Director, Employee Advisor Group

Lincoln Investment; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Investment in the Philadelphia area is seeking a strategic leader to grow the Employee Advisor channel, recruit top financial professionals, and strengthen planning‑based client experiences.

You will ensure advisors deliver trusted advice, retain clients, and operate compliantly while collaborating with the Asset Management Consulting team to deliver the right client experience and support advisor growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in financial services with sales leadership and supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of financial planning tools and Salesforce; proficient with MS Office.
• Experience collaborating with executives and serving clients and financial professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead growth and development of the Employee Advisor channel.
• Coach professionals toward personal, professional, and business development goals.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and supervise during inspections.
• Plan and facilitate monthly team meetings.
• Coordinate seminars and Lincoln-sponsored events.
• Oversee annual performance reviews and salary reviews.
• Support succession planning through integration and servicing of acquired books.
• Lead a culture of compliance aligned with regulations and policies.
• Serve as the on-site supervisor during inspections and branch contact for compliance.
• Review transactions, email, and client communications; escalate issues as needed.
• Coordinate with internal departments on facility, tech, and purchasing needs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Client service

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Securities licenses: Series 7 and Series 63/65 or Series 66

Preferred credentials: Series 24, CFP, CLU, or ChFC

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lincoln Investment is recognized as one of Philadelphia's Top Workplaces for fifteen years, is an independent broker dealer and registered investment advisor that offers brokerage, investment advisory and other financial services. Lincoln has about 1,000 financial professionals nationwide and we serve over 310,000 clients representing over $60 billion in assets. We are a majority family‑owned financial services firm that regards our employees as integral players in our continuous growth. Lincoln Investment's success is built upon our dedication to helping people retire well and promoting a work environment that fosters success. Our financial strength and profitability are natural results of "helping people, having fun, and enjoying success." Lincoln Investment offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Our Home Office is conveniently located in Fort Washington, PA, just outside of Philadelphia.

Basic Function

Lead growth and development of the Employee Advisor channel by increasing advisor productivity, recruiting new financial professionals, and strengthening planning‑based client experience. Ensure financial professionals within the Employee Advisor Group are positioned to deliver trusted advice, retain clients, and operate compliantly.

General Expectations

• Lead in a manner consistent with Lincoln’s core values and foster collaboration across the team.
• Drive a consistent, modern client experience centered on financial planning and the implementation of advice.
• Grow sales and revenue by deepening client relationships, increasing wallet share, and supporting new client acquisition.
• Partner across Lincoln, including working closely with the Asset Management Consulting team, to deliver the right client experience and support advisor growth.
• Implement and monitor Employee Advisor Group budget and sales goals in partnership with the Chief Business Development Officer.

Responsibilities

• Leadership: Coach financial professionals toward personal, professional, and business development goals.
• Train financial professionals and support staff on technology, paperwork, compliance procedures, and operational best practices.
• Partner with financial professionals and Home Office teams to resolve operational issues efficiently.
• Plan, schedule, and facilitate team meetings at least monthly.
• Coordinate seminars, financial wellness engagements, and Lincoln-sponsored events.
• Complete annual performance reviews and support related salary review processes.
• Support succession planning through the integration and servicing of acquired books of business.
• Field Compliance and Supervision: Lead a culture of compliance aligned with federal, state, and company regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Serve as the on-site supervisor during compliance or regulatory inspections and act as the branch-level point of contact for compliance procedures.
• Review the FIS transaction blotter, email, correspondence, new business suitability, and client complaints; accelerate issues as appropriate.
• Coordinate with internal departments on site management needs, including facilities, technology, supplies, mail, printing, phones, and related purchases.

Knowledge/Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of financial services industry experience, including sales leadership and supervisory experience.
• Strong understanding of financial planning tools, Salesforce, Microsoft Office applications, and the adoption of appropriate tools to support advisor effectiveness.
• Experience working with clients, financial professionals, and executives.

Education/Training

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Required securities licenses: Series 7 and Series 63/65 or Series 66.
• Preferred credentials: Series 24, CFP, CLU, or ChFC.

Skills Required

• Strong communication, client service, organizational, and time management skills.
• Planning, execution, project management, and leadership capabilities.

Physical/Other Requirements

May sit at a workstation and view a video display screen for extended periods. Periods of fast‑paced work are normal, particularly when meeting deadlines.

Lincoln Investment is an equal opportunity employer. Lincoln Investment prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Lincoln Investment conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.