Director, Employee Advisor Group

Lincoln Investment; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Investment’s Fort Washington Home Office seeks a senior leader to grow the Employee Advisor channel by recruiting financial professionals and strengthening planning-based client experiences.

You will coach, train, and supervise advisors, drive compliance, and partner with home office teams to deliver exceptional service and growth. A decade of leadership in financial services and relevant licenses are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Series 7 and Series 63/65 or Series 66 licenses are required.
• Preferred credentials: Series 24, CFP, CLU, or ChFC.
• Strong communication and client service skills are essential.
• Experience with financial planning tools and CRM systems is expected.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 internal departments and Home Office teams to resolve operational issues efficiently.

Skills

Strong communication

Client service

Organizational skills

Time management

Planning

Execution

Project management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Series 7 license

Series 63/65 or Series 66

Preferred: Series 24, CFP, CLU, or ChFC

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lincoln Investment, 601 Office Center Drive, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, United States of America

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.

• 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; escalate 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.

Lincoln Investment, 601 Office Center Drive, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, United States of America