H-1B Visa Associate Wealth Advisor Jobs
H-1B visa jobs as an Associate Wealth Advisor are available at wealth management firms, regional banks, and registered investment advisors that sponsor foreign national professionals. The role qualifies as a specialty occupation, typically requiring a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or a related field. Your employer files the LCA and I-129 on your behalf.
Find H-1B Visa Associate Wealth Advisor JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 11+ Associate Wealth Advisor jobs
See all Associate Wealth Advisor Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Associate Wealth Advisor roles.
Get Access To All JobsINTRODUCTION
The position is described below. If you want to apply, click the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this page. After you click Apply Now and complete your application, you'll be invited to create a profile, which will let you see your application status and any communications. If you already have a profile with us, you can log in to check status.
Need Help?
If you have a disability and need assistance with the application, you can request a reasonable accommodation. Send an email to Accessibility (accommodation requests only; other inquiries won't receive a response).
Regular or Temporary: Regular
Language Fluency: English (Required)
Work Shift: 1st shift (United States of America)
Please review the following job description:
Responsible for working with two or more Wealth Advisors to enable the delivery of advice and solutions to high net worth clients, identify new prospects, and develop new business. Client assets under management range from $1M+, $5MM+, and $20MM+ and include some of the most complex relationships within Truist.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.
-
Assist multiple Wealth Advisors in a select geography. Responsible for proactively helping identify new Wealth prospects for the team, develop pitch books, developing and deepening client relationships through needs-based, high-level client service and delivery of the full suite of Truist Wealth solutions.
-
Work in close partnership with Truist Wealth Advisor teammates to coordinate comprehensive wealth management advice and solutions by utilizing objective and sound personal financial planning and financial advisory concepts to provide an integrated delivery of a broad range of wealth products and services to affluent and high net worth individuals.
-
Focus on identifying prospects for the Advisor teams to support business development efforts to include both internal and external partners.
-
Participates in a "One Team" approach to deliver the full suite of Truist Wealth solutions.
-
Continuously acts as a culture champion that is aligned with Truist’s Purpose, Mission and Values.
-
Works with Advisor team to proactively establish and maintain mutually beneficial business relationships with internal and external centers of influence such as the CCB, CIG, and other Truist teams as well as the regional leadership team, local advisory board members, outside Certified Public Accountants (CPA), attorneys, civic associations and other individuals and organizations to enhance the marketing efforts of the team.
-
Stays updated and abreast of changing economic, legal, financial planning, investment trends and general market and business issues impacting affluent clients. Serve as a personal financial planning/advisory resource for clients, their attorneys and CPAs.
-
Maintain appropriate legal, operating and regulatory controls to manage risk and compliance.
-
Works within the existing audit, compliance and regulatory framework in order to ensure a high quality, compliant portfolio of relationships and business practices.
-
Using sound judgment on expense and operational efficiency.
-
Participate and complete in all required in-person, online and virtual training sessions.
-
It is the expectation that individuals in this role will progress to a Wealth Advisor role, managing a book of business, after 18 to 24 successful months as a Wealth Advisor Associate.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
-
Bachelor’s degree required with an overall minimum 3.0 GPA.
-
Great networking business development and relationship building skills.
-
Strong work ethic and strong drive to succeed; competitive, self-motivated and results-oriented.
-
Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
-
Must successfully obtain and maintain the following licenses during the first 130 days of the program: SIE, Series 7, 63, 65, Life, Health, Variable.
-
FINRA: Maintains proper licenses including Series 7, Series 66, the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam as applicable Life, Health, and Variable insurance licenses. Candidates will have 60 days from their start date to transfer, or 100 days from their start date to acquire, all of the registrations and licenses required for this position. Ensures that appropriate continuing education requirements are met where needed.
-
Ability to thrive and actively participate on a team.
-
Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office software products.
-
Must be SAFE Mortgage Licensing Act compliant within 30 days of employment in this role, including new or transfer of registration, and applicable NMLS acceptable background check.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance or Economics.
COMPENSATION
- Annual base salary: $100,000 - $115,000.
General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.
Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.
EEO is the Law E-Verify IER Right to Work
INTRODUCTION
The position is described below. If you want to apply, click the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this page. After you click Apply Now and complete your application, you'll be invited to create a profile, which will let you see your application status and any communications. If you already have a profile with us, you can log in to check status.
Need Help?
If you have a disability and need assistance with the application, you can request a reasonable accommodation. Send an email to Accessibility (accommodation requests only; other inquiries won't receive a response).
Regular or Temporary: Regular
Language Fluency: English (Required)
Work Shift: 1st shift (United States of America)
Please review the following job description:
Responsible for working with two or more Wealth Advisors to enable the delivery of advice and solutions to high net worth clients, identify new prospects, and develop new business. Client assets under management range from $1M+, $5MM+, and $20MM+ and include some of the most complex relationships within Truist.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.
-
Assist multiple Wealth Advisors in a select geography. Responsible for proactively helping identify new Wealth prospects for the team, develop pitch books, developing and deepening client relationships through needs-based, high-level client service and delivery of the full suite of Truist Wealth solutions.
-
Work in close partnership with Truist Wealth Advisor teammates to coordinate comprehensive wealth management advice and solutions by utilizing objective and sound personal financial planning and financial advisory concepts to provide an integrated delivery of a broad range of wealth products and services to affluent and high net worth individuals.
-
Focus on identifying prospects for the Advisor teams to support business development efforts to include both internal and external partners.
-
Participates in a "One Team" approach to deliver the full suite of Truist Wealth solutions.
