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Provides comprehensive investment management services to Wealth Advisory Services clients. Operates within a professional team environment supporting the delivery of an integrated wealth management offering consistent with the individual financial goals of clients. Recommends investment solutions via a needs-based, consultative approach, and proactively manages the client relationship including guiding sensitive and/or difficult client situations to a mutually satisfactory resolution.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Maintain current knowledge of financial markets, Wilmington Trust investment process and wealth management offering. Articulate current and relevant economic, financial and market information, as well as all available products/services to clients and prospects.
- Develop Individual Policy Statement (IPS) with and for client including annual reviews and updates. Implement investment strategy recommendations.
- Communicate Wilmington Trust's investment process from setting capital market expectations to performance measurement and attribution. Manage book of accounts, comprised of significant and complex fiduciary relationships, consistent with all applicable laws, regulations and standards. Implement Wilmington Trust's investment methodology in all assigned portfolios in a timely manner.
- Attend relevant training and informational meetings maintaining market, process and platform. Complete all compliance requirements including annual account reviews. Complete annual Regulation 9 account reviews, minimize exceptions, and manage corrective action plans.
- Identify and develop additional opportunities with existing clients. Provide expert support, including proposals and presentations, for new business opportunities with prospects.
- Maintain appropriate levels of personal interaction with clients. Educate clients on emerging issues, regulatory and tax changes, and advises clients on appropriate actions.
- Participate in sales effort. Identify and develop additional opportunities with existing clients.
- Maintain positive working relationships. Provide necessary support and information to clients, Private Client Advisors and Trust Advisors as well as others for all investment products.
- Maintain a current understanding of changes in the industry including Federal and state specific and various government regulations.
- Participate actively in Divisional projects and initiatives and group meetings and calls.
- Serve as mentor for other trust professionals.
- Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.
- Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
- Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable. Complete other related duties as assigned.
Scope of Responsibilities:
Integral to the position is the ability to communicate internally with Bank management and executives and externally with clients, and their representatives.
Education and Experience Required:
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 7 years’ investment-related experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 11 years’ higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 7 years’ investment-related experience
Comprehensive industry and investment knowledge
Experience reading, analyzing, and interpreting general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and government regulations
Proficient personal computer skills with solid knowledge of pertinent office software
Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated strong presentation skills
Experience listening and accurately interpreting client needs
Experience developing relationships and interacting with internal and external partners
Proven experience working effectively within a team environment
Education and Experience Preferred:
MBA (Master’s degree in Business Administration)
CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) and/or CFP (Certified Financial Planner) certification
Proven experience working with high net worth clients and complex client relationships
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M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $139,700.00 - $232,900.00 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.Location:
Naples, Florida, United States of AmericaOverview:
Provides comprehensive investment management services to Wealth Advisory Services clients. Operates within a professional team environment supporting the delivery of an integrated wealth management offering consistent with the individual financial goals of clients. Recommends investment solutions via a needs-based, consultative approach, and proactively manages the client relationship including guiding sensitive and/or difficult client situations to a mutually satisfactory resolution.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Maintain current knowledge of financial markets, Wilmington Trust investment process and wealth management offering. Articulate current and relevant economic, financial and market information, as well as all available products/services to clients and prospects.
- Develop Individual Policy Statement (IPS) with and for client including annual reviews and updates. Implement investment strategy recommendations.
- Communicate Wilmington Trust's investment process from setting capital market expectations to performance measurement and attribution. Manage book of accounts, comprised of significant and complex fiduciary relationships, consistent with all applicable laws, regulations and standards. Implement Wilmington Trust's investment methodology in all assigned portfolios in a timely manner.
- Attend relevant training and informational meetings maintaining market, process and platform. Complete all compliance requirements including annual account reviews. Complete annual Regulation 9 account reviews, minimize exceptions, and manage corrective action plans.
- Identify and develop additional opportunities with existing clients. Provide expert support, including proposals and presentations, for new business opportunities with prospects.
- Maintain appropriate levels of personal interaction with clients. Educate clients on emerging issues, regulatory and tax changes, and advises clients on appropriate actions.
- Participate in sales effort. Identify and develop additional opportunities with existing clients.
- Maintain positive working relationships. Provide necessary support and information to clients, Private Client Advisors and Trust Advisors as well as others for all investment products.
- Maintain a current understanding of changes in the industry including Federal and state specific and various government regulations.
