Lead Financial Advisor

Lead Financial Advisor

Our client is a financial planning and advisory firm that, for nearly 30 years, has offered wealth management, retirement and estate planning, and comprehensive insurance coverage to clients in over 40 states.

They are seeking an experienced financial advisor to join the firm as a Private Wealth Advisor or Lead Financial Advisor. This role is responsible for developing new wealth management and insurance clients, crafting comprehensive financial plans for clients, and managing ongoing client relationships with the highest level of service, support, and education.

Marketing & Business Development

• Aggressively and independently source new client opportunities
• Maintain and communicate open case inventory of new opportunities with the team
• Be visible in the community through board participation and civic event attendance

Financial Planning

• Create detailed financial plans for clients from accumulation through distribution
• Demonstrate superior knowledge of all elements of an integrated financial plan, including investments, insurance, annuities, trusts, and estate plans
• Clearly communicate plan results to clients to provide financial security and peace of mind

Client Relationship Management

• Proactively develop and maintain deep and meaningful relationships with top clients
• Exhibit excellence in every client encounter, including regular meetings, interim communications, and necessary client requests and follow-ups.
• Operate as a liaison when appropriate with a clients attorneys, CPAs and other members of their financial planning team

Desired Skills and Experience

• 5-10+ years of experience in a financial advisory role
• Superior client-service and relationship management skills
• Demonstrated success in finding and closing new business development opportunities
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, superior commitment to responsibility
• Must exhibit the highest level of personal integrity, discretion, and good judgment
• Ability to effectively work through challenging situations with limited direction
• Proactive mind-set with the ability to anticipate and resolve issues
• Ability to embrace change and work in a fast-paced professional environment
• Prefer active FINRA Series 7 and 63/66 and state-required life & health insurance licensing; otherwise required to be achieved within six months of start date
• Current CFP designation a plus; otherwise attained within one year of start date

The successful candidate is entering an ideal environment to succeed and thrive - the team includes CFP-registered financial advisors, several licensed support advisors and analysts, a CFA charter holder, and former company Presidents, CFOs, and COOs. The culture is fast-paced, collaborative, achievement-oriented, and focused on the growth and development of each individual. We will support, guide, and financially support your personal and career growth.

Competitive salary and bonus compensation commensurate with experience and expertise, plus incentive compensation based on business development and relationship management success metrics. Benefits package includes health / dental / vision / disability insurance, generous paid time off, retirement savings plan, wellness program, and professional development and continuing education assistance.