-
Continuously acts as a culture champion that is aligned with Truist’s Purpose, Mission and Values.
-
Works with Advisor team to proactively establish and maintain mutually beneficial business relationships with internal and external centers of influence such as the CCB, CIG, and other Truist teams as well as the regional leadership team, local advisory board members, outside Certified Public Accountants (CPA), attorneys, civic associations and other individuals and organizations to enhance the marketing efforts of the team.
-
Stays updated and abreast of changing economic, legal, financial planning, investment trends and general market and business issues impacting affluent clients. Serve as a personal financial planning/advisory resource for clients, their attorneys and CPAs.
-
Maintain appropriate legal, operating and regulatory controls to manage risk and compliance.
-
Works within the existing audit, compliance and regulatory framework in order to ensure a high quality, compliant portfolio of relationships and business practices.
-
Using sound judgment on expense and operational efficiency.
-
Participate and complete in all required in-person, online and virtual training sessions.
-
It is the expectation that individuals in this role will progress to a Wealth Advisor role, managing a book of business, after 18 to 24 successful months as a Wealth Advisor Associate.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
-
Bachelor’s degree required with an overall minimum 3.0 GPA.
-
Great networking business development and relationship building skills.
-
Strong work ethic and strong drive to succeed; competitive, self-motivated and results-oriented.
-
Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
-
Must successfully obtain and maintain the following licenses during the first 130 days of the program: SIE, Series 7, 63, 65, Life, Health, Variable.
-
FINRA: Maintains proper licenses including Series 7, Series 66, the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam as applicable Life, Health, and Variable insurance licenses. Candidates will have 60 days from their start date to transfer, or 100 days from their start date to acquire, all of the registrations and licenses required for this position. Ensures that appropriate continuing education requirements are met where needed.
-
Ability to thrive and actively participate on a team.
-
Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office software products.
-
Must be SAFE Mortgage Licensing Act compliant within 30 days of employment in this role, including new or transfer of registration, and applicable NMLS acceptable background check.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance or Economics.
COMPENSATION
- Annual base salary: $100,000 - $115,000.
General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.
Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.
EEO is the Law E-Verify IER Right to Work
See all H-1B Visa Associate Wealth Advisor Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new H-1B Visa Associate Wealth Advisor Jobs.
Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Associate Wealth Advisor
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation standards
Associate Wealth Advisor roles typically require a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting, or business. Confirm your degree field directly supports the advisory duties described in your job offer before your employer drafts the LCA, since USCIS scrutinizes degree-to-role alignment in financial services.
Look up the prevailing wage before negotiating
Run your SOC code and work location through the OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions begin. Your employer must certify a wage at or above the prevailing level on the LCA, so knowing the DOL wage tiers for your metro area puts you in a better negotiating position.
Target RIA and bank employers with LCA filing history
Search for Associate Wealth Advisor roles on Migrate Mate, which lists employers with verified H-1B visa LCA sponsorship history so you can focus your applications on firms that have sponsored this role before rather than testing employers new to the process.
Confirm each worksite gets its own certified LCA
Wealth advisory roles sometimes involve client meetings at branch offices or satellite locations. Each distinct worksite requires its own DOL-certified LCA. Confirm with your employer's immigration counsel that every location where you'll work regularly is covered before your I-129 is filed.
Get your Series 65 or CFP credentials documented early
Many wealth advisor roles require FINRA or state-registered investment advisor credentials. Gather your examination transcripts, license verification letters, and any continuing education records before the H-1B petition is drafted, since USCIS may request these as evidence of specialty occupation qualification.
Plan for the H-1B cap with enough lead time
H-1B selection rules have changed recently, so confirm the current registration timeline with your employer well in advance. Status is initially granted for up to three years and can be extended to a six-year maximum, giving you a clear runway to build your advisory book of business.
H-1B Visa Associate Wealth Advisor: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Associate Wealth Advisor role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, Associate Wealth Advisor roles typically qualify as a specialty occupation because they normally require at least a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting, or a closely related field. USCIS evaluates the specific duties in the job offer alongside your degree, so a well-drafted job description that ties advisory responsibilities to your academic background strengthens the petition.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Associate Wealth Advisors?
Registered investment advisors, independent broker-dealers, regional and national banks, and fee-only financial planning firms are the most common H-1B sponsors for this role. Firms with dedicated compliance and HR teams are better positioned to manage the LCA and I-129 filing process. Browse Migrate Mate to identify employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history for wealth management roles.
What happens to my H-1B status if I move to a different advisory team or branch office?
A transfer within the same employer to a materially different role or a new worksite requires an amended I-129 petition and a new DOL-certified LCA for the new location before you begin work there. A lateral move to a different team at the same address with no change in duties generally does not trigger an amendment, but confirm the specifics with your employer's immigration counsel.
Do my FINRA licenses or CFA credentials help the H-1B petition?
Yes. Industry credentials like Series 65, Series 66, the CFP designation, or CFA charterholder status reinforce the specialty occupation argument by demonstrating that your role requires specialized knowledge beyond a general degree. Include examination score reports, license verification letters, and your state registration documents in the petition evidence package.
Can I switch employers during my H-1B period as an Associate Wealth Advisor?
Yes, H-1B portability under AC21 allows you to change to a new sponsoring employer while your petition is pending, provided you have been in valid H-1B status for at least 180 days and the new role is in the same or a closely related specialty occupation. Your new employer must file a fresh I-129 and a new DOL-certified LCA covering your work location before or immediately upon your start date.