- Participate actively in Divisional projects and initiatives and group meetings and calls.
- Serve as mentor for other trust professionals.
- Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.
- Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
- Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable. Complete other related duties as assigned.
Scope of Responsibilities:
Integral to the position is the ability to communicate internally with Bank management and executives and externally with clients, and their representatives.
Education and Experience Required:
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 7 years’ investment-related experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 11 years’ higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 7 years’ investment-related experience
Comprehensive industry and investment knowledge
Experience reading, analyzing, and interpreting general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and government regulations
Proficient personal computer skills with solid knowledge of pertinent office software
Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated strong presentation skills
Experience listening and accurately interpreting client needs
Experience developing relationships and interacting with internal and external partners
Proven experience working effectively within a team environment
Education and Experience Preferred:
MBA (Master’s degree in Business Administration)
CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) and/or CFP (Certified Financial Planner) certification
Proven experience working with high net worth clients and complex client relationships
#LI-LA1
#WT
M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $139,700.00 - $232,900.00 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.Location:
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Who's Hiring
- Fifth Third Bank17
- PNC Financial Services14
- Truist6
- Fisher Investments5
- Edelman Financial Engines4
Top Industries Hiring
- Banking & Financial Services
- Insurance
- Investment & Asset Management
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in associate investment advisor jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business, or a related field
- FINRA Series 65 or Series 66 license, or willingness to obtain within 90 days
- Experience with financial planning software such as eMoney, MoneyGuidePro, or Orion
- Proficiency in building and presenting investment proposals and portfolio reviews
- One to three years of experience in a client-facing financial services role
- CFA Level I progress or CFP enrollment preferred for advancement-track candidates
Tips for Your Associate Investment Advisor Job Search
Tailor your resume to licensing status
Employers screen hard on Series 65, Series 66, or Series 7 credentials. List your licenses prominently near the top, including exam dates if you're registered but recently passed. Candidates who bury credentials in a skills section get filtered out early.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists associate investment advisor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target firms by their client base
Job postings often signal the client type: high-net-worth individuals, retirement plan sponsors, or mass-market retail clients. Match your application language to that client profile, pulling examples from your experience that reflect the same type of relationship.
Prepare a client scenario for interviews
Most interviews include a hypothetical client situation asking how you'd recommend an allocation or handle a drawdown conversation. Practice walking through your reasoning out loud, connecting risk tolerance, time horizon, and goals into a concrete recommendation.
Negotiate your path to production
Base salary at the associate level often comes with a transition to commission or fee-based compensation after a set period. Ask directly in your offer conversation when that shift happens, what the ramp expectations are, and whether a draw against commissions applies during the transition.
Follow up with a portfolio-specific note
After an interview, send a brief follow-up that references a specific client scenario or market topic discussed. Associate investment advisor roles reward communication skills, so a targeted, well-written note signals exactly the qualities firms are hiring for.
Associate Investment Advisor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most associate investment advisors?
Fifth Third Bank, PNC Financial Services, and Truist are hiring the most associate investment advisors right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is strongest at independent registered investment advisors and regional broker-dealers expanding their advisor teams.
How many associate investment advisor jobs are remote?
About 75% of associate investment advisor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully remote roles are more common in financial planning support and paraplanning functions than in direct client-facing advisory positions, which typically require in-office or hybrid arrangements to support relationship development.
How do you become an associate investment advisor?
Start with a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or a related field, then pass the Series 65 or Series 66 exam to become a licensed investment advisor representative. Many candidates also pursue CFP coursework or CFA exams alongside their first role. Entry-level positions at RIA firms or broker-dealers are the most common starting point, with advancement tied to client acquisition and credentials.
Can you get hired as an associate investment advisor with little experience?
Yes, many firms hire candidates with no direct advisory experience if they hold or are close to passing the Series 65 or Series 66. Internships at wealth management firms, banking experience in a client-facing role, or CFP program enrollment all strengthen applications. Some firms specifically hire new graduates into training programs designed to build a book of business from the ground up.
What does the associate investment advisor interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a phone screen focused on licensing status and background, followed by one or two in-person or video interviews covering your knowledge of investment products, how you'd handle a client conversation, and your approach to prospecting. Some firms include a case study or financial plan exercise. Final interviews often involve meeting a branch manager or senior advisor before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to associate investment advisor jobs?
You can find and apply to associate investment advisor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your licensing status, experience level, and preferred client type, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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