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Registered Investment Advisor

Heffernan Investment Advisors is a privately held, comprehensive financial advisory firm offering investment advice to corporations, foundations and individuals. Our services are fee-based which allows us to be an unbiased advisor to our clients. We specialize in giving integrated investment advice and offer a full array of in-house services that include: investment advisory services, estate and trust planning, not-for-profit consulting, philanthropy and cash management. 

Heffernan Investment Advisors is owned by Heffernan Insurance Brokers, one of the largest full-service, independent insurance brokerage firms in California. The firm provides comprehensive insurance and financial services products to a wide range of businesses and individuals. Heffernan is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California with additional offices in San Francisco, Petaluma, Palo Alto, Los Angeles, Orange, Portland, Oregon; and West Palm Beach and Plantation, Florida. Heffernan Insurance Brokers was named the Third Best Place to Work in the Bay Area by the San Francisco Business Times in 2008, and was named one of the Top Corporate Philanthropists in the Greater Bay Area by the San Francisco Business Times in 2007 and ranked #41 as one of the top largest US brokers by Business Insurance in 2007.

We are looking for an experienced registered investment advisor with a book of business of $50 million to $125 million AUM to join our San Francisco office. The ideal candidate will have a proven consultative track record as a registered investment advisor and have experience with a wide range of financial products including retail brokerage, insurance, retirement plans, tax-advantaged solutions.   

Responsibilities:

• Identify and cultivate key prospects.
• Understand the client’s investment goals and objectives.
• Advise clients on asset allocation and portfolio construction.
• Develop investment policy statements in line with client goals.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5+ years experience as a registered investment advisor.
• Superior marketing skills with the ability to translate complex ideas into simple, practicable terms.
• Strong knowledge of investment concepts, practice and procedures used in the securities industry.
• Excellent oral, written and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Entrepreneurial drive with goals to grow a successful business.
• NASD Series 7, 65/66.
• Bachelor’s degree is required.

All interested candidates, please email your resume to: marcellas@heffgroup.com.