Reference Number: HRJ7933
Location: San Jose, California

Judson Group is proud to be retained by an established and growing boutique wealth management firm that is seeking an Associate Advisor/Trading Specialist. This role is ideal for an early-career professional who combines strong trading execution skills with experience in financial planning and portfolio management.

Working closely with a Senior Advisor, you’ll oversee trading activity across a diverse client base while gaining hands-on exposure to portfolio implementation, account transitions, and complex investment needs. For a driven professional with a long-term goal of becoming a lead advisor, this opportunity offers a path to expand beyond trading and take on increasing client responsibility.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

• Join a close-knit team within a boutique firm environment where your work has a direct impact.
• Work alongside a Senior Advisor, assisting with client relationships, financial planning, and investment decisions.
• Take ownership of meaningful trading and planning responsibilities early in your career.
• Build toward a lead advisor role with the opportunity to assume responsibility for smaller client relationships over time.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Assist senior advisors with financial planning analysis, recommendations, and ongoing plan updates.
• Prepare for client meetings by gathering financial information, updating reports, and identifying planning opportunities.
• Help monitor client financial plans and track progress toward established goals.
• Respond to client requests and follow up on outstanding items to ensure a consistent, high-quality client experience.
• Execute portfolio rebalancing, model-driven trades, and investment changes across client accounts.
• Manage trading activity for new accounts transitioning into established portfolio strategies.
• Trade primarily individual securities, with exposure to ETFs, options, and other investment vehicles.
• Monitor orders, allocations, and trade records to ensure accurate, timely execution.

What We’re Looking For:

• 2–5 years of experience in trading, investment operations, wealth management, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of capital markets, investment products, and portfolio implementation.
• Planning experience is required to progress toward a lead advisor role; CFP® coursework or certification progress is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to execute accurately in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Confidence managing time-sensitive trading decisions and competing priorities.
• Experience with Excel, trading or portfolio management systems, and custodial platforms such as Fidelity or Schwab.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, team-oriented approach.
• Interest in using technology to improve efficiency and workflows.
• Ability to work in the office three days per week.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base salary commensurate with experience + discretionary bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Meaningful opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Reference Number: HRJ7933
Location: San Jose, California