Portfolio Manager/Paraplanner
Established, rapidly growing RIA fee-only firm in Bellevue, WA seeks a highly motivated portfolio manager/paraplanner who can conduct market research, manage and analyze portfolios, and develop personalized planning recommendations. We focus on being a guiding force for change in our industry and empowering our community to make educated financial decisions. Mainsail is a fast-growing firm established in 2019. As of 2024, we have grown over 10 times with a similar trajectory ahead.
We invest heavily in our team and provide a unique opportunity. Mainsail Financial Group offers a place to flourish, push yourself, grow, and make an impact. We strive every day to foster a firm of excellence and are looking for team members who possess the following qualities:
An enthusiastic contributor who aims to make the most of each day
Self-disciplined to consistently make an impact
A collaborative, goal-oriented team member
A strong desire to empower and educate team members on investment strategies
Relentless in their pursuit of personal and professional growth
Our ideal candidate:
Given our path ahead, an ideal candidate would be someone that is excited for the opportunity to join an established firm with a bright future and the opportunity to grow together with no limits to your career development potential. As a result, we are looking for someone who can hit the ground running, is excited to jump in headfirst, and take on additional opportunities.
What we provide to our team members:
For the right person, Mainsail Financial Group offers a place to flourish, push yourself, grow, and make an impact. We have centralized a lot of the minutia to allow our team members to focus on utilizing their unique skillset in their role. Additionally, team members who are interested in pursuing professional growth have the opportunity and are encouraged to do so while at Mainsail. Some of our team members have completed certifications and graduate degrees. Our goal-driven organization also rewards team members who reach and exceed their goals.
The work you will be doing:
Conducting market research
Managing model portfolios for the firm’s clients alongside the leadership team
Assisting the investment team in evaluating new investment strategies
Portfolio rebalancing and trading
Trading for client cash needs and incoming assets
Analyzing prospective client portfolios and helping with recommendations for the advisory team
Communicating with clients and the advisory team on investment strategies
Gathering data, including goals, to analyze and evaluate financial status
Developing personalized financial planning recommendations and/or alternatives
Remain up to date on industry developments, service and product enhancements, regulatory issues, etc.
Qualifications:
FINRA Series 65 required and/or CFP® designation
Excellent knowledge of and ability to communicate financial planning concepts and terminology
Excellent knowledge of and ability to explain products, such as mutual funds, stocks, and bonds, as well as the ability to convey financial concepts and strategies
Experience with multi-client portfolio management and trading
CFA, CIMA, or equivalent analyst knowledge
A commitment to conduct business with honesty and integrity
Advanced degree/designations are a plus (e.g., MBA, CFP®, CPA)
Benefits and Compensation:
Paid time off
Medical and dental insurance
Health insurance
Financial Advisor
Established, rapidly growing RIA fee-only firm in Bellevue, WA seeks financial advisor to help nurture prospective clients generated by the firm and provide unsurpassed service to existing clients of Mainsail Financial Group. We focus on being a guiding force for change in our industry and empowering our community to make educated financial decisions. Mainsail is a fast-growing firm established in 2019. As of 2024, we have grown over 10 times with a similar trajectory ahead.
We invest heavily in our team and provide a unique opportunity. Mainsail Financial Group offers a place to flourish, push yourself, grow, and make an impact. We strive every day to foster a firm of excellence and are looking for team members who possess the following qualities:
An enthusiastic contributor who aims to make the most of each day
Self-disciplined to consistently make an impact and wants to build something special
A collaborative, goal-oriented team member
A strong desire to empower and educate prospect and client relationships
Relentless in their pursuit of personal and professional growth
Our ideal candidate:
Given our path ahead, an ideal candidate would be someone that is excited for the opportunity to join an established firm with a bright future and the opportunity to grow together with no limits to your career development potential. We are looking for an advisor with a planning-first mentality, providing a high level of client service for pre-retirees and retirees that focuses on tax, distribution, and estate planning. We have developed a marketing system that provides new client opportunities, driving more leads than our team’s current capacity. As a result, we are looking for someone who can hit the ground running to service our existing clients and take on new client opportunities.
Work You will Do:
As an advisor with Mainsail, your time would be spent primarily on financial planning for existing and prospective clients. We provide resources for investment management, paraplanning, data input, and administrative assistance. Our goal is to enable you to spend more time doing what you are best at: making recommendations and building client relationships.
Advising and managing client relationships:
Develop and deepen client relationships
Help individuals identify their unique financial needs and objectives
Develop, present, and monitor personalized financial planning recommendations
Monitor financial planning recommendations
Provide excellent client service
Remain up to date on industry developments, service and product enhancements, regulatory issues, etc.
Business development for acquiring new clients:
Reach out to opportunities provided by the firm
Run new client meetings and follow firm processes for new client onboarding
Gather data, including goals, and work with our paraplanner to analyze and evaluate financial status
Implement personalized financial planning recommendations
Track and manage new business pipeline to follow up and track potential new clients
Qualifications:
Minimum 3 years in financial services
Series 65 licensed or Series 66 and 7
Advanced degree/designation is a plus (e.g. MBA, CFP®, CPA, etc.)
Benefits and Compensation:
Paid time off
Medical and dental insurance
Health insurance
While we are not actively hiring for other roles at this time, we would love to keep in touch should you be interested in working for Mainsail Financial Group. Please share your interest with us by sending us an email with your resume or CV.