--- title: 'Wealth Management Associate at Curi Capital' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/wealth-management-associate-curi-capital-st-joe-s555xafhdbsf' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-06' --- # Wealth Management Associate at Curi Capital - **Company:** Curi Capital - **Location:** St Joe, MI / Grand Rapids, MI - **Compensation:** $60k–$70k - **Posted:** 2026-06-11 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-06 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/curicapital/jobs/4284333009 ## Job description ## About Us Curi Capital, founded in 2005, is a rapidly growing national registered investment advisory firm (RIA) based in Chicago. We are committed to building meaningful relationships and making a difference in our clients’ financial wellness. Our mission is focused on enriching the lives of our teammates, clients, partners, and the communities in which we live and work. Curi Capital is perennially ranked among Barron’s Top 100 Independent Registered Investment Advisors globally. Our values—Accountability, Curiosity, Teamwork, Inclusion, and Service Commitment—are at the core of our culture. Location St. Joe Michigan or Grand Rapids, Michigan At Curi Capital, we believe that working together we have better outcomes. Team members are strongly encouraged to work in the office three days a week. ## The Role We are looking for an organized and collaborative individual with excellent communication skills to join our Wealth Management team as a Wealth Management Associate in our St. Joe, Michigan or Grand Rapids, Michigan office. In this role, you will be responsible for performing administrative and financial planning functions associated with servicing high net worth clients while working in a team environment. You will also assist the Wealth Advisors in establishing relationships with clients and be responsible for maintaining client contact, servicing client needs and troubleshooting problems, while training to become a Wealth Advisor. You will have a significant impact on the client’s impression and trust in the firm. Accuracy and timeliness of work and communications is critical. In this role, you will understand how processes and products work together in a client’s portfolio. Once a minimum of one year’s experience has been achieved, you will assist the Wealth Advisors with personal delivery of financial planning activities. ## Key Result Areas - Establish and maintain effective relationships and provide client service that builds satisfaction and confidence - Provide support to Wealth Advisors by gathering the necessary data to manage client relationships. Update and inform Wealth Advisors about client activity as appropriate - Analyze and evaluate the financial status of clients and prospects - Participate in 1-4 client or prospect meetings or calls each week - Understand how processes and products work together and apply that knowledge to satisfy client questions and concerns - Demonstrate critical thinking and good judgment in all situations - Research and communicate the resolution of complex problems and implement solutions - Ensure completion of internal projects - Develop and present financial planning recommendations, including but not limited to, retirement and education projections - Provide effective, timely and proactive communication with clients, colleagues and third parties ## Key Skills - Successful candidates will demonstrate an aptitude to learn and grow in responsibilities and accountabilities over time - Demonstrated ability to build mutually beneficial relationships required - Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize work required - Must be detail oriented and have demonstrated ability to solve problems and meet deadlines - Must be able to follow defined processes where they exist while also making adjustments and using good judgment when business circumstances dictate - Ability to work in a collaborative team environment required - Excellent written and oral communication skills required ## Key Qualifications - One to three years of experience in Wealth Management preferred - Undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience required - Education or experience in business, economics, or finance and/or experience working with the public preferred - Exposure to wealth management or financial services and experience servicing customers preferred - Experience in clubs, activities, sports, volunteer service, etc. helpful, especially leadership experience ## Key licenses - Series 65 recommended or willingness to obtain upon hiring - CFP preferred but not required The base salary will be commensurate with an individual's work experience and educational background. US Pay Range $60,000—$70,000 USD Our Vision: To be the trusted partner in medicine, business, and life. Our Mission: By providing valued advice and support, we help strengthen care, mitigate risk, and build financial futures to enhance the lives of those we serve. Our Values: - Accountability: We are driven to act, work with integrity, and deliver results. - Curiosity: We ask and listen, stay curious, and are eager to learn. - Teamwork: We build strong relationships, celebrate success, and partner for greater impact. - Inclusion: We respect, recognize, and encourage the differences that make us stronger—we are better together Built On; - Service Commitment: We demonstrate an unwavering commitment to our clients, business partners, teammates, and communities. Our Benefits Curi Capital offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Other benefits for eligible team members include education assistance, annual bonus opportunity, 401(k) with employer match, short-term and long-term disability, flexible time off, and 13 paid holidays annually. Review our Privacy Policy [here.](https://curi.com/curi-careers-privacy-policy_greenhouse-recruiting/) ## About