Lead Advisor

Financial Planner Recruiting, LLC; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Healthcare

Hybrid work schedule

Generous PTO

Sponsored CFP designation

Job summary

Financial Planner Recruiting, LLC's client is seeking a Lead Advisor to meet with clients to understand objectives and craft holistic financial plans covering tax, estate, insurance, retirement, and income planning, with leads provided so you can focus on clients.

The role splits time between Lake Nona and Viera, Florida, offering hybrid work, travel for meetings, and collaboration with Retirement Educators, paraplanners, and client service teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of advisory or wealth management experience with strong sales/presentation track record.
• Proficiency with Schwab/Fidelity platforms; HubSpot and RightCapital a major plus.

Responsibilities

• Meet with prospective clients to understand goals and present holistic financial plans.
• Follow proven sales process to close and service clients.
• Oversee ad-hoc trades, distributions, transfers and investments with accuracy.
• Maintain up-to-date client records in the tech stack.
• Collaborate with paraplanners and client service teams to deliver a flawless client experience.
• Conduct educational classes and dinner seminars in Melbourne and Orlando.

Skills

Client relations

Sales experience

Communication

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

HubSpot

RightCapital

Charles Schwab

Fidelity

Job description

Our client is seeking a Lead Advisor to meet with clients to understand their individual objectives and goals, customizing a holistic financial plan for them that encompasses tax, estate, insurance, retirement, and income planning. Following their sales process, investment strategies, and planning philosophies, you will work collaboratively with team members to serve the client. Leads are provided by the Company, allowing the Advisor to fully focus on each client.

They are a targeted, holistic financial planning and tax services firm, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, and serving clients nationwide since 2002. They are expanding their Florida presence and seeking two high-caliber Lead Advisors to split time between our Lake Nona and Viera offices. Their founder lives in Viera, FL and you would have an opportunity to work directly with him as you begin your career at their firm. With a people-first culture built on integrity, gratitude, and community, we focus on helping our clients retire better.

Why Join This Firm?

• Zero Prospecting: Stop chasing leads. We populate your calendar with qualified, interested prospective clients every week.
• Proven Success: Step into a proprietary sales process with a firm-wide average closing ratio of 40%.
• Unrivaled Support: Focus entirely on the client relationship. Their Retirement Educators qualify potential clients and set appointments; their dedicated in-house paraplanners handle the comprehensive financial planning work, while their client service advisors manage onboarding and ongoing client service.
• Professional Growth: They invest in you. Earn your Certified Financial Fiduciary (CFF) designation as a fully funded part of your initial training.

Key Responsibilities

• Holistic Wealth Advisory: Meet with prospective clients to understand their unique goals, presenting customized financial plans encompassing tax, estate, insurance, retirement, and income planning.
• Process Execution: Follow their proven sales process, investment strategies, and planning philosophies to consistently close and serve clients.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee ad-hoc trades, account distributions, transfers, and investments to ensure everything is processed accurately and in good order.
• Data Integrity: Maintain precise, up-to-date client records within their tech stack (HubSpot, RightCapital, Charles Schwab, and Fidelity).
• Team Collaboration: Partner seamlessly with internal paraplanners and client service teams to deliver a flawless client experience.
• Be an Educator: Conduct and administer educational classes and dinner seminars in both Melbourne and Orlando.

Licensing, Skills, and Experience

• Licensing (Required): Active Series 65, Series 66, or CFP® designation, plus a Life & Health Insurance license.
• Experience: 5+ years of successful experience in a financial advisory or wealth management role, backed by a strong track record in sales and presentations.
• Education: Bachelor's degree required.
• Tech Savvy: Familiarity with Charles Schwab/Fidelity platforms. Experience with HubSpot and RightCapital is a major plus.
• Presentation Capabilities: Proven ability to present financial, insurance, and retirement planning concepts in large group, one-to-one, and virtual settings.
• Attributes: Highly accountable, goal-oriented, and client-centric with exceptional communication and organizational skills. Must thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment and be able to work well independently.
• Targeted First-Year Compensation: $90,000 - $150,000
• Retirement: 401(k) with a 3% safe-harbor company contribution (eligible after 3 months, no match required).
• Healthcare: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous PTO package including 15 days of vacation, 10 sick days, and 16 paid holidays.
• Work Environment: Hybrid flexibility. Travel to the Lake Nona and Viera offices as needed for client meetings. Ability to work dinner and educational seminars 2-3 nights a week.
• Credentials: Fully sponsored Certified Financial Fiduciary designation.

Key Differentiators for the firm

• Nimble, friendly, and fun environment.
• Advisors are provided with qualified leads.
• Highly collaborative and supportive work environment.