Associate - Wealth Management

What we are looking -

We are seeking to expand our team in Silicon Valley (Mountain View) and looking to hire an associate in our investment and wealth planning client service team. We have a fast pace environment where you will have the opportunity to work directly with the Sr. Advisors and the team to serve clients with complex financial planning and investment needs. We are seeking an individual who is a self-starter, highly organized, detailed oriented and is accessible, approachable, and can collaborate well with others. The associate will focus on meeting preparation and follow up and is expected to have direct contact with clients, and other advisors as part of client service teams. The associate must be dependable and able to assist with the management and coordination of the work done on behalf of clients by various financial service professionals both externally (CPAs, estate planners, insurance professionals, etc.) and internally (Tax Services, Strategic Planning, and Investment Strategy & Research). This position is based out of our Silicon Valley (Mountain View) office but can be performed remotely from any city where Aspiriant has an office.

You will -

• Participate in internal strategy discussions for clients.
• Gather financial information and prepare client balance sheets, cash flow schedules, investment planning deliverables, and insurance summaries utilizing financial planning software and other tools.
• Develop and present long-term capital sufficiency analyses based on personal financial goals, current financial data, tax rates, inflation, and investment assumptions.
• Facilitate the integration of projects and analyses done on behalf of our clients.
• Coordinate with other team members/professionals to implement financial plans on behalf of clients.
• Work alongside the Sr.Advisor to cultivate new client relationships

We Want -

• Bachelor's degree required. We prefer accounting, finance, law, economics and significant experience in a related field. Graduate degree or CPA desirable, but not necessary.
• CFP® preferred or demonstrated progress toward acquiring the CFP®, i.e., ongoing plan for completion of required coursework and taking the CFP® exam.
• Basic understanding of comprehensive financial planning topics such as retirement planning, employee benefits, insurance, investments, asset allocation, estate planning techniques, income taxation, and executive compensation.
• Basic understanding of individual/entity income tax rules and the ability to analyze individual/entity income tax returns.
• Basic understanding of financial statements including balance sheets and cash flow statements.
• Familiarity with investments, including concepts of portfolio design and diversification.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required.

We offer -

• Collaborative fun environment
• 401(k) with company match
• Individual and cash profit sharing bonuses
• Competitive company contribution to medical benefits
• Summer 'Give Back to the Community" outings
• Flexible work arrangements
• Continuing education assistance program

We are -

ASPIRIANT IS A leading independent wealth management firm.

We recognize, respect and value the contributions of each employee, and we strive to cultivate a work environment that strikes an agreeable balance between our professional and personal lives.

Our core values guide us to seek out a broad range of perspectives, talent, and backgrounds to achieve our mission; one where all staff contribute to and share our success. Aspiriant is committed to diversity, and as an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to employment practices that ensure that employees and applicants for employment are provided with equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other factor that is not related to the position.

To Apply

Applicants should go to , select the 'careers' link in the footer and search for open positions. From there attach a cover letter and resume for consideration.

Aspiriant is an Equal Opportunity Employer and follows the guidelines for any applicable Fair Chance Ordinances.

Aspiriant is a Registered Investment Adviser, subject to SEC regulation, and requires all employees (and at times, family members) to disclose securities holding and transactions. There are also restrictions on trading certain securities. Candidates are encouraged to request further information regarding these policies.