Financial Advisor

Financial Advisor - Flower Mound, TX GDS Wealth Management invites you to join our dynamic team as a Financial Advisor as we continue to expand and empower clients in their pursuit of financial success. As a rapidly growing wealth management firm, we are passionate about guiding individuals toward their desired financial outcomes. By becoming a part of our young, motivated, and target-driven team, you will have a unique opportunity to shape the future prosperity of our thriving organization. Join our team of professionals in the wealth management industry, renowned for our exceptional expertise and dedication. Glen Smith, our esteemed CEOand CIO, has been consistently honored as one of Forbes' Best-in-State Wealth Advisors* for seven consecutive years (2019-2025). This prestigious recognition highlights our commitment to excellence in delivering sophisticated financial planning solutions and unparalleled client service. At GDS Wealth Management, we strive to provide our clients with a sense of security and assurance as they pursue their financial goals. Our mission at GDS Wealth Management is to offer our clients peace of mind surrounding their financial goals through sophisticated financial planning and a high level of customer service. Job Summary The Financial Advisor will manage new and existing client relationships and provide advisory services to a select group of clients. This role is designed for candidates across a range of experience levels from entry-level professionals to experienced advisors. Advisors will lead financial planning for small to mid-sized clients, with client complexity, responsibility, and autonomy increasing alongside experience, credentials, and demonstrated performance. Responsibilities and Activities Have the opportunity to follow up on firm-generated leads, creating a track record of sales accomplishments and consistently meeting or exceeding targets. Deliver financial planning to the client base and assist the firm’s principal financial advisoras needed. Participate in required meetings, training, and continuing education requirements. Become a lifelong learner, continuously seeking to expand knowledge and stay updated on industry trends. Work to build and maintain relationships with internal and external parties. Dress in business-professional attire. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Industry Experience Requirements Prefer three to five years of financial planning and/or investment advisory experience, especially working with high-net-worth clients. Active Series 65 or 66. Clean U-4 and U-5 history. CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Bachelor's degree or higher is strongly preferred. Highly motivated and self-driven, with a strong winner mentality and the ability to thrive under pressure. Confident in expressing opinions and ideas, with excellent communication and presentation skills. Detailed-oriented, exhibiting excellent organizational and time management skills. Strong relationship management skills and a genuine desire to help clients. Full-time, on-site presence is mandatory. Compensation Base salary: $65,000 - $120, 000 (dependent on experience). Compensation is structured based on the candidate’s experience, credentials, and ability to contribute immediately: Candidates with little to no experience will begin toward the lower end of the range and receive significant training and development support. Candidates with prior advisory experience, professional designations (e.g., CFP®), and existing client management responsibilities will be positioned toward the higher end of the range. Additional compensation includes performance-based incentives tied to individual and firm success. Experience & Career Progression This role is structured to support multiple experience levels. Entry-Level / Career Transition: Limited or no prior financial advisory experience. Focus on training, licensing, and foundational skill development. Typically supports senior advisors and works with smaller client relationships. Mid-Level Advisor: 2-4+ years of relevant experience. Increasing responsibility in client relationships and planning. Developing business development capabilities. Experienced Advisor: 4+ years of advisory experience, CFP® designation preferred. Actively managing client relationships and contributing to firm growth. Greater autonomy, leadership, and revenue responsibility. What We Offer Compensation includes salary and performance incentives based on experience and potential. A supportive and collaborative work environment where your ideas and expertise are valued. Professional growth and development opportunities through ongoing training and education. Fast-paced and motivational culture focused on improving our clients’ lives. Benefits package, including health insurance, matching 401k contributions, and more. GDS Wealth Management Guiding Behaviors At GDS Wealth Management, our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, and Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of prioritizing our clients, integrity, independence, and a conservative, long-term view. We expect our associates at all levels to: Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same. Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes. Make prompt, pragmatic choices, and act with the client in mind. Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter. Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm. This Role Might Not Be the Right Fit If… You prefer comfort over challenge. We’re a growth-driven firm. That means constant learning, pushing limits, and striving to be better every single day. You avoid hard work or need constant direction. Our advisors take ownership — of their results, their client relationships, and their professional growth. If you need someone to hold your hand or tell you exactly what to do, this won’t be the right environment. You see this as just a “job.” We’re building lifelong partnerships with our clients. If you’re not passionate about serving others, making an impact, and contributing to something bigger than yourself, you’ll struggle here. You get discouraged easily or don’t handle rejection well. Success in this business requires resilience, emotional intelligence, and the ability to bounce back stronger every time. You want a 9-to-5 routine. Our advisers have flexibility — but success here requires initiative, follow-through, and going the extra mile when clients need you. If you’re looking for strict hours and predictable days, this isn’t that kind of role. You’re not willing to be coached or improve. We invest heavily in training, mentorship, and development. But if you aren’t open to feedback, don’t want to grow, or resist learning new systems and processes, you won’t thrive in our culture. You don’t take accountability. We celebrate wins and own our mistakes. If you tend to blame others, make excuses, or shy away from responsibility, this role won’t be a fit. You lack integrity or cut corners. We’re fiduciaries. Ethics, transparency, and doing what’s right for the client every single time is non-negotiable. Anything less will not align with our mission or values The financial advisor plays a pivotal role in attracting and retaining clients. If you have a relentless, burning desire to succeed as a wealth adviser and share our vision, then we would love to hear from you! #J-18808-Ljbffr Retirement Resource Center, LLC.