Private Banking & Wealth Mgmt · VP
Investment Counselor – Private Wealth Salary
Compensation benchmarks from 255 verified sources including industry surveys, published reports, and market intelligence.
National Compensation Range
P25
$120,000
25th percentile
P50
$155,000
Median
P75
$195,000
75th percentile
CANDIDATE MARKET
Competitive
Scarcity: 5/10
EST. CANDIDATE POOL
80-200
Active candidates nationally
DEMAND TREND
Stable
6% year-over-year
RETENTION
4.5 yr avg tenure
15% annual turnover
Investment Counselor – Private Wealth Salary by City
Median (P50) adjusted for metro cost of labor.
Market Trends
CFA increasingly mandatory. Growing demand for alternative investment expertise. ESG integration now expected.
Also Known As
Investment Advisor – Private Banking, Wealth Investment Specialist, Private Client Investment Consultant
What Does an Investment Counselor – Private Wealth Do?
The Investment Counselor – Private Wealth operates within private banks, wealth management firms, and trust companies, serving high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients with investment advisory, estate planning, and banking services. Professionals in this role typically bring 5 to 10 years of relevant experience. Classified at the VP level, this position draws from a competitive candidate pool, though specialized qualifications and sector-specific experience remain key differentiators in hiring.
What Drives Investment Counselor – Private Wealth Compensation?
The median (P50) compensation for an Investment Counselor – Private Wealth is $155,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $120,000 to $195,000. The 48% spread between P25 and P75 reflects significant pay variation driven by book size and client AUM, revenue generated, client segment (HNW vs. UHNW), product complexity, regulatory licensing, and the firm's compensation model (salary + bonus vs. revenue share). Demand for this role is trending upward with 0.06% year-over-year growth, which is putting upward pressure on compensation at all levels.
Investment Counselor – Private Wealth Career Path
Professionals who move into Investment Counselor – Private Wealth roles most commonly come from institutional banking, financial advisory, trust and estate law, investment management, or family office operations. From this position, the typical trajectory leads toward managing director and market head positions, regional leadership, or transitioning to independent RIA or multi-family office platforms. The average tenure in this role is approximately 4.5 years, with an annual turnover rate of 15%.
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