Experienced Financial Advisor-Growth Focus
Experienced Financial Advisor (Producer)
Location: Flexible / Market Dependent
Department: Advisory Services
Reports To: Managing Director / Advisory Leadership
Compensation: $150,000–$225,000 base salary + growth compensation + monetization of existing book
Position Overview
A growing national wealth management platform is seeking Experienced Financial Advisors who bring an existing book of business and are looking to grow within a highly resourced environment.
This opportunity is ideal for advisors who have built strong client relationships and want to maintain those relationships while gaining access to enhanced infrastructure, planning resources, and a consistent pipeline of new opportunities.
Advisors in this role transition their existing clients onto the platform, receive competitive monetization for their business, and continue to grow through a combination of personal relationships and firm-generated opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Transition an existing book of business onto the firm’s platform while maintaining strong client retention
- Serve as the primary relationship manager for clients and deliver comprehensive financial planning and investment advice
- Partner with internal teams (planning, tax, operations, service) to deliver a high-quality client experience
- Identify opportunities to deepen client relationships through tax planning, estate planning, and holistic wealth management solutions
- Participate in client onboarding and ensure a smooth transition experience
- Continue to grow the practice through personal networks, referrals, and firm-provided leads
- Collaborate with team members and leadership on long-term client strategy and growth initiatives
- Mentor or support junior advisors where appropriate
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Established financial advisor with a portable book of business (typically $50M+ AUM; $100M+ preferred)
- Strong client retention history and relationship management skills
- Background in RIA, hybrid, broker-dealer, bank, or wirehouse environments
- Interested in moving to a W-2 model with salary, benefits, and platform support
- Motivated to grow but seeking better infrastructure, support, and scalability
- Open to partnering within a team-based environment rather than operating independently
Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience as a producing financial advisor
- Experience delivering comprehensive financial planning
- FINRA licenses and/or advisory licensing appropriate for the role
- CFP, CFA, CIMA, ChFC, or similar designation preferred
- Experience transitioning or retaining client relationships through a platform change is a plus
Compensation Structure
- Base Salary: $150,000–$225,000
- Monetization of Existing Book: Competitive structure based on revenue and portability
- Growth Compensation: Additional payout on new revenue and new client acquisition
- Long-Term Upside: Potential participation in firm growth initiatives and incentives
What Makes This Opportunity Attractive
- Ability to monetize an existing book while continuing to serve clients
- Strong operational, planning, and tax support infrastructure
- Access to firm-generated leads and growth resources
- Reduced administrative burden compared to independent models
- Opportunity to be part of a fast-growing, advisor-focused platform
Target Candidate Themes
- Independent advisors seeking scale and support
- Advisors without a clear succession plan
- Producers looking to grow beyond what they can do solo
- Advisors open to a W-2 model with strong upside
- Relationship-focused advisors who want to focus more on clients and less on operations
