Career-Transition Partnership - For Financial Advisors Approaching Retirement

Alternate Titles Financial Advisor Retirement Transition · Sell Your Book of Business · Financial Advisor Succession Partnership · Advisor Book Acquisition Location United States (nationwide; in-person client continuity preferred in the advisor's existing market) Engagement Type Book acquisition or continuation partnership (structure is flexible: sale, earn-out, gradual transition, or reduced-role continuation). For advisors continuing in a reduced-role production capacity, the ongoing classification is W-2 Statutory Employee of National Life Group (Internal Revenue Code §3121(d)(3)(B) — full-time life insurance salesperson classification, Form W-2 Box 13 "Statutory employee" checked) with commission-based compensation. Pure book-sale structures without a continuation role do not involve an employment relationship. About WealthBridge Financial Group WealthBridge Financial Group is a wealth management firm with over 175 years of history helping clients navigate life's financial complexities with confidence and clarity. Our mission: To Do Good — in our communities and for the families we serve. We are a change navigator. Specialties: Premium Financing, Digital Marketing, CPA Alliances, Advanced Planning . We are expanding across Arizona. Backed by National Life Group (A+ AM Best); securities and investment advisory services through Equity Services, Inc. (FINRA/SIPC). People. Impact. Outcome. Who this is for This is a conversation for financial advisors who are planning to retire, reduce their practice, or transition to a reduced-role capacity within the next 12–60 months, and who want a clear path for the continuity of their clients' service after they step back. Typical candidates: Advisors 55–75 years old with an established book, no internal successor, and a desire to protect client relationships on exit. Practices with meaningful annual production looking for acquisition or earn-out. Advisors facing family or health transitions who need a credible continuity partner. Advisors whose captive firm does not offer a clean succession pathway. What WealthBridge provides Book acquisition or earn-out structures. Flexible deal structures — outright acquisition, multi-year earn-out, gradual transition, or a reduced-role continuation where you stay partially engaged on your terms. Client continuity. Your clients are served by WealthBridge advisors who already operate on a comprehensive planning framework (the 7 planning areas). Clients experience continuity, not disruption. Confidential valuation. We provide a book valuation based on product mix (life vs. annuity vs. advisory), persistency, trail economics, and AUM. Valuations use industry-standard methodologies referenced during the Discovery conversation. Legacy protection. Your client relationships carry forward under WealthBridge's service standards. You remain named in ongoing communications during transition where appropriate. Optional reduced-role continuation. If you want to remain licensed and work a handful of longtime relationships while WealthBridge handles the rest, we can structure that. What we look for An established book of business (Life insurance, annuities, advisory, or a combination). Good compliance history — clean U4/U5 or a willingness to disclose and discuss. Client relationships where continuity of service would be welcomed. A realistic exit timeline (12–60 months is typical). The 4-Step Conversation Confidential exploration — 45–60 min. Book profile, goals, timing, and any compliance or contractual considerations. Book valuation — we provide a written preliminary valuation within 10 business days of receiving your production data, under NDA. Structure design — we propose 2–3 structures (acquisition, earn-out, continuation) tailored to your objectives. You choose. Documentation and transition — contracts, regulatory filings (including Form U4/U5 transitions if applicable), and client communication plan executed over 30–90 days. How to Begin Apply through this post or schedule up to a 1-hour conversation with the regional Managing Director's scheduling link. Direct Scheduling Link All communication receives a response within 5 business days. All inquiries held in strict confidence. NDA available before any detailed disclosure. Securities and Investment Advisory Services Securities and investment advisory services offered through Equity Services, Inc., Member FINRA/ SIPC, 675 Third Avenue, Suite 900, New York, NY 10017, View phone number on click.appcast.io. In CO, MO, NH and WI, Equity Services, Inc. operates as Vermont Equity Services, Inc. WealthBridge Financial Group is independent of Equity Services, Inc. Any acquisition, earn-out, or continuation arrangement is subject to individual negotiation and regulatory approval, including required U4/U5 amendments, state insurance department filings, and client notification consistent with applicable regulations. Book valuations are non-binding estimates based on information provided and are not guarantees of transaction value. Equal Opportunity Statement WealthBridge Financial Group is an equal opportunity organization and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Background Check and Fingerprinting All candidates must pass a background check and fingerprinting as required by state insurance regulators and FINRA. Securities registration requires filing Form U4 with disclosure of prior regulatory, criminal, and financial history. People. Impact. Outcome. wealthbridgefg.com WealthBridge Platform Support for Associates Training allowance and performance-based incentives. Sponsorship for required licenses and continuous training. Flexible schedule with strong work-life balance. Industry-leading, production-tiered compensation structure with transparent tier progression. 4-week intensive joint-field training with leadership. 100% book portability from day one. Access to NLG (A+) and a broad multi-carrier shelf for product fit. Premium Finance team, Advanced Markets, ESI Illuminations (FMAX/Fidelity), Planning & Design department. Team override on First-Year Commissions (FYC) as you develop junior advisors. Clear Associate - Senior Associate - Managing Director career path. #J-18808-Ljbffr WealthBridge Financial Group