Financial Advisor

Strategic Wealth Designers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision plans

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Strategic Wealth Designers in Houston is seeking a Financial Advisor to manage an existing client book and partner with a Lead Advisor to deliver planning guidance and exceptional service. You’ll strengthen relationships, identify growth opportunities, and drive assets through trusted guidance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance, Series 65/66, 1+ years as a Financial Advisor, and strong communication, organization, and follow-through.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Series 65 or Series 66 license.
• 1+ years of experience as a Financial Advisor.
• Experience with investment management and insurance solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• A proactive mindset and strong follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen and retain existing client relationships.
• Identify opportunities to deepen relationships over time.
• Drive growth through additional assets, referrals and expanded client engagement.
• Partner with the Lead Advisor to serve an established client base.
• Prepare for client meetings with both service and growth in mind.
• Maintain accurate CRM documentation and notes.

Skills

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Proactive mindset and follow-through

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Series 65 or Series 66 license

Job description

Nearly 23 years ago, 23-year-old Matthew Dicken grew frustrated with the issues plaguing the financial services industry and set out on a mission to change the industry standard and prioritize clients in retirement planning. What started as a small two-person team in a 1,200 sq. ft. office in Louisville, KY, has evolved into the Strategic Wealth Designers we now know, with 18 locations across the U.S. and almost 100 employees. As we continue to grow, we're looking for passionate individuals to help take us to even greater heights.

But growth alone isn’t the goal.

Impact is.

At Strategic Wealth Designers (SWD), we don’t hire people to fill seats.

We hire professionals who take ownership, serve clients at the highest level, and raise the standard for what retirement planning should be.

Titles don’t build trust.

Relationships and results do.

The Mission

You’re not here to chase cold leads.

You are here to own and grow client relationships and guide clients through some of the most important financial decisions of their lives.

As a Financial Advisor at SWD, your role is to:

• Strengthen and retain existing client relationships
• Identify opportunities to deepen those relationships over time
• Drive growth through additional assets, referrals and expanded client engagement

You will partner with the Lead Advisor to serve an established client base, but service alone is not the goal.

Growth is.

The growth comes from:

• Earning trust that leads to additional assets
• Delivering value that leads to referrals
• Creating relationships that expand over time

Clients trust us with their retirement.

Your responsibility is to honor, protect and grow that trust.

What Winning Looks Like

You’ll know you’re succeeding when:

• Client relationships deepen year over year
• Clients consolidate additional assets with the firm
• You consistently identify opportunities to enhance the client relationship
• Clients proactively refer friends, family and colleagues
• Meetings lead to clear next steps, not just updates
• You contribute to both retention and organic growth of your client base.

We don’t measure success by activity alone.

We measure it by:

• Retention
• Relationship growth
• Assets under management growth

What You’ll Be Responsible For

The Financial Advisor serves as a relationship manager for an existing group of clients while working alongside the Lead Advisor to deliver planning guidance, service, and preparation support. This role requires ownership, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellent client service. You are responsible for ensuring the client experience is organized, responsive, and professional at every step.

Client Relationship Management

You will:

• Serve as a relationship manager for an existing book of business
• Conduct review and strategy meetings with a focus on both service and opportunity
• Identify gaps in planning, assets, or coverage and address them proactively
• Build trust that leads to long-term retention and expanded relationships

Clients stay because they feel understood and supported.

They grow with us because they see value.

Growth & Relationship Development

You will:

• Identify opportunities for additional assets, accounts or services within existing client relationships
• Encourage and generate referrals through consistent value deliver and trust-building
• Partner with the Lead Advisor to convert opportunities into actionable next steps
• Contribute to the organic growth of the firm through relationship expansion

This is not cold prospecting.

This is growth through trust and execution.

Meeting Execution & Opportunity Development

You will:

• Prepare for client meetings with both service and growth in mind
• Ensure meetings include clear recommendations and next steps
• Surface opportunities for additional planning, assets or solutions
• Follow through on all action items that move the relationship forward

Every meeting should do one of two things:

• Strengthen the relationship
• Advance the relationship

Ideally both.

Operational Execution

You will:

• Maintain accurate CRM documentation and notes
• Assist with internal reporting and data management
• Ensure consistent follow-through on client requests
• Support the overall client experience within the office

Consistency builds trust.

Trust builds long-term relationships.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Series 65 or Series 66 license
• 1+ years of experience as a Financial Advisor
• Experience with investment management and insurance solutions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• A proactive mindset and strong follow-through

Preferred Qualifications

• Life & Health licenses
• Experience with a CRM system
• Experience with the Envestnet platform

Who You Are

You are someone who:

• Takes ownership of the client experiences highly organized and detail-oriented
• Is driven by outcomes not activities
• Builds trust easily with clients
• Communicates clearly and professionally
• Follows through on commitments without reminders
• Thrives in a team environment
• Is motivated by helping clients succeed
• Has a growth mindset (personal and professional)

You understand that great financial advice requires more than technical knowledge.

It requires preparation, consistency, and care.

Who This Is Not For

This role is not for someone who:

• Avoids accountability or follow-through
• Struggles with organization or time management
• Prefers working independently without collaboration
• Is uncomfortable working directly with clients
• Is looking for a purely sales-driven advisory role

We are looking for professionals who take pride in serving clients and supporting the long-term growth of the firm.

Commitment: Full-time, approximately 40 hours per week (8am–5pm), with occasional flexibility due to client meetings or events.

Location: 2000 W. Sam Houston Pkwy S., Houston, TX 77042

Travel: In addition to working from our Houston office, this role requires travel to our San Antonio, TX office for two days once per month. Mileage, hotel accommodations, and meal expenses will be covered by the company.

Compensation: Starting salary range: $90,000–$115,000, depending on CFP® certification and experience.

Additional compensation opportunities include:

• New assets and business generated from existing relationships
• Client referrals and introductions
• Consistent relationship growth and retention
• Maintaining high service standards

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, family, and professional growth. Key offerings include:

• Employer-sponsored Medical, Dental & Vision plans
• Employer match program for 401(k) (Traditional and Roth options)
• Generous Paid Time Off and company holidays

Our Core Values:

Absolute Ownership: We take full responsibility for outcomes, follow through on our commitments, and solve problems without passing the buck.

Selflessness: We put the team and clients first, collaborate openly, and measure success by shared wins, not individual credit. We recognize that our strength lies in unity.

Tenaciously Driven: We pursue excellence relentlessly, push past obstacles, and refuse to settle for the status quo.

Coachable Mindset: We stay open to feedback, committed to learning, and focused on continuous improvement no matter how skilled or experienced we are.

Compassionate Honesty: We speak the truth with empathy, delivering clear, respectful feedback that strengthens trust and relationships.