Financial Advisor, Specialist

Location
Malvern, PA
Workplace
Hybrid

About this role

Join Vanguard as a Situational Advisor (CFP®)

Are you a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) looking to make a meaningful impact at scale? Vanguard is seeking experienced financial professionals to join our Workplace Advice team, supporting approximately 120,000 participants across one of Vanguard's largest Enterprise Clients.

This is a unique opportunity to deliver personalized, point-in-time financial guidance that helps participants navigate important financial decisions with confidence. Unlike traditional advisory roles, this position does not involve ongoing portfolio management or book-of-business ownership. Instead, you'll focus on providing consultative advice, education, and planning guidance that empowers participants to take action toward their financial goals.

As a Vanguard Situational Advisor, You Will:

  • Deliver personalized financial planning and investment guidance through scheduled consultations with participants.

  • Help participants navigate key financial decisions related to retirement readiness, investment allocation, savings strategies, and broader financial goals.

  • Apply a consultative approach to uncover participant needs and recommend appropriate planning solutions.

  • Educate participants on Vanguard's advice offerings and resources available to support their financial journey.

  • Build trust and credibility by simplifying complex financial concepts into actionable recommendations.

  • Partner with internal stakeholders to deliver a high-quality participant experience and support client objectives.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

Make an Impact at Scale

Help thousands of participants make informed financial decisions and improve their financial well-being through meaningful advice conversations.

Professional Growth

Join a team of highly credentialed financial professionals and benefit from ongoing development opportunities, coaching, and career progression.

Collaborative Environment

Work within a dedicated advice team supporting one of Vanguard's largest Enterprise Clients, where teamwork, knowledge sharing, and client focus drive success.

Work-Life Harmony

Enjoy a structured advisory model that allows you to focus on delivering advice and participant outcomes without the demands of managing an ongoing book of business.

Compensation and Benefits:

At Vanguard, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the impact of your contributions. Beyond your competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial, health, and overall well-being.

  • Performance Bonus: We reward your hard work and dedication through opportunities for performance-based incentives.

  • Partnership Plan: Our Partnership Plan is an annual cash award tied to company performance and client outcomes.

  • Merit-Based Salary Increases: Your achievements and contributions are recognized through merit-based salary increases.

  • Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits, paid time off, and resources that support your overall well-being.

To learn more about our benefits, visit Vanguard Benefits & Rewards.

Qualifications:

  • Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) designation required.

  • FINRA Series 7, 63, and 65/66 licenses (or ability to obtain within three months of assuming the position).

  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience.

  • Minimum of three years of financial planning and client relationship management experience.

  • Strong investment knowledge and financial planning acumen.

  • Consultative sales experience strongly preferred.

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.

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Top Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Retirement benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Performance bonus
  • Partnership plan
  • Merit-based salary increases