Lead Advisor, Midwest Region

Job Description

Kayne Anderson Rudnick is an asset and wealth management firm headquartered in Los Angeles. The Firm has $70B in AUM and approximately 125 employees, the majority of which are in the LA headquarters. We are an affiliate of Virtus Investment Partners based in Hartford, CT. The goal of Virtus is to offer a multi-manager, multi-strategy approach and KAR is a key affiliate for Virtus. This multi boutique model is based on the fundamental belief that investment professionals who operate in an environment that allows for the appropriate focus and culture can generate sustainable superior returns for the clients.

KAR was established in 1984 to manage the family capital of John Anderson. Since then, they have gone from managing one family's capital to expanding to family and friends, all the way to today, where they manage assets for public funds, corporations, endowments, foundations, and high net-worth individuals.

We employ a long-term oriented, quality investment strategy across all of our investment disciplines. To KAR, quality means that a company has competitive strengths that will allow it to grow and remain successful over time, both in investment management and wealth management business lines.

The most important asset KAR has is the people. The culture is collaborative and respectful. The team is passionate about setting high standards for themselves and are proud to be part of this organization. They create the client experience as a team, and as a team, strive to make the best decisions for their clients.

Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management is looking to hire a Lead Advisor for our Midwest region.

The Kayne Anderson Rudnick Lead Advisor ("LA") will partner with the Managing Director, Business Development Officer ("BDO") in their respective market in the development and management of clients, many of whom are referred via custodial referral programs. The LA will develop a plan to meet the client's goals and manage all aspects of these new client relationships including investment advisory, financial planning, and estate and tax planning.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Partner with the BDO to support new business development opportunities by attending prospective client meetings and events sponsored by custodian partners
• Develop strategies to provide a high-quality client experience, with the goal of assisting the BDO in building their practice through referrals and additional funding from existing clients
• Prepare customized investment proposals in coordination with the BDO and effectively communicate those proposals to clients
• Provide financial planning advice, utilizing the eMoney financial planning platform and other tech stack resources to assist clients with their financial planning needs
• Provide investment advisory services, including asset allocation and investment solutions recommendations
• Conduct regular client portfolio review meetings and provide proactive communication to clients

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

The starting salary is $120,000.00 to $150,000.00 and will include variable compensation.

The starting salary offer will vary based on the applicant's education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Benefits :

We offer a variety of benefits that support employees and their families in maintaining all aspects of health and wellness. We pride ourselves on offerings that encourage work-life balance and support the needs and goals of the team.

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