Associate Advisor

Tucson, AZ — Full time

We are seeking a motivated, client-focused Associate Advisor to support Allworth Financial’s high-performing Tucson, AZ, office while contributing to broader regional advisory needs. This role is ideal for an emerging advisor who is hungry, humble, and smart—someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is committed to continuous learning, and is pursuing a long-term career path in wealth management. The Associate Advisor will support client meetings, build and update financial plans, assist with 401(k) engagement, and help deliver a consistent, high-quality client experience across the region.

A major highlight of this role is the opportunity to work directly with a successful Partner Advisor who built and grew their own firm, offering hands-on mentorship and real exposure to future client ownership. Reporting to the Regional Director, this position provides a well-defined pathway to becoming a Financial Advisor, supported by Allworth’s robust education benefits, full coverage of licensing and certification expenses, and a clear succession opportunity within the Tucson office.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Support client meetings through preparation, planning updates, analysis, and follow-through.
  • Build and update financial plans and assist with plan implementation and coordination with internal teams.
  • Participate in 401(k) enrollment meetings and support Tucson’s business-owner and high-net-worth clients.
  • Collaborate with regional Associate Advisors and the central Financial Planning team during peak workloads.
  • Engage in mentorship, training, and ongoing development while pursuing required licenses and designations.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Financial Planning, Business, Economics, or related field.
  • 1–3+ years of financial planning, wealth management, banking, or related experience (or strong internship background).
  • Active or obtainable Series 66; proficiency with financial planning tools (e.g., MoneyGuide), CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce), and Microsoft Office.
  • Experience supporting client-facing work with strong communication skills and professionalism.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, collaborative, and eager to pursue the CFP® and long-term growth into an Advisor role.

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

  • Hungry, humble, and smart—career-driven, coachable, and emotionally intelligent.
  • Thrives in a client-centric, fast-paced environment with high expectations and high reward.
  • Strong communicator with emerging executive presence and a commitment to delivering an exceptional client experience.
  • Organized, accurate, and dependable, with strong follow-through and attention to detail.
  • Motivated to grow into an Advisor role with long-term succession potential in the Tucson office.

 COMPENSATION

A competitive compensation package will be developed for the successful candidate, including a strong base salary, performance-based bonus, comprehensive benefits, and full educational support for required licenses and designations. The role includes a clear advisor-track career path with future access to variable compensation and client transition opportunities.

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