About the Role:
The Associate Financial Advisor role partners closely with advisors to help grow and service a strategic client base, with areas of focus that may include financial planning, portfolio construction and analysis, and investment research.
The DDK Group is a highly motivated, service-oriented team serving a select group of ultra-high-net-worth families nationwide. Their culture is grounded in a service above self philosophy, collaborative teamwork, and open, honest communication. Providing comprehensive wealth management services including strategic asset allocation, portfolio monitoring, financial and tax planning, retirement and education planning, estate and insurance planning, and charitable strategies.
They are seeking a thoughtful, self aware professional who shares the team’s commitment to putting clients first and contributing positively to a high-performing team culture.
The Impact You’ll Make:
Review, research and analyze data to create customized, annual financial plans for clients.
Deliver the financial plan to clients in partnership with the team.
Connect with next generation clients through planning.
Provide or lead financial education, such as long-term planning, social security/Medicare, tax return reviews utilizing Baird’s team of experts.
Utilize planning results to identify the best investment solutions to implement the plan.
Assist with marketing efforts, such as a newsletter or LinkedIn presence
Research relevant news articles related to the topics covered in a client’s plan to share with them.
Serve as a team specialist for queries on financial planning topics and consult with the Financial Advisor Team on specific client scenarios.
Monitor and track business performance
Operate within the team’s client service and wealth management strategy to ensure high quality client service.
Engage the client/prospect, frame the discussion, and convey the team mission
Performs other duties and special projects as necessary.
What You’ll Bring to Baird:
Must have an undergraduate degree with a strong academic record, preferably in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Equivalent.
Minimum of three years of investment experience in a client-facing role.
Must hold SIE, Series 7/66 or Series 7/63/65 licenses or be willing to study and obtain within 6 months of hire. Training and resources to be provided and paid for by Baird. If not fully licensed, title will vary.
Must have or be capable of and committed to pursuing and achieving specialized professional designations (i.e, CFP, CPWA, CFA, CPA) within one year of assuming the Associate Financial Advisor role or demonstrate high-level education equivalent (i.e, JD)
Excellent presentation skills, very strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
Strong computer and analytical skills, especially in Excel
Knowledge of Power BI would be a plus
Detail oriented with an emphasis on accuracy
Intellectual curiosity
Ability to lead and work independently on complex tasks
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Skills Required
- Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or equivalent
- Minimum of three years of investment experience in a client-facing role
- Must hold SIE, Series 7/66 or Series 7/63/65 licenses or be willing to study and obtain within 6 months
- Pursue and achieve specialized professional designations (i.e, CFP, CPWA, CFA, CPA) within one year
- Excellent presentation, interpersonal, and written communication skills
- Strong computer and analytical skills, especially in Excel
- Knowledge of Power BI would be a plus
- Detail oriented with an emphasis on accuracy
- Intellectual curiosity
- Ability to lead and work independently on complex tasks
Baird Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Baird and has not been reviewed or approved by Baird.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings are positioned as a major strength, including a strong 401(k) with matching and profit-sharing contributions, plus access to financial planning support. Long-term wealth building is further reinforced through employee ownership and stock purchase opportunities.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are framed as generous, including unlimited PTO in some descriptions, paid holidays, and paid volunteer time. Flex time and work-from-home options are also included as part of the broader work-life package.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, and mental health support, alongside wellness programs and HSA/FSA options. Preventive care and employer contributions toward HSA/deductibles are highlighted as part of the design.
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What We Do
Founded in 1919, Baird has guided families, businesses, communities and institutions toward their financial goals for a century. Today employee-owned Baird offers wealth management, investment banking, asset management, institutional sales and trading, equity research, public finance and private equity services through more than 160 offices in the United States, Europe and Asia. Baird manages and oversees more than $305 billion in assets for clients around the world and employs more than 4,600 associates. Baird has been one of FORTUNE’s 100 Best Companies to Work For® since 2004, and is committed to policies and practices that provide equal employment opportunity at all times. These non-discriminatory practices apply to all areas of employment including: hiring, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits and educational opportunities. “Baird” is the marketing name for Robert W. Baird & Co., Incorporated and subsidiaries and affiliates worldwide. For more information, please visit www.rwbaird.com.
