Wealth Management Associate

About Us

Financial Forum is an established wealth management firm with over three decades of experience serving clients in the Spokane area. As planning specialists, we combine curated technology tools, actionable economic insights, and industry best practices to help investors confidently navigate their financial lives and retirement goals.

Our client-first approach is built on collaboration—we take the time to understand each client's unique financial position, expectations, and goals to deliver personalized results. Located in Spokane's University District, our welcoming office environment reflects our commitment to building lasting relationships with the clients and community we serve.

We're a team that values precision, proactive service, and continuous improvement, and we're looking for detail-oriented professionals who share our commitment to operational excellence.

The Opportunity

The Wealth Management Associate plays an integral, client-facing support role, responsible for the critical process of appointment preparation and ensuring all service workflows are executed with impeccable accuracy. This position is ideal for someone who takes pride in flawless execution, understands the foundational importance of precise paperwork and record-keeping, and is eager to become an expert in wealth management operations.

Primary Responsibilities

Your work will directly impact our advisors' effectiveness and the quality of the client experience by ensuring operational excellence.

• Client Appointment & Service Preparation (Core Focus): Drive advisor efficiency by owning the preparation of client-facing materials and reports for all advisory appointments. This includes compiling documentation, running performance summaries, and updating internal meeting templates.
• Client Operations & Paperwork Management: Ensure all client service operations meet compliance and firm standards. This involves the end-to-end processing and tracking of client paperwork, including account openings, transfers, and updates.
• Cash and Transaction Management: Execute critical daily service functions related to client assets, including managing money movement requests (e.g., electronic funds transfers, distributions, and contributions).
• Investment Support: Provide operational assistance to the investment team, gaining exposure to portfolio management activities such as trading, rebalancing, and maintaining model accuracy within portfolio management software.
• System Management & Internal Documentation: Maintain meticulous records within the firm's client and operations systems (CRM, reporting, task management) and take initiative to create and maintain detailed internal documentation (e.g., firm "wiki") for standard processes and compliance.

What We're Looking For

We believe that discipline, attention to detail, and clear communication are paramount in this role. The ideal candidate will:

• Demonstrate amazing attention to detail and a high degree of organizational skills.
• Value clear team communication and possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Have a deep understanding and respect for the fact that accurate paperwork and meticulous record-keeping are critical components of successful wealth management and compliance.
• Be proactive about creating detailed documentation on new tasks or processes.
• Have prior experience in the wealth management or financial services industry, ideally in an operations or service support role.
• Be familiar with the Charles Schwab Advisor Center (a significant plus).
• Be proficient with technology and willing to master our core systems, including iRebal, our CRM, performance reporting platform, and task management tools.
• Hold a bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Possess the Series 65 or be willing to obtain it shortly after hiring.

Why Join Us?

You will be joining a team that values precision, high standards, and professional growth. This is a crucial role where your ability to execute flawlessly and communicate clearly will be recognized and rewarded, setting you up for a strong career foundation in financial operations and wealth management.

How to Apply?

We are looking for professionals who take pride in their work and follow through on every detail. To be considered for the Wealth Management Associate role, please submit both your resume and a cover letter. Applications submitted without a cover letter will be automatically disqualified from the selection process.