Lead Advisor, Pacific Northwest

Lead Advisor

Kayne Anderson Rudnick is an asset and wealth management firm headquartered in Los Angeles. The Firm has approximately $65B in AUM and 135 employees nationally. We are an affiliate of Virtus Investment Partners based in Hartford, CT. The goal of Virtus is to offer a multi-manager, multi-strategy approach and KAR is a key affiliate for Virtus. This multi boutique model is based on the fundamental belief that investment professionals who operate in an environment that allows for the appropriate focus and culture can generate sustainable superior returns for the clients.

Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management is looking to hire a Lead Advisor for our Pacific Northwest region.

The Kayne Anderson Rudnick Lead Advisor ("LA") will partner with the Managing Director, Business Development Officer ("BDO") in their respective market in the development and management of clients, many of whom are referred via custodial referral programs. The LA will develop a plan to meet the client's goals and manage all aspects of these new client relationships including investment advisory, financial planning, and estate and tax planning.

This role will be held remotely with a preference for San Francisco, Seattle, or Portland.

Job Duties :

• Partner with the BDO to support new business development opportunities by attending prospective client meetings and events sponsored by custodian partners.
• Develop strategies to provide a high-quality client experience, with the goal of assisting the BDO in building their practice through referrals and additional funding from existing clients.
• Prepare customized investment proposals in coordination with the BDO and effectively communicate those proposals to clients.
• Provide financial planning advice, utilizing the eMoney financial planning platform and other tech stack resources to assist clients with their financial planning needs.
• Provide comprehensive wealth management to high-net-worth clients, ensuring personalized service and attention to their unique financial goals and needs.
• Provide investment advisory services, including asset allocation and investment solutions recommendations.
• Conduct regular client portfolio review meetings and provide proactive communication to clients.

Ideal Qualifications :

The starting salary is $120,000.00 to $150,000.00 and will include variable compensation. The starting salary offer will vary based on the applicant's education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

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