Investment Advisor Client Acquisition Remote

Ridgewood Investments; Springfield (NJ); Remote; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridgewood Investments is seeking an Investment Advisor focusing on client acquisition. This remote role involves daily outbound calls to engage potential clients and drive new business. Candidates should have an active securities license and 5+ years in financial sales. The position offers a base salary of $60K-$75K plus performance incentives tied to asset growth. Strong communication skills and self-motivation are essential. This is a structured, performance-driven role designed for results-oriented professionals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in wealth management, investment advisory, or financial sales.
• Proven ability to generate new business and close clients.
• Comfortable with high daily call volume and structured outreach.

Responsibilities

• Execute outbound calls and follow-ups to engage prospective clients.
• Build, manage, and advance a pipeline of qualified prospects.
• Lead investment conversations and guide prospects through the decision process.

Skills

Active securities license required

5+ years of experience in wealth management

Proven ability to generate new business

Strong communication skills

Highly organized

Self-motivated and results-driven

Job description

Investment Advisor – Client Acquisition (Remote)

About Ridgewood Investments

Ridgewood Investments is an investment advisor delivering intelligent, long-term money management solutions. We serve affluent individuals, retirement plan sponsors, and financial professionals with customized strategies rooted in disciplined, time-tested investing principles.

Our focus is simple: build trust, grow assets, and deliver long-term results.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a high-performing Producer & Closer who thrives in a structured, high-activity environment and knows how to convert conversations into clients.

This role combines daily outbound engagement with high-level investment conversations. You will spend a significant portion of your day on the phone—connecting with leads, navigating to decision-makers, and consistently moving prospects through the pipeline to close.

This is not a passive relationship role. This is a performance-driven position for someone who is comfortable doing the work required to win.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute consistent outbound calls and follow-ups to engage prospective clients
• Navigate organizations and relationships to reach decision-makers
• Build, manage, and advance a pipeline of qualified prospects
• Lead investment conversations and guide prospects through the decision process
• Convert opportunities into new clients and drive AUM growth
• Maintain ongoing engagement with prospects throughout the sales cycle
• Track activity, pipeline, and results within CRM and reporting systems
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver a seamless client experience
• Maintain full compliance with regulatory and fiduciary standards

Qualifications

• Active securities license required (Series 65, 7/66, or equivalent)
• 5+ years of experience in wealth management, investment advisory, or financial sales
• Proven ability to generate new business and close clients
• Comfortable with high daily call volume and structured outreach
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build trust quickly
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously
• Self-motivated, disciplined, and results-driven

What We’re Looking For

• A producer who is willing to do the daily activity required to win
• A strong communicator who can confidently guide financial conversations
• Someone who thrives in a structured sales process and clear expectations
• Persistent, resilient, and comfortable working through objections
• Competitive and accountable to measurable results

Compensation & Upside

• Base salary 60K-75K + aggressive performance-based incentives tied to AUM growth
• Significant earning potential for high performers
• Clear expectations and measurable targets tied to activity and results
• Opportunity for long‑term growth and leadership based on performance

Why Ridgewood

We believe structure creates freedom. Our systems, processes, and investment philosophy are designed to support high performers who are willing to execute.

If you are looking for a role where effort, discipline, and performance directly translate into growth and income—this is that opportunity.

This role is for someone who can both start the conversation and finish it.