Curi Capital ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Curi Capital is a fiduciary wealth management firm that provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan solutions to individuals, families, institutions, and employers. - **Entity Type**: Private (bootstrapped, no external funding rounds publicly disclosed) - **Headquarters**: Chicago, Illinois, USA (with offices in Denver, CO; Washington, D.C.; Milwaukee, WI; Raleigh, NC; St. Joe, MI; Oakbrook, IL; Lake Forest, IL; Edina, MN) - **Founded**: 2005 (originally as RMB Capital by Dick Burridge and Fred Paulman) - **Founders**: Richard M. Burridge (Executive Chairman) and Fred Paulman ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Wealth Management / Financial Services - **Target customers**: B2C (individuals, families), B2B (institutions, employers for retirement plans) - **Mission or purpose statement**: "We believe a financial plan should answer to your life, not the other way around." The firm is built on a conviction to provide independent, thoughtful advice and help clients "build wealth with intention and clarity." ## Products & Services - **Wealth Management**: Comprehensive financial planning and investment management under one roof, built around client goals and coordinated by a team-based approach. - **Investment Management**: Proprietary, actively managed in-house investment strategies across public and private markets, including SMID Cap Core, Fixed Income, and Private Markets. - **Family Office Services**: Sophisticated guidance for families navigating multi-generational wealth, including preservation and transfer planning. - **Retirement Plan Solutions**: Fiduciary guidance and team-based retirement plan design, management, and ongoing administration for employers. - **Wealth Builder**: A scaled offering for individuals and families whose planning needs don't require the full depth of traditional wealth management, with advisor support and planning tools designed to evolve across life stages. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private firm) - **Key Metric**: Estimated assets under administration (AUA) of approximately $20+ billion as of 3/31/2026 (based on firm disclosures); 97% Annual Client Revenue Retention rate (average over prior five years as of 12/31/2025) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not applicable (bootstrapped); key partners include the merger with Curi Capital (2024) which expanded national reach. - **Growth Signals**: Merged with Curi Capital in January 2024 to become Curi RMB Capital, then rebranded back to Curi Capital in July 2025; ranked among Chicago’s largest wealth management firms by Crain’s; Denver office earned fourth straight "Best Place to Work" recognition; SMID Cap Core Strategy earned PSN Top Guns Recognition for Q4 2025. ## Competitive Advantages - **Fiduciary standard**: Legally bound to put client interests first, not product profitability. - **Integrated model**: Financial planning and investment management teams sit together, work together, ensuring nothing falls between the cracks. - **In-house investment management**: Proprietary, active research and management by the same professionals who work directly with client advisory teams. - **Independent, employee-owned**: No external shareholder pressure, allowing long-term, client-focused decision-making. - **National footprint with local presence**: Offices in 10 U.S. cities, combining scale with personalized service. ## Strategic Focus - **Growth through integration**: Continuing to build on the 2024 merger with Curi Capital to expand national reach and capabilities. - **Deepening client relationships**: Emphasizing a team-based, coordinated approach to serve clients across life stages and wealth levels. - **Talent development**: Investing in employee growth through comprehensive Learning & Development programs, mentorship, and career pathing. - **Culture as differentiator**: Maintaining a strong, values-driven culture (Accountability, Curiosity, Teamwork, Inclusion, Service Commitment) to attract and retain top talent. ## Why Work Here - **Culture & Values**: The firm is consistently cited by employees as one of the best things about working there. Values include Accountability, Curiosity, Teamwork, Inclusion, and Service Commitment. A formal "Employee Trust" group gathers anonymous feedback annually, and employees consistently give high marks for feeling at home, proud to work there, and cared for. - **Learning & Development**: Comprehensive program including Curi Capital University classes, lunch and learns, DEI training, professional accreditation support, continuing education, and career pathing. - **Mentorship Program**: Peer-to-peer mentorship fosters connections, cultural integration, and career development. - **Work Environment**: Hybrid/office policy varies by role and location (offices in Chicago, Denver, Washington D.C., Milwaukee, Raleigh, and more). The firm emphasizes work-life blend, team-building events, book clubs, happy hours, volunteer opportunities, family picnics, and sports outings. - **Recognition**: Denver office named "Best Place to Work" for four consecutive years; firm ranked among Chicago's largest wealth management firms by Crain's. - **Open Roles (as of mid-2026)**: Client Services Associate, Tax Associate, Wealth Advisor, Wealth Management Associate, Senior Analyst - Manager Research, Fixed Income Portfolio and Client Administrator, Application and Data Solutions Generalist. ## Sources 1. [curicapital.com](https://curicapital.com/about-us/) 2. [curicapital.com](https://curicapital.com/careers/) 3. [curicapital.com](https://curicapital.com/our-culture/) 4. [job-boards.greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/curicapital) 5. 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