Financial Advisor

CFP Board of Standards Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CFP Board of Standards Inc. in Queens, NY seeks an experienced Financial Advisor with an established book of business who desires greater independence and unlimited earning potential within a collaborative, growth-focused boutique practice.

The role emphasizes client-focused service, ownership over relationships, and growth opportunities through new client acquisition, while leveraging mentorship, infrastructure, and a supportive environment to expand professional independence and revenue.

Qualifications

• Must have an existing book of business and demonstrate ability to originate, retain, and expand client relationships.
• Strong interpersonal skills to develop trust, communicate concepts, and maintain long-term client relationships.
• Solid understanding of financial planning and experience developing customized strategies across investments, retirement, insurance, and wealth-management needs.
• Self-motivated with drive to increase production and achieve greater professional/financial independence.
• Demonstrates integrity and fiduciary mindset, placing clients' interests first.
• Willing to learn, receive feedback, collaborate, and take responsibility for results.
• Established relationships or ability to develop a professional network of clients, prospects, and referral sources.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deepen long-term client relationships.
• Develop new clients through prospecting, referrals, networking, and COIs.
• Provide customized financial planning and investment recommendations tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.
• Conduct client reviews and identify opportunities across investments, retirement planning, insurance, annuities, long-term care, and wealth-management needs.
• Cultivate relationships with clients, prospects, and professional referral sources.
• Maintain accurate client records and comply with firm/regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with firm leadership while progressively developing greater professional independence.

Skills

Existing book

Client relationships

Financial planning

Entrepreneurial drive

Integrity

Coachability

Network/COI

Education

Active Series 7

Series 65/66 preferred

CFP certification preferred

Job description

Financial Advisor — Growth & Independent Practice

Location: Queens, New York City
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Will discuss based on experience and credentials of each candidate. Willing to provide a draw for the first year depending on the candidate.

About the Opportunity

We are a boutique financial advisory practice in Queens seeking an ambitious Financial Advisor with an existing book of business who wants greater independence, unlimited earning potential, and the opportunity to advance professionally.

This role is designed for an experienced client-focused advisor seeking greater ownership over their career and growth while benefiting from the mentorship, infrastructure, and supportive environment of an established practice.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Financial Advisor with an established book of business who wants to expand their practice within an independently operated boutique financial advisory firm. The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial, client-focused, and motivated to grow their business with greater control over client relationships, business development, and professional direction. This opportunity offers the flexibility to build on existing relationships, develop new sources of business, and increase earning potential in alignment with individual production and growth, while benefiting from a collaborative environment of an established practice.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and deepen long-term client relationships. Develop new clients through prospecting, referrals, networking, and centers of influence (COIs). Provide customized financial planning and investment recommendations based on each client's goals, risk tolerance, and circumstances. Conduct client reviews and identify opportunities across investments, retirement planning, insurance, annuities, long-term care, and other wealth-management needs. Cultivate relationships with clients, prospects, and professional referral sources. Maintain accurate client records and comply with all firm and regulatory requirements. Work collaboratively with firm leadership while progressively developing greater professional independence.

Experience & Qualities

Individually Generated Book & Growth Record: Must have an existing book of business and demonstrate the ability to personally originate, retain, and expand client relationships.

Client Relationships & Communication: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop trust, communicate financial concepts clearly, and maintain long-term client relationships.

Financial Planning Competence: Strong understanding of financial planning and experience developing customized strategies across investment, retirement, insurance, and wealth-management needs.

Entrepreneurial Drive: Self-motivated and interested in increasing production and achieving greater professional and financial independence.

Integrity & Fiduciary Mindset: Demonstrates sound judgment, professionalism, and a commitment to placing clients' interests first.

Coachability & Collaboration: Willing to learn, receive feedback, work collaboratively, and take personal responsibility for results.

Network & COI Potential: Established relationships or demonstrated ability to develop a professional network of clients, prospects, and referral sources.

Qualifications

Active Series 7 required; Series 65/66 preferred but not required.

CFP® certification preferred; candidates who are not yet certified should demonstrate progress toward CFP® certification.

Prior client-facing experience in financial planning, wealth management, investment management, or a related financial services environment.

Experience developing customized client strategies utilizing stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and annuities, with experience and applicable licensing in life and annuities insurance, and long-term care preferred.

Compensation

The position offers unlimited earning potential, with compensation increasing alongside individual production and new client acquisition. Compensation after the first year will depend on the candidate.

Client retention, relationship growth, and overall contribution to the practice are necessary elements for a productive practice.

Who Will Thrive Here

This opportunity is ideal for an advisor who has developed a solid foundation in the financial services industry but feels limited by their current firm.

You may already be generating new clients, managing relationships, and providing financial guidance but want greater independence, stronger alignment between your performance and compensation, and more control over your professional future.

Grow your practice as you develop your financial planning skills in a collaborative environment.