At Summitry, we help you maximize the benefits of living in one of the most unique areas in the world. Our personalized financial planning guidance and investment strategies are specially suited for life in the Bay Area.

Industry: Financial Services
Company Size: 11-50 employees

Summitry

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Summitry is a Bay Area wealth management firm with over $4B in assets under management, serving more than 1,000 clients. As a flagship firm of Aspen Standard Wealth, Summitry combines the personalized approach of an independent RIA with the resources of a national platform. Our team is dedicated to helping families thrive through comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and trusted advice.

**Job Summary **

The Senior Financial Advisor (SFA) serves as the primary relationship owner for high-net-worth clients, delivering comprehensive financial planning and investment guidance. SFAs lead client meetings, develop planning strategies, and coordinate with portfolio management, tax professionals, and estate attorneys to deliver integrated advice.

Advisors maintain a focused client base (typically fewer than 100 households) and manage an established book of client relationships while contributing to organic growth through client referrals, COI relationships, and partnership with the firm’s Business Development team.

**Duties and Responsibilities **

- Serve as the primary advisor and trusted partner to high-net-worth client families (typically $5M+ in AUM)

- Deliver comprehensive financial planning across investments, tax, equity compensation, estate planning, and retirement strategies

- Lead client meetings and oversee preparation and follow-through with support from Associate Financial Advisors

- Collaborate with the Portfolio Management team to implement investment strategies aligned with client goals

- Drive organic growth through client referrals, COI relationships, and partnership with the Business Development team

- Mentor and develop Associate Financial Advisors to ensure high-quality client service

**Client Profile **

Typical Summitry clients include:

- Technology professionals and executives

- Founders and entrepreneurs

- Households with complex equity compensation

- Clients navigating liquidity events, concentrated stock, and multi-generational planning

**Qualifications **

- 5 years of client-facing advisory experience in wealth management

- CFP® certification required

- Experience serving high-net-worth clients and delivering comprehensive financial planning

- Strong relationship management and communication skills

- Ability to develop new client relationships and partner with COIs

- Experience with financial planning software and CRM

**Compensation **

- Total compensation includes base, bonus, and incentive comp:

- Base salary: $150-225K

- Performance-based bonus (on-target at 20% of base, with additional upside for exceeding metrics, up to 30% of base salary)

- Incentives tied to new assets, referrals, and business development participation (unlimited upside)

**Health & Financial Benefits **

- Medical, dental, and vision coverage (100% medical coverage for employees / 50% coverage for dependents)

- Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account

- 401(K) retirement plan and contributions

- Comprehensive financial planning services for employees and their families

- Fertility and family-building benefits

**Professional Development **

- Firm sponsorship for certifications, designations, and continuing education (CFP®, CFA®, etc.)

- Professional development and ongoing advisor training

**Culture & Lifestyle Perks **

- Paid sabbatical program for long-tenured employees

- Annual company retreat where employees are invited to bring their families

- Firm-sponsored volunteer events, paid volunteer time, and charitable matching

- Hybrid work environment (50% in-office per month)

- For more details: https://summitry.com/careers

**Company Culture and Values **

Summitry’s culture is guided by three core values:

- CARE – we care for each other, our clients, and our community

- GROW – we have an intrinsic desire to grow ourselves and our firm

- DRIVE – we are fiercely driven to achieve our goals and those of our clients

**Summitry welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and is an equal opportunity employer. **

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