Associate Analyst at Gottfried &… · Glastonbu…

Summary: Gottfried & Somberg Wealth Management is an independent wealth advisory firm managing approximately $2.7 billion in client assets and serving individuals, families, and business owners. The Associate Analyst supports wealth advisors and clients through financial planning, investment research, portfolio management, client service, trading, reporting, and operational execution.

Responsibilities:
- Gather and organize client financial information for planning and investment analysis
- Build and maintain financial plans using MoneyGuidePro and other planning tools
- Prepare retirement income analyses, Monte Carlo simulations, cash flow projections, and planning recommendations
- Update financial plans as client circumstances change
- Prepare meeting materials, reports, and planning presentations
- Attend client meetings, document action items, and coordinate follow-up
- Conduct investment research using Morningstar, Riskalyze, and third-party resources
- Prepare portfolio analysis and performance reports
- Maintain model portfolios and assist with portfolio implementation
- Execute trades and rebalance client portfolios
- Coordinate share class conversions and investment-related operational tasks
- Research investment solutions that support client objectives
- Serve as a primary point of contact for day-to-day client requests
- Coordinate account openings, transfers, rollovers, distributions, beneficiary updates, and account maintenance
- Assist clients with custodial platforms and digital paperwork
- Deliver proactive, responsive, and professional communication throughout every client interaction
- Prepare and process paperwork while ensuring timely follow-up on outstanding items
- Support new client onboarding and coordinate a smooth transition into the firm
- Manage workflows and service requests within the firm's CRM
- Maintain accurate client records and electronic files
- Coordinate tasks across advisors, analysts, and operations to ensure timely completion
- Monitor outstanding action items and proactively identify upcoming client needs
- Contribute to process improvements that increase efficiency and enhance the client experience
- Maintain complete and accurate documentation in accordance with firm policies
- Stay current on industry developments, regulatory requirements, and firm technology
- Complete all required continuing education and licensing requirements
- Follow all SEC, FINRA, and firm compliance policies

Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- 1–2 years of relevant work experience in financial services, investment analysis, wealth management, or a related field
- SIE, Series 7 and Series 63 licenses, or ability to obtain all required licenses within the first six months of hire
- Ability to work onsite five days per week in Glastonbury, Connecticut

Required Skills: Financial Services, Investment Analysis, Wealth Management, SIE, Series 7, Series 63