Independent Financial Advisor — Grow Your Boutique Practice

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

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.