Director of Wealth

Advisors Excel; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k with matching

Generous PTO

Job summary

Advisors Excel is seeking a Director of Wealth to lead recruitment for the AE Wealth Management platform and coach advisors on growth strategies. The role reports to the VP of Wealth Management and is based on-site in Topeka or Lenexa, KS.

The ideal candidate has broker-dealer, investment management, or RIA background with strong relationship-building abilities and a consultative, growth-focused approach. You will oversee licensing and onboarding and maintain deep product knowledge to support

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of Broker Dealer, Investment Management, and/or Registered Investment Advisor experience.
• Series 65 license, or willingness to obtain within 12 months.
• Knowledge of investment products, financial planning, capital markets, and compliance.
• Strong writing and data-analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Recruit new advisors to AE Wealth Management, building and maintaining a pipeline of qualified leads.
• Coach advisors on product proposals, models, and growth strategies for their practice.

Skills

Broker Dealer

Investment Management

Registered Investment Advisor

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Job Posting Title: Director of Wealth (Level 1)

Department: Wealth Management

Reporting to: VP of Wealth Management

Location: On-site in Topeka or Lenexa, KS office

Overview:

If you know investment products and enjoy building relationships that drive real business growth, we’d love to see your resume for this position! As a Director of Wealth, you’ll work alongside our VP of Wealth to bring new advisors onto the AE Wealth Management platform and coach existing advisors on strategies to grow their practices. This is a great next step for someone with a broker-dealer, investment management, or RIA background who’s ready to move into a more consultative, growth-focused role.

What you’ll do:

• Recruit new advisors to the AE Wealth Management platform, building and maintaining your own list of qualified leads through warm contacts and ongoing relationship building
• Coach advisors on product proposals, models, and strategies designed to grow their practice and drive assets to our platform
• Run weekly outbound call campaigns with existing advisors, sharing product insights, new marketing and branding ideas, and sales strategies
• Execute marketing campaigns to prospects through email, webinars, and mailings, and contribute ideas to help grow the advisor base
• Oversee the licensing and contracting process for new advisors and stay engaged with them after onboarding
• Build and maintain expert-level knowledge of our platform, vendors, products, and strategies

Experience you’ll bring:

• Minimum of 3 years of Broker Dealer, Investment Management, and/or Registered Investment Advisor experience – direct advisor contact preferred
• Series 65 license, or willingness to obtain one within your first 12 months
• Knowledge of investment products and an understanding of financial planning, capital markets, and compliance
• Excellent verbal communication and listening skills, with the ability to explain complex products and strategies clearly
• Strong writing skills and comfort working with financial data
• Self-motivated with strong time management skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Bonus Points:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• FINRA Series 7 and/or 66 license
• Previous sales or recruiting experience
• Working toward a CFP, ChFC, CPWA, CIMA, or CFA designation

What you’ll get:

• Amazing benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401k (with matching options)
• Generous PTO package upon your start date
• Access to an on-site café, gym, therapist, financial coach, and primary care physician
• Continuous personal and professional development opportunities
• Recognition for hard work & exemplary performance

Who We Are:

Advisors Excel is a fast-paced, innovative company that seeks to service independent financial advisors in a multitude of areas within their business. From operational functions to sales and marketing, our end goal is to help continually grow advisors’ businesses nationwide. We thrive on watching them succeed. Not only does AE want to see the success of our advisors, but also our employees. We have high expectations of them to continually move our business forward. We are on the hunt for positive people who thrive on hard work and in a collaborative team environment. If this sounds like you, then what are you waiting for? We want you to join our team!

Advisors Excel is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Everyone is welcome here – as an inclusive workplace, our employees are always comfortable bringing their true selves to our offices daily.