Independent Financial Adviser

mbf; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial planning firm in Cardiff is seeking a Director/Senior Recruitment Consultant to join their esteemed team. This integral role involves taking over a client book and providing high-quality financial advice to high-net-worth clients. Candidates should possess a Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning and strong advisory experience. With a supportive environment and opportunities for growth, this position offers significant potential in a well-regarded firm.

Benefits

Performance-based bonuses

Support with professional fees and exams

Employee wellbeing and assistance programmes

Discounts with local businesses

Qualifications

• Experience advising high-net-worth clients across a range of financial planning.
• Strong technical knowledge and up-to-date regulatory understanding.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalized financial advice covering pensions, investments, tax, and protection.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships through regular reviews.

Skills

Client-first mindset

Interpersonal skills

Technical knowledge

Education

Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning

SPS (Statement of Professional Standing)

Chartered Financial Planner or CFP

Job description

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Director/Senior Recruitment Consultant - Financial Services - South West & Wales

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Independent Financial Adviser (IFA) to join a well-established and highly regarded financial planning team based in Cardiff. This is an integral appointment for a successful firm offering the chance to take over an existing client book and continue to grow through warm internal referrals and your own business development.

The Opportunity:

• Inherit a client book of approximately 100 clients, representing around £23 million in AUM and £100k in recurring income
• Provide high-quality, holistic financial planning advice to high-net-worth individuals
• Work closely with internal departments who generate ongoing client referrals
• Join a firm committed to client outcomes, compliance, and ongoing adviser support

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver personalised financial advice covering pensions, investments, tax, protection, and estate planning
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships through regular reviews and tailored solutions
• Develop new business opportunities through networking, referrals, and cross-department collaboration
• Ensure all advice and documentation complies with regulatory requirements

What You’ll Need:

• Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning (DipPFS or equivalent)
• SPS (Statement of Professional Standing)
• Proven experience advising high-net-worth clients across a range of financial planning areas
• Strong technical knowledge and up-to-date regulatory understanding
• A client-first mindset and excellent interpersonal skills
• Additional qualifications such as Chartered Financial Planner or CFP are highly desirable

Benefits Include:

• Salary up to £55,000 (DOE) plus performance-based bonuses
• Client book provided
• Support with professional fees and exams
• Employee wellbeing and assistance programmes
• Discounts with local businesses and other employee perks

This is a unique opportunity to step into a fully supported role with an active client base and ongoing development potential.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

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