Associate jobs in Bellevue, WA - 1,731 jobs

Ready to make a meaningful impact? At Brighton Jones, we're a purpose-drive, client-focused team committed to helping individuals live richer lives. As one of the largest RIAs in the nation, we've built a culture of continuous growth, collaboration, and community-recognized with 15 consecutive "Best Places to Work" awards including Inc.com's 2025 list, as well as national honors for community impact. We lead the industry in aligning wealth, passion, and purpose to help our clients thrive. With over $30 billion in assets under advisement, 300+ teammates nationwide, and a dynamic, team-based approach, we're growing fast-and we're looking for driven, curious individuals to join our #OneTeam. We are looking for our next Associate Advisor. In this role, Associate Advisors are responsible for managing the day-to-day responsibilities, priorities and workload of their client service teams. This includes providing analytical, operational, and administrative support for the acquisition, implementation, and ongoing retention of clients. Take our Values in Action Self-Assessment to see how our values align! Your Role: Manage the day-to-day responsibilities, priorities and workload of their client service teams. This includes providing analytical, operational, and administrative support for the acquisition, implementation, and ongoing retention of clients Timely execution of intra-day requests with strict timeframes such as trades, wire requests, and journals. Responsible for initiating requests, review, and approval. Ensures completion within specified timeframes and provides thorough communication to client throughout the process. Primary point of contact for custodians around all operational and tactical service matters Gather, organize, and input client data into the CRM (Salesforce); manage data accuracy and integrity and keep records current Act as the point person for all client service team inquiries; work with team members to ensure all action items are moved forward and completed Work with the team to craft client meeting agenda and prepare deliverables to be presented; analyzes client data and develops strategies; occasionally attends client meetings; ensures all client related action items are communicated and memorialized in the CRM Prepare all standard deliverables related to the delivery of wealth management advice based on input from team members. Review current client portfolios and makes investment recommendations in consultation with the team regarding changes based on both asset allocation and location; considers both strategic and tactical allocation opportunities to improve return and reduce volatility Provide spreadsheet analysis on an ad-hoc basis for more advanced financial topics and other specialty requests such as tax-loss harvesting, stock option, and restricted stock inventories, and other wealth transfer strategies; maintains all record-keeping related to these activities, including cost basis and other position data via portfolio management software Work with Tax, Investments and Estate Planning to determine additional levels of detail required for the client's situation Manages tax coordination and execution for clients' personal and trust accounts. > Your Experience: 2 - 4 years of experience in financial planning, wealth management or a related industry preferred; expected to be current with industry trends, terminology and concepts Undergraduate degree required Series 65 or equivalent required within first 120 days of employment Interest in or currently pursuing the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM (CFP) Baseline proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products (Word, Excel, Windows) required; expected to learn other position-related systems on the job Organizational - handle multiple client relationships with contending priorities and coordinate team member resources most effectively Delegation - increase capacity by managing and delegating tasks to the right level, ensure accurate and timely completion Presentation - present complex concepts and ideas in a professional, persuasive and easily comprehendible way to clients, in written and verbal form This role is an in-office, full-time, and exempt position. We are a work from office culture with lots of flexibility Skills & Attributes: Excellent work habits, strong organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks and manage workflows Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with clients and co-workers Exceptional interpersonal skills and demonstrated teamwork mentality Must be able to project a capable and trustworthy image Must be a self-starter and proactively manage workload, communications, and ownership of tasks Commitment to excellence and high standards Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm A high degree of personal integrity, maturity, and acute attention to detail Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Compensation: Pay: $70,000 - $95,000 per year Benefits: Our benefits package includes, but is not limited to, health care benefits (medical/dental/vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (PTO), holiday flex-days, summer flex-days, company-paid holidays, parental leave, transportation benefits, unlimited volunteer time off, professional, and personal wellbeing stipend, and other fringe benefits. Everyone in the company has a pathway to ownership. Our Company At Brighton Jones, we're building a future for wealth management that's about more than managing wealth. Our #OneTeam is united by a shared commitment to our mission, vision, and values. We believe that when you thrive, we thrive, which is why we've created an environment where every team member can genuinely love their work and feel supported by colleagues. Diversity enriches our lives and our work. We're committed to fostering an inclusive culture where all members of the Brighton Jones family feel safe to express their unique identities and empowered to reach their full potential. This commitment is woven throughout our business and shapes how we hire, empower our teammates, create learning opportunities, and support our communities. At Brighton Jones, you'll have the freedom to be yourself and the support to be your best. If you're excited about redefining wealth management and making a positive impact, we want to meet you. We offer you competitive compensation, excellent (and unique!) benefits, and rewarding career opportunities-including a path to ownership for every teammate. In your application, tell us why you're eager to join our growing #OneTeam and how this opportunity aligns with your career objectives and personal values. What to Expect in the Hiring Process 1. Values in Action Self-Assessment - At Brighton Jones we don't just talk about our values, we live by them! We've operationalized our values into observable behaviors and part of the application process includes completing a brief self-assessment on our Values in Action. 2. Initial Interview - This 30-min chat with a recruiter or hiring manager gives us a chance to learn about your background and goals and share more about the role and company. 3. Role Alignment - Next you'll meet with the hiring manager and a peer (virtual or in-person) to dive deeper into the role, responsibilities, and your transferrable experiences. 4. Full Loop - You'll meet the team in two, back-to-back interviews with team members you're likely to work with. During these conversations, we'll be listening to examples of your technical skills as well as how core values show up in your experience. There may also be a writing sample, role play, hiring, or technical assessment depending on the position. 5. Decision and Next Steps - As a final step in the process, our team will debrief to determine next steps - whether that's a hiring decision, reference check, or a conversation with a senior leader. We aim to wrap up the process thoughtfully and efficiently. 6. What's Next - Interviewing is time-consuming and stressful, and we appreciate you taking the time to get to know us. Whatever the final decision, we'll let you know our decision as quickly as we can. If this role isn't a good fit, we invite you to stay connected and apply again. We are committed to building a business where all of our team members genuinely love where they work and are empowered to reach their full potential. We do this by building authentic relationships with one another, learning and growing continuously together, working hard while having lots of fun, and giving back to our community. Brighton Jones is a team founded on equity and respect, and we're on a mission to help each other, our clients, and global community thrive. We actively foster a compassionate and inclusive culture and are committed to creating a diverse #OneTeam where teammates can show up authentically. To the right individual, we offer very competitive compensation, a robust benefits package, an award-winning culture, and rewarding career growth. Brighton Jones provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or caste. In addition to federal law requirements, Brighton Jones complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has offices. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.