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Wealth Management Associate roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations under the financial services SOC codes, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or a related field. Many large broker-dealers and RIA firms have active LCA filing histories, making this one of the more accessible paths to H-1B sponsorship in financial services.
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Wealth Management Associates provide exceptional service to our clients and support Financial Advisor(s) (FAs)/ Private Wealth Advisor(s) (PWAs)/ teams on a daily basis. As senior members of the service team, through regular interactions with clients, individuals in this role build trusted relationships. Leading with a client first mindset, a successful candidate for this role will have strong interpersonal skills and their focus will be on delivering an exceptional client experience. In supporting Financial Advisor(s) (FAs)/ Private Wealth Advisor(s) (PWAs)/ teams, this role will focus on assisting in areas such as digital marketing, portfolio holdings and/or proposal tools and financial planning.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Client Service: As a senior member of the service team, provide coverage for an FA/PWA/team including:
- Cultivating relationships with business partners and colleagues internally and externally
- Supporting the FA/PWA/team in enhancing new and existing client relationships by providing an exceptional client experience
- Assisting the FA/PWA/team in delivering against their client service model, including preparing for regular meetings as well as tracking follow-ups
- Ensuring all client service functions are performed in a timely manner, assigning work to team members on a daily basis if/as needed
- Providing backup coverage for traditional registered or unregistered Client Service Associate responsibilities at the request of the client and/or FA/PWA/team, such as executing money movement transactions, answering general non-investment related questions concerning clients accounts, educating or enrolling clients in digital tools (e.g., MS Online), accepting or entering unsolicited orders and/or entering solicited orders in a clerical capacity
- Remaining current on all policies, procedures and new platforms and sharing reminders and best practices with other service team members
Business Development Support:
- Assisting the FA/PWA/team in organizing around and executing against their business plan, partnering closely with other market stakeholders such as Practice Strategy Consultants and Branch Management
- At the direction of FA/PWA/team, executing against all administrative elements of digital and in person marketing strategies including conferences and seminars or webinars, websites, social media and regular email connectivity
- At the request of the client and/or FA/PWA/team, preparing and reviewing various client reports or financial plans from firm-approved systems for existing or prospective clients
- At the request of the client and/or FA/PWA/team, assisting with research using firm-approved systems
- At the request of FA/PWA/team, participating in existing client and/or prospective client meetings, representing the service lens
- Participating in firm initiatives (e.g., training or education programs), special projects and/or other duties directed by local management
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS:
Education and/or Experience
- 5+ years of work experience in a field relevant to the position required
- Four-year college degree or professional certification preferred
- Active Series 7 (GS), and Series 66 (AG/RA) or Series 63 (AG) and Series 65 (RA) required
- Additional product licenses may be required
Knowledge/Skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Knowledge of financial services products, including but not limited to equities, bonds, options, mutual funds, annuities, insurance, and managed accounts
- Technically proficient and quick learner of new and updated platforms
- Detail oriented with superior organizational skills and ability to prioritize
- Expert knowledge of basic personal computer, MS Office (particularly MS Excel) and internet applications
- Exceptional writing, interpersonal and client service skills
- Strong time management skills
- Team player with the ability to collaborate with others
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Adaptable and ability to multi-task
- Goal oriented, self-motivated and results driven
Reports to:
- Business Service Officer
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:
At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.
Salary range for the position: $50,000-$115,000 per year. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit’s incentive compensation plan, which also may include a discretionary bonus component. Morgan Stanley offers a full spectrum of benefits, including Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Day Care Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave consistent with state and local law, Parental Leave and 20 Vacation Days annually), 10 Paid Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability, in addition to other special perks reserved for our employees. Please visit mybenefits.morganstanley.com to learn more about our benefit offerings.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.
Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.
Wealth Management Associate
Wealth Management Associates provide exceptional service to our clients and support Financial Advisor(s) (FAs)/ Private Wealth Advisor(s) (PWAs)/ teams on a daily basis. As senior members of the service team, through regular interactions with clients, individuals in this role build trusted relationships. Leading with a client first mindset, a successful candidate for this role will have strong interpersonal skills and their focus will be on delivering an exceptional client experience. In supporting Financial Advisor(s) (FAs)/ Private Wealth Advisor(s) (PWAs)/ teams, this role will focus on assisting in areas such as digital marketing, portfolio holdings and/or proposal tools and financial planning.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Client Service: As a senior member of the service team, provide coverage for an FA/PWA/team including:
- Cultivating relationships with business partners and colleagues internally and externally
- Supporting the FA/PWA/team in enhancing new and existing client relationships by providing an exceptional client experience
- Assisting the FA/PWA/team in delivering against their client service model, including preparing for regular meetings as well as tracking follow-ups
- Ensuring all client service functions are performed in a timely manner, assigning work to team members on a daily basis if/as needed
- Providing backup coverage for traditional registered or unregistered Client Service Associate responsibilities at the request of the client and/or FA/PWA/team, such as executing money movement transactions, answering general non-investment related questions concerning clients accounts, educating or enrolling clients in digital tools (e.g., MS Online), accepting or entering unsolicited orders and/or entering solicited orders in a clerical capacity
- Remaining current on all policies, procedures and new platforms and sharing reminders and best practices with other service team members
Business Development Support:
- Assisting the FA/PWA/team in organizing around and executing against their business plan, partnering closely with other market stakeholders such as Practice Strategy Consultants and Branch Management
- At the direction of FA/PWA/team, executing against all administrative elements of digital and in person marketing strategies including conferences and seminars or webinars, websites, social media and regular email connectivity
- At the request of the client and/or FA/PWA/team, preparing and reviewing various client reports or financial plans from firm-approved systems for existing or prospective clients
- At the request of the client and/or FA/PWA/team, assisting with research using firm-approved systems
- At the request of FA/PWA/team, participating in existing client and/or prospective client meetings, representing the service lens
- Participating in firm initiatives (e.g., training or education programs), special projects and/or other duties directed by local management
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS:
Education and/or Experience
- 5+ years of work experience in a field relevant to the position required
- Four-year college degree or professional certification preferred
- Active Series 7 (GS), and Series 66 (AG/RA) or Series 63 (AG) and Series 65 (RA) required
- Additional product licenses may be required
Knowledge/Skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Knowledge of financial services products, including but not limited to equities, bonds, options, mutual funds, annuities, insurance, and managed accounts
- Technically proficient and quick learner of new and updated platforms
- Detail oriented with superior organizational skills and ability to prioritize
- Expert knowledge of basic personal computer, MS Office (particularly MS Excel) and internet applications
- Exceptional writing, interpersonal and client service skills
- Strong time management skills
- Team player with the ability to collaborate with others
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Adaptable and ability to multi-task
- Goal oriented, self-motivated and results driven
Reports to:
- Business Service Officer
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:
At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.
Salary range for the position: $50,000-$115,000 per year. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit’s incentive compensation plan, which also may include a discretionary bonus component. Morgan Stanley offers a full spectrum of benefits, including Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Day Care Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave consistent with state and local law, Parental Leave and 20 Vacation Days annually), 10 Paid Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability, in addition to other special perks reserved for our employees. Please visit mybenefits.morganstanley.com to learn more about our benefit offerings.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.
Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Wealth Management Associate
Verify your degree field matches
USCIS scrutinizes whether your specific degree ties directly to wealth management work. A finance, economics, or accounting degree clears the bar cleanly. A general business degree may require additional documentation showing coursework alignment with the role.
Search LCA filings by occupation code
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by DOL Labor Condition Application filings under financial advisor and personal financial specialist SOC codes. This shows you which firms have actually sponsored roles like yours, not just any H-1B position.
Target firms with Series 65 sponsorship history
Large RIA firms and broker-dealers that regularly sponsor H-1B holders often co-sponsor your FINRA licensing exams too. Ask the recruiter directly whether the firm covers Series 65 or Series 7 exam fees for sponsored employees during the offer stage.
Confirm the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Run the OFLC Wage Search for your metro area and the Personal Financial Advisors occupation code before your offer conversation. Your H-1B petition requires the employer to certify the offered wage meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for that location.
Disclose your H-1B status at the right moment
Raise your visa situation after a recruiter has confirmed strong interest, not in your application. Wealth management hiring managers often have flexibility on sponsorship if you're through an initial screen, but disclosing too early screens you out before they've evaluated your fit.
Plan your filing timeline around FINRA licensing
Your employer must file your I-129 petition before your current status expires. If you're on OPT, cap-gap protection applies through September 30, but you'll need your Series 65 or 7 in progress by then to credibly start client-facing work on October 1.
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Find Wealth Management Associate JobsWealth Management Associate H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Wealth Management Associate role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS classifies personal financial advisors and wealth management roles under specialty occupation when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting, or a directly related field. The employer must document in the Labor Condition Application that the role meets this standard. General client service or administrative wealth management roles without a degree requirement may not qualify.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Wealth Management Associates?
Large broker-dealers, registered investment advisors, private banks, and the wealth management divisions of major commercial banks file the most H-1B Labor Condition Applications for this role type. Independent financial planning firms sponsor less frequently. You can identify active sponsors by reviewing DOL LCA disclosure data, which Migrate Mate surfaces by employer and occupation code so you can focus your applications.
Can I work as a Wealth Management Associate on OPT while waiting for H-1B approval?
Yes, provided your degree field is directly related to the role. If you're on STEM OPT, you have up to 36 months of post-graduation work authorization, giving you time across one or more H-1B lottery cycles. During cap-gap, your employment authorization extends automatically if your employer filed an H-1B petition before your OPT expired and you remain in the same role.
Do FINRA licensing requirements affect H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Not directly, but timing matters. USCIS approves H-1B petitions based on the specialty occupation standard and your degree, not your licensing status. Your employer sponsors your petition while your Series 65 or Series 7 is in progress. Some firms will only extend a full offer contingent on passing exams within a set window, so clarify the licensing timeline and whether the firm covers exam fees during negotiations.
How does prevailing wage affect an H-1B petition for a Wealth Management Associate?
Your employer must certify in the Labor Condition Application that your offered wage meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for your specific occupation code and work location. The OFLC Wage Search tool publishes wage levels by metro area. Level I applies to entry-level associates; Level II applies to positions requiring independent judgment. USCIS reviews the LCA as part of the I-129 petition, and wage undercutting is a common audit trigger.
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