Lead Advisor

Boutique Recruiting; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

SIMPLE IRA with company match

2 weeks vacation and sick time

Time off around holidays

Paid holidays

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting in Raleigh is seeking a seasoned Lead Advisor to drive growth in a growing market. You will meet with clients, tailor retirement strategies, and convert opportunities into long-term relationships with support from marketing and client service teams.

This role emphasizes a proven sales track record, AUM-based investing knowledge, and the ability to mentor other Lead Advisors as the office expands. Salary is listed as $75,000–$100,000/Year DOE + Commission.

Qualifications

• 3–7+ years of experience as a Financial Advisor in a financial services environment.
• Proven track record of closing new business and developing client relationships.
• Series 65 license required.
• Knowledge of annuities and insurance with traditional AUM-based investment management.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead prospective client meetings and convert opportunities into new client relationships.
• Conduct retirement and financial planning conversations across investments, annuities, insurance and related planning needs.
• Review financial plans and recommend strategies aligned with goals and risk profile.
• Manage a high-volume calendar of qualified client appointments.
• Partner with strategy advisors, client service and new business teams to deliver a seamless experience.
• Present at events, including evening sessions one to two times per week.
• Help establish and grow the Raleigh market and mentor additional Lead Advisors as the office expands.

Skills

Financial advisor experience

Closing new business

Relationship building

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

CFP designation

Insurance license

Tools

Series 65 license

Redtail CRM

eMoney

Nitrogen

Charles Schwab platforms

Job description

Position Title: Lead Advisor

Step into a Lead Advisor role where the leads are already on your calendar, the operational support is built around you, and your primary job is to build relationships and close business. We are seeking an experienced financial advisor to spearhead a growing Raleigh market for an established independent RIA specializing in comprehensive retirement planning, investment management, annuities, and insurance solutions.

This role will serve as a key advisor for prospective clients, conducting financial planning conversations, presenting strategies, and converting qualified opportunities into long-term client relationships. You will be supported by dedicated service, new business, marketing, and client engagement teams that handle much of the administrative workload, allowing you to stay focused on clients, strategy, and growth.

The ideal candidate is a polished, competitive, and highly relational financial advisor with a proven sales track record who understands both AUM-based investment management and annuity and insurance solutions. This person must be coachable, comfortable following a proven process, and motivated by the opportunity to help build a new market and eventually lead additional advisors.

Salary Range: $75,000–$100,000 / Year DOE + Commission

Responsibilities

• Lead prospective client meetings and convert qualified, marketing-generated opportunities into new client relationships
• Conduct comprehensive retirement and financial planning conversations across investments, annuities, insurance tax considerations, and related planning needs
• Review financial plans and recommend strategies aligned with each client's goals, risk profile, and retirement objectives
• Manage a high-volume calendar of qualified client appointments generated by the firm's marketing team
• Partner closely with strategy advisors, client service and new business teams to deliver a seamless client experience
• Present at educational and client-facing events, including occasional evening events approximately one to two times per week
• Help establish and grow the Raleigh market, with the opportunity to mentor and eventually manage additional Lead Advisors as the office expands

Requirements

• 3–7+ years of experience as a Financial Advisor within an RIA or similar financial services environment
• Proven track record of successfully closing new business and developing client relationships
• Series 65 license required
• Strong knowledge of annuities and insurance products combined with an understanding of traditional AUM-based investment management
• Comfortable incorporating annuities into appropriate retirement planning strategies
• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills with the ability to explain complex financial concepts clearly
• Self-starter mentality with a collaborative, coachable approach and willingness to learn and execute a proven advisory process

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• CFP designation
• Insurance license or ability to obtain one within 90 days
• Experience with eMoney, Nitrogen, Redtail CRM, Charles Schwab platforms or similar financial planning and advisory systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• SIMPLE IRA with a company match after eligibility period
• 2 weeks of combined vacation and sick time
• Additional company-wide time off surrounding Thanksgiving and the winter holidays
• Paid holidays throughout the year
• Extensive initial training and ongoing coaching through a proven advisor development process
• Qualified leads provided with no cold outreach required
• Dedicated operational, new business, and client service support
• Monthly company lunches, team outings, and performