Financial Advisor – Firefighter Retirement Planning & Relationship Management

Blue Signal Search; Toledo (OH); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Territory-based schedule

Mentorship

Hybrid work

Established professional community

Job summary

Blue Signal Search in Ohio is seeking a relationship-driven Financial Advisor to support firefighters and families with retirement planning and education. The role emphasizes building a long-term advisory practice while maintaining a stable base salary within a hybrid territory.

You'll educate members on retirement savings, answer questions, and expand participation through firehouse visits and community engagements, with mentorship and strong organizational support.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years in financial planning or retirement services.
• Ability to educate clients on retirement options and investments.
• Willingness to travel within Ohio on a hybrid schedule.

Responsibilities

• Develop trusted relationships with firefighters and families.
• Educate on retirement savings and investment fundamentals.
• Support retirement plan participants with questions and options.
• Build local presence via firehouse visits and community meetings.
• Manage Ohio territory with independence and follow-through.

Skills

Financial advisory

Retirement planning

Relationship management

Public speaking

Sales/BD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

Job description

Financial Advisor – Firefighter Retirement Planning & Relationship Management

Location: Hybrid in Cleveland, OH; Toledo, OH; Cincinnati, OH; Columbus, OH

Our client is a growing financial services organization expanding its commitment to helping firefighters and their families build stronger financial futures. This is a unique opportunity for a relationship-driven Financial Advisor to serve a dedicated professional community, provide meaningful retirement education, and develop a long-term advisory practice without relying on traditional cold prospecting. With an established community to support, a stable base salary, and the freedom to manage your own territory, this position offers the chance to make a lasting impact while building a rewarding career.

This Role Offers:

• Performance-based bonus opportunities, with additional commission potential.
• Access to an established professional community, reducing dependence on traditional cold calling and self-generated prospecting.
• The opportunity to build a long-term advisory practice with potential for recurring revenue and increased earnings as relationships and business develop.
• A hybrid, territory-based schedule with significant independence and flexibility to organize client meetings and outreach.
• Structured onboarding, experienced advisor mentorship, and ongoing organizational support.

Focus:

• Develop trusted relationships with firefighters and their families, providing consistent financial guidance and personalized attention.
• Educate members on retirement savings, deferred compensation programs, investment fundamentals, and financial planning considerations.
• Serve existing retirement plan participants by answering questions, explaining available options, and supporting their ongoing financial needs.
• Build a strong local presence through firehouse visits, educational presentations, community meetings, and individual consultations.
• Restore confidence among individuals who may have experienced inconsistent financial guidance by demonstrating integrity, patience, and dependable follow-through.
• Identify appropriate opportunities to expand retirement plan participation and provide additional advisory services based on individual needs and financial goals.
• Independently manage an assigned Ohio territory, coordinating travel, appointments, relationship development, and ongoing client engagement.

Skill Set:

• Experience in financial advising, retirement plan services, investment education, banking, or employee benefits is preferred.
• A service-first mindset grounded in integrity, loyalty, sound judgment, and a genuine commitment to building lasting client relationships.
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and financial education skills, with the ability to make complex retirement and benefits concepts understandable.
• Demonstrated ability to establish credibility, earn the confidence of skeptical individuals, and prioritize long-term relationships over immediate transactions.
• Entrepreneurial initiative, strong organizational skills, and the ability to independently manage a geographic territory and maintain consistent follow-through.
• Genuine respect for firefighters, first responders, and their families, along with the flexibility to travel locally and accommodate occasional nontraditional meeting hours.
• Series 65, Series 6, and Ohio Life & Health licenses preferred, with willingness and ability to obtain required credentials.

About Blue Signal:

Blue Signal is an award-winning, executive search firm specializing in finance & accounting recruiting. We have a strong reputation for finding top talent in private equity, asset management, financial services, FinTech, and accounting leadership. Learn more at bit.ly/3IKiOzm