Wealth Advisor

Company: Colony Capital
Location: Bellevue
Posted on: January 1, 2026

Job Description:

Focus Partners Wealth is seeking a Wealth Advisor to join our team! The Wealth Advisor has a passion to serve and will always do the right thing over the easy thing. They serve our clients by putting clients’ needs first and with a sense of urgency. Wealth Advisors take a holistic planning first approach to fulfilling client’s financial goals. They do this by first listening to and understanding each client’s unique complexities and desires, before acting. The Wealth Advisor will lead a team and model excellence in financial planning knowledge, skill, and team development. They will initiate conversations and coordinate action plans in all aspects of a client’s financial life including goals-based planning, taxation, estate planning, and retirement. Focus provides team members the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule. Our hybrid model is defined as 3 days in office work required per week, while giving team members the option to work remotely 2 days per week, or as assigned by their team leader. Primary Responsibilities Leadership Actively partner with Advisory Leadership team in setting, executing, and evolution of the advisory team’s business plan. The business plan is the collective agreement that outlines the team’s priorities and growth goals. Have both a tactical (short term) and strategic (long term) approach to team development and growth Establishes the optimal client experience and collaborates with team members to ensure the highest level of service Provides feedback and opportunities for development of Associate Wealth Advisors Takes ownership and accountability for client issues that arise Leads by example and actively participates in firm initiatives and carries forth the core values of the firm Client Experience Serve as Primary advisor on 50% of client relationships Proficient in all areas of planning and implementing financial plans for clients Develops a mastery of Focus Partner Wealth’s (FPW) investment philosophy Active utilization of FPW’s client experience framework Conducts Client Discovery and Wealth Planning Conversations Identify advanced planning opportunities and develop internal best practices Create, edit, and present financial plans through planning software Create a holistic investment strategy for each client, monitor risk tolerance over time as needed Partner with the Portfolio Management team to approve & execute portfolios, trade recommendations, tax loss harvesting, etc. Assist with client billing reviews to ensure fees are collected in a timely manner Consistently document client interactions and manage follow-up using the client relationship management (CRM) platform. The ability to meet with clients in person. Some travel may be required. Business Development Consistently meets and exceeds revenue and growth goals Develops multiple Centers of Influences which are active client referral sources Ability to develop new business independently and in a team environment Manage individual and team prospect pipeline, including the onboarding of new clients Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree 7 years of advisory experience in the wealth management industry CFP or equivalent (ChFC or CPA PFS) required Proven Business Development Skillset Mastery of investment strategies, risk management, tax planning, and estate planning Proven experience in financial analysis, modeling, and strategic planning Strong interpersonal communication skills: with the ability to explain complex financial concepts to clients Team-oriented approach Knowledge of financial services industry, financial products, and financial planning concepts Clean U4 The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $150,000-$160,000. Actual base pay could vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, subject matter expertise, geographic location where work will be performed, and the applicants skill set. The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include an annual cash bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. Focus is a leading partnership of fiduciary wealth management and related financial services firms. Focus provides access to best practices, greater resources, and continuity planning for its affiliated advisory firms, which serve individuals, families, employers, and institutions with comprehensive financial services. Focus firms and their clients benefit from the solutions, synergies, scale, economics, and best practices offered by Focus to achieve their business objectives. For more information about Focus, please visit www.focusfinancialpartners.com. Focus is a leading partnership of fiduciary wealth management and related financial services firms. Focus provides access to best practices, greater resources, and continuity planning for its affiliated advisory firms, which serve individuals, families, employers, and institutions with comprehensive financial services. Focus firms and their clients benefit from the solutions, synergies, scale, economics, and best practices offered by Focus to achieve their business objectives.

Keywords: Colony Capital, Bellingham , Wealth Advisor, Accounting, Auditing , Bellevue, Washington