Autonomous Wealth Advisor & Client Planner

Kestra Financial, Inc.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Collaborative environment

Professional development

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Kestra Financial, Inc. in Lexington, KY is seeking a Service Advisor to manage a Tier 3–4 client book, delivering comprehensive financial planning, investments, and wealth management with limited oversight.

You will build client relationships, lead seven-step planning processes, and coordinate with Lead Advisors on complex decisions while mentoring peers and upholding professional standards.

Qualifications

• CFP preferred; at minimum, Series 65 required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics or related discipline.
• Typically 3–5 years in financial planning, service delivery and client interaction.
• Track record of successful client service and project management.
• Solid knowledge of financial planning, investment and wealth management.

Responsibilities

• Autonomy: work with limited oversight to service clients and complete tasks.
• Manage book of Tier 3–4 client relationships as primary advisor.
• Independently manage seven-step planning process for standard cases.
• Apply insurance, investment, tax, retirement, and estate planning knowledge.
• Explain firm’s models, discuss macro environment, and justify recommendations.
• Uphold ethics, disclose conflicts, maintain CE, and model professionalism.
• Identify opportunities for additional services and client referrals.

Skills

CFP preferred

Series 65

Client relationship management

Communication & presentation

CRM proficiency

Independent book management

Team mentoring

Professional conduct

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics

CFP certification (optional)

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Kestra Financial, Inc. in Lexington, KY is seeking a Service Advisor to manage a Tier 3–4 client book, delivering comprehensive financial planning, investments, and wealth management with limited oversight.

You will build client relationships, lead seven-step planning processes, and coordinate with Lead Advisors on complex decisions while mentoring peers and upholding professional standards.