Senior Wealth Advisor

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Who We Are

At Capstone Financial Advisors, we provide personalized, fee-only wealth management to high-net-worth clients, tailoring strategies to each client’s unique needs and circumstances. Based in the western suburbs of Chicago, we are proud to be 100% employee-owned and recognized as one of the Best Places to Work by both Crain’s Chicago Business and InvestmentNews.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Wealth Advisor with Family Office Specialty to join our team. In this elevated role, you will serve as the primary advisor to a select group of complex high-net-worth and family office clients, expanding the firm’s service model through a deeper and broader scope of advice, planning, and relationship management.

Role Highlights

  • Lead existing advisory relationships for complex high-net-worth and family office clients

  • Deliver advanced, integrated strategies across wealth, tax, estate, philanthropy, and investments

  • Drive growth by developing new client relationships

  • Access potential pathways to ownership in our 100% employee-owned firm

  • Mentor and develop junior advisors and team members

Key Responsibilities

  • Financial Planning: Guide families in formalizing and achieving objectives; prepare reports; support implementation across planning areas.

  • Tax & Estate: Support the review of individual, trust, and business entity tax returns; monitor compliance; support tax and estate strategies; coordinate with outside counsel and preparers.

  • Investments: Oversee portfolio construction and asset allocation; evaluate public and private opportunities with the CIO.

  • Legal, Estate & Compliance: Review trust and business agreements; assist with wealth transfer strategies; ensure compliance with registrations and reporting.

  • Risk & Liquidity: Analyze exposures across various asset classes; coordinate with outside professionals to ensure appropriate property insurance coverage for high-value items; ensure liquidity for family needs and capital commitments.

  • Family Office Services: Help organize and document family meetings and discussions; support governance, succession, and philanthropy; build relationships with multiple generations; assist with business oversight.

Qualifications

  • Seven or more years of relevant experience

  • CFP, CPA, JD, or CFA required; CFP preferred

  • Proven ability to manage complex high-net-worth or family office clients

  • Strong technical expertise, critical thinking, and communication skills

  • Collaborative mindset with commitment to mentoring and leadership

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and bonus program

  • Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and parental leave

  • 401(k) with company contribution, flexible spending accounts, and PTO (holidays, personal, birthdays, community service)

  • Flexible work options (hybrid, summer hours, early holiday departures)

  • On-site health club membership

  • Reimbursement for professional certifications and membership fees

Recent Capstone Accolades*

  • 2025 Best Places to Work in Illinois

  • Crain’s Chicago Business’ 2024 Best Places to Work in Chicago

  • InvestmentNews’ Best Places to Work for Financial Advisors for 2024

Capstone Financial Advisors is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment where all individuals feel welcomed and respected. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

Rankings published by magazines, and others, generally base their selections exclusively on information prepared and/or submitted by the recognized advisor. Rankings are generally limited to participating advisors. Capstone Financial Advisors does not pay fees to be considered for any ranking or recognition.

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Capstone Financial Advisors, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.