We aren’t your typical wealth management firm. Our intense client focus is at the center of everything we do. We go far beyond just managing our clients’ investments, offering truly in-depth financial planning. We set ourselves apart by actually living and acting on our guiding principle, ‘Serve.’ It is the reason we go to work every day.

In this role, you’ll be challenged to take on work that upholds our guiding principle and drives Waverly Advisors forward. We hope you’ll grow as a person and leader in your field and transform those around you as well.

We are looking to add a Client Service Associate to our team in our Merrillville, IN office. The Client Service Associate is an essential part of the Waverly Advisors team, regularly serving as the liaison between clients and advisors/financial planners, as part of our overall client experience. A successful candidate will have the ability to effectively communicate with clients and team members, excellent attention to detail, strong written and verbal communication skills, an energetic and positive attitude, and a willingness to learn. Organizational skills, resiliency and flexibility, promptness. and the ability to anticipate needs are necessary in all tasks and responsibilities.

Client Service Associate Responsibilities:

• Provides all client service support including account applications, custodial paperwork, investment advisory agreements and money movements.
• Responds to all internal and external client requests in a timely manner.
• Processes all documents from clients including advisory agreements, account applications or other custodial paperwork.
• Assists in all meeting preparation including binding and preparing presentation materials.
• Coordinates with Private Fund team on any alternative investment subscriptions and redemptions.
• Reviews all quarterly reports and invoices, and schedules clients’ quarterly reviews with advisors.
• Works directly with a variety of financial custodians (Schwab, Fidelity, Pershing, etc.) to establish, maintain and update all new and existing client accounts.
• Tracks and updates client-related information in SharePoint and Redtail including but not limited to contact information, investment advisory agreements, client-related notes and correspondence and other relevant information or documentation.
• Tracks information sent to financial custodians for verification of receipt and completed work.
• Assists with tracking client money movement requests and communicating that information to Advisors and Planners.
• Notifies Wealth Advisors if trades are needed related to client money movement requests.
• Processes Required Minimum Distributions (RMD’s) for clients on an annual basis.
• Follows Waverly compliance policies and procedures related to client requests and other matters.
• Other administrative duties as needed.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• At least 1 year of client service experience in financial services.
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher or, in lieu of a college degree, 5 years of experience in financial services.
• Familiarity with portfolio accounting systems and client relationship management software is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Experience with Schwab, Fidelity, and/or Pershing preferred.

Travel:

• Minimal travel is required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision benefit options.
• 401K with match.
• Nine paid holiday days per year, plus one floating holiday.
• Extra vacation day on your birthday week.
• Three weeks of PTO, increasing to four weeks after three years of service, and five weeks after eight years of service.
• Four weeks paid sabbatical program after seven consecutive years of service, maximum of two sabbaticals while employed.
• Compensation commensurate with experience.

Legal:

Waverly Advisors, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, disability, uniform service, veteran status, age, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Interested in applying?

If you believe you would be a good fit for our team and would like to be considered for this position, please apply via LinkedIn.

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Operations Manager

Waverly Advisors’ primary goal is to serve our clients, one another, and our communities. We aren’t your typical wealth management firm. Our intense client focus is at the center of everything we do. We go far beyond just managing our clients’ investments, offering truly in-depth financial planning. We set ourselves apart by actually living and acting on our guiding principle, ‘Serve.’ It is the reason we go to work every day.

In this role, you’ll be challenged to take on work that upholds our guiding principle and drives Waverly Advisors forward. We hope you’ll grow as a person and leader in your field and transform those around you as well.

We are looking to add an Operations Manager to the team in our Birmingham, AL office. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and organizational skills and a passion for serving others. The Operations Manager will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing the daily operations of the firm to ensure efficiency, compliance, and exceptional client service. This role involves managing workflows, technology platforms, compliance procedures, and administrative functions to support Waverly’s strategic objectives. The Operations Manager will work closely with leadership, advisors, and staff to enhance operational effectiveness and maintain a high standard of service. This position works with senior management to resolve high impact issues requiring urgent and immediate resolution.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of contact to resolve operational issues experienced by internal team members or clients.
• Lead projects related to process improvements, technology upgrades, and strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate across teams to identify and resolve process-related issues.
• Monitor and analyze key operational metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Oversee daily operational processes, including client onboarding, account management, and reporting.
• Manage and optimize technology platforms, including CRM systems, portfolio management software, and custodian integrations.
• Ensure compliance with SEC/FINRA regulations and internal policies, working closely with compliance consultants.
• Develop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) to enhance consistency and efficiency.
• Collaborate with financial advisors to support client servicing needs and operational inquiries.
• Coordinate with custodians and third-party service providers to facilitate smooth transactions and account management.

Travel:

• Minimal travel is required.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, or a related field preferred.
• 3-5+ years of experience in operations management within an RIA, wealth management, or financial services firm.
• Strong knowledge of investment advisory operations, compliance requirements, and industry best practices.
• Proficiency with financial software, CRM systems (e.g., Redtail, Salesforce), and portfolio management platforms (e.g., Orion, Tamarac).
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on process improvement and efficiency.
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members at all levels.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision benefit options.
• 401K with match and discretionary profit sharing.
• Twelve paid holiday days per year.
• Extra vacation day on your birthday week.
• Three weeks of PTO, increasing to four weeks after three years of service and five weeks after 8 years of service.
• Four weeks paid sabbatical program after seven consecutive years of service, maximum of two sabbaticals while employed with us.
• Compensation commensurate with experience.

Legal:

Waverly Advisors, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, disability, uniform service, veteran status, age, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Interested in applying?

If you believe you would be a good fit for our team and would like to be considered for this position, please apply via LinkedIn.

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Billing Associate

Waverly Advisors’ primary goal is to serve our clients, one another, and our communities. We aren’t your typical wealth management firm. Our intense client focus is at the center of everything we do. We go far beyond just managing our clients’ investments, offering truly in-depth financial planning. We set ourselves apart by actually living and acting on our guiding principle, ‘Serve.’ It is the reason we go to work every day.

In this role, you’ll be challenged to take on work that upholds our guiding principle and drives Waverly Advisors forward. We hope you’ll grow as a person and leader in your field and transform those around you as well.

We are looking to add a Billing Associate to our team in our Birmingham office. The Billing Associate is an essential part of the Waverly Advisors team. A successful candidate will be task-oriented and have excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Resiliency, flexibility, and promptness are necessary in all tasks and responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Generate bills, client performance and revenue reports, and pull fees.
• Create and maintain households and accounts for clients, including account transfers to multiple financial custodians and in the portfolio management system (Orion).
• Produce ad hoc reports and data queries within the portfolio management system.
• Enter adjustments into the portfolio management system.
• Work with the Compliance department to ensure compliance with contracts and applicable rules/regulations. Assist with compliance and regulatory audits or exams when necessary.
• Educate or train others regarding the quarterly billing and reporting process and the portfolio accounting software to ensure all have a strong knowledge of billing as it relates to their individual role.
• Set up new accounts and cancel closed accounts in billing software.
• Initiate and process batches of new client fees.
• Work cross-functionally across the organization to resolve billing-related questions.
• Communicate with our 3rd party administrator regarding 401(k) client billing.
• Perform V-Lookups to compare reports quarterly.
• Work on workflow tasks from CRM for new accounts and client changes.
• Create and review quarterly billing reports.

Travel:

• Minimal travel is required.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Billing experience within an RIA strongly preferred.
• Portfolio management experience strongly preferred (Orion, Black Diamond, Tamarac).
• Familiarity with portfolio accounting systems strongly preferred.
• Experience with financial custodians preferred (Schwab, Pershing, and Fidelity).
• Proficiency in Excel.

Competencies and Skills:

• Proactive, team player who is motivated by serving clients and colleagues.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented self-starter with high sense of urgency to complete tasks.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision benefit options.
• 401K with match and discretionary profit sharing.
• Twelve paid holiday days per year.
• Extra vacation day on your birthday week.
• Three weeks of PTO, increasing to four weeks after three years of service and five weeks after 8 years of service.
• Four weeks paid sabbatical program after seven consecutive years of service, maximum of two sabbaticals while employed with us.
• Compensation commensurate with experience.

Legal:

Waverly Advisors, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, disability, uniform service, veteran status, age, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Interested in applying?

If you believe you would be a good fit for our team and would like to be considered for this position, please apply via LinkedIn.