Private Wealth Advisor - FineMark

Commerce Bank is seeking a Private Wealth Advisor for FineMark in Scottsdale, AZ. The role involves managing client portfolios, developing investment strategies, and fostering client relationships. Responsibilities include analyzing clients' financial situations, ensuring compliance with investment guidelines, and participating in business development. The position emphasizes teamwork and delivering high-quality service while adapting to clients' changing needs.
About Working at FineMark Bank and Trust, a division of Commerce Bank



FineMark Bank & Trust, a division of Commerce Bank, delivers exceptional service in banking, trust, and investments, fostering long-lasting client relationships. We provide a workplace grounded in integrity, teamwork, and an entrepreneurial spirit, where associates are empowered to contribute and serve with purpose. Our culture is rooted in doing what is right, with an emphasis on thoughtful innovation, sound decision-making, and delivering the highest level of service to our clients.



About This Job



The main purpose of this job is to manage client portfolios, and build meaningful relationships, by providing comprehensive investment planning and managing day-to-day administration of client accounts. Develops investment strategies and manages client investment portfolios according to established goals and objectives with clients and in accordance with all internal and regulatory investment and fiduciary guidelines. Participates in the financial planning process. Effectively manages, monitors and mitigates fiduciary and investment risk while retaining and growing client relationships



Essential Functions

Manage client portfolios and administer client accounts within prescribed investment and fiduciary guidelines, governing document, FineMark policies and procedures and all applicable federal and state laws and regulations

Analyze clients’ complete financial picture and work with clients to develop a comprehensive understanding of their unique investment goals and objectives to construct individually tailored investment portfolios consistent with client goals and objectives

Work with clients to develop comprehensive wealth management strategies and identify opportunities for business referrals and take appropriate action. Include appropriate team members in relationship management efforts. Participate in relationship reviews and investment reviews. Document client communications and interactions in Salesforce.

Determine client’s risk profile and educate the client about investment risks and the risk/reward tradeoff

Create an appropriate investment portfolio ensuring implementation and execution of investment strategies to maximize returns commensurate with an acceptable level of risk

Ensure accounts are structured to comply with client’s investment policy statement and correspond with current investment strategy; include a transition plan when appropriate

Provide ongoing client communication, monitoring and rebalancing of portfolio to ensure goals and objectives meet potentially changing client circumstances, adjusting plans and strategies as circumstances change

Continuously perform investment research, stay informed of developments in security markets, stay abreast of current economic environment

Successfully cultivate new client relationships

Work as part of a team to deliver clients a diverse set of financial solutions, maximize relationships and develop new relationships

Provide ongoing monitoring and rebalancing of portfolios to ensure client goals and objectives are met

Actively participate and engage in business development activities. Prospect new clients, secure additional assets from existing clients and uncover other opportunities to maximize relationships.

Perform other duties as assigned



Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

Working knowledge of portfolio theory with some understanding of fiduciary law

Advanced understanding of investing

Exceptional relationship management skills

Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license and meet Commerce Bank’s driving record criteria; ongoing employment may be contingent upon meeting all driving requirements

Motivated and organized self-starter with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities

Inquisitive, agile, and strong team player with excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Ability to remain adaptable and resilient to all situations with an optimistic outlook and cast a positive shadow that is aligned with our culture and Core Values

Basic level proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook



Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Master’s degree in Business Administration preferred.

7+ years of successfully managing investment portfolios for a wealth management company required

Experience with the asset allocation process required

Experience with Salesforce preferred

Professional certifications such as CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) or CFP (Certified Financial Planner) preferred



For this position, Commerce Bank will review your motor vehicle driving record. If you express interest in and are considered for this position, you’ll be asked to authorize our review of that record.



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The candidate selected for this position may be eligible for the following employment benefits: employer sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and paid personal time. In addition, we offer career development, education assistance, and voluntary supplemental benefits. Click here to learn more.





Location: 7600 East Doubletree Ranch Road, Suite 100, Scottsdale, Arizona 85258

Time Type:

Full time