Associate Wealth Advisor Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Associate Wealth Advisor roles attract H-1B visa sponsorship from wirehouse banks, RIAs, and regional broker-dealers that need credentialed financial professionals. Most positions require a finance-related degree to satisfy specialty occupation, and employers file a Labor Condition Application before your visa is approved.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Focus on identifying prospects for the Advisor teams to support business development efforts to include both internal and external partners.
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Participates in a "One Team" approach to deliver the full suite of Truist Wealth solutions.
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Continuously acts as a culture champion that is aligned with Truist’s Purpose, Mission and Values.
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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.
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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.
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Maintain appropriate legal, operating and regulatory controls to manage risk and compliance.
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Works within the existing audit, compliance and regulatory framework in order to ensure a high quality, compliant portfolio of relationships and business practices.
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Using sound judgment on expense and operational efficiency.
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Participate and complete in all required in-person, online and virtual training sessions.
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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.
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Bachelor’s degree required with an overall minimum 3.0 GPA.
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Great networking business development and relationship building skills.
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Strong work ethic and strong drive to succeed; competitive, self-motivated and results-oriented.
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Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
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Must successfully obtain and maintain the following licenses during the first 130 days of the program: SIE, Series 7, 63, 65, Life, Health, Variable.
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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.
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Ability to thrive and actively participate on a team.
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Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office software products.
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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
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Align your degree to specialty occupation
Your bachelor's degree field must directly relate to wealth management or financial advisory work. Finance, economics, accounting, or business administration degrees satisfy specialty occupation. A general business degree may draw an RFE if your coursework didn't cover investments or financial planning.
Target RIAs over independent broker-dealers
Registered Investment Advisors operating as corporate entities sponsor H-1B more reliably than independent broker-dealer networks, where advisors are typically contractors. Contractor arrangements disqualify you from H-1B sponsorship, so confirm your employment classification before accepting any offer.
Search verified sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find Associate Wealth Advisor roles at employers with confirmed LCA filing history in financial services. Filtering by employers who have already certified advisory roles saves time you'd otherwise spend vetting firms that have never sponsored this position type.
Request the LCA wage level before signing
Ask your employer which DOL wage level they intend to certify before the offer letter is finalized. Wealth advisor roles often attract Level I or II certifications, which can affect your offered compensation relative to colleagues. Cross-check the certified wage against OFLC Wage Search for your metro area.
Obtain FINRA licenses during OPT or CPT
Series 65 or Series 7 licenses significantly strengthen your sponsorship case by demonstrating role-specific qualifications that a U.S. worker would hold. Employers filing for a licensed advisor position face fewer specialty occupation challenges from USCIS than for unlicensed candidates.
Prepare for the PERM process if pursuing a green card
Some wirehouse employers transition Associate Wealth Advisors to EB-2 or EB-3 green cards after two to three years. The PERM labor certification requires the employer to advertise the role publicly, so your job title and duties must remain consistent from hire through the filing date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Associate Wealth Advisor qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B?
Yes, provided the role requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as finance, economics, or accounting. USCIS scrutinizes advisory roles where employers phrase requirements as 'bachelor's degree in any field,' which can defeat specialty occupation. Your offer letter should specify a finance-related degree as a minimum requirement, not a preference.
Which visa types realistically sponsor Associate Wealth Advisor roles?
H-1B is the primary path for most candidates. Australian nationals can pursue the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and renews indefinitely. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify under TN visa if the role maps to an economist or accountant classification on the USMCA list, though wealth advisory roles don't always fit cleanly. Each option requires a specialty occupation showing.
How do I find employers actively sponsoring this role?
Migrate Mate shows Associate Wealth Advisor positions at employers with verified LCA sponsorship history in financial services, so you can focus your applications on firms that have already filed for this type of role rather than approaching employers cold and asking if they sponsor.
Does the Series 65 or Series 7 license affect my H-1B eligibility?
Holding a FINRA license strengthens your specialty occupation argument because it demonstrates role-specific credentialing that goes beyond a general degree. USCIS won't require it, but an employer who lists licensure as a job requirement creates a cleaner specialty occupation case. Unlicensed candidates in advisory titles sometimes receive Requests for Evidence questioning whether a degree is truly required for the position.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new wealth management employer mid-status?
Yes. Once you're in H-1B status, a new employer can file a transfer petition and you can start working as soon as that petition is filed, without waiting for USCIS approval. The new employer must file a fresh LCA certified by DOL and submit Form I-129 with USCIS. Continuity of advisory licensing and client-facing duties supports a smooth transfer.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Associate Wealth Advisor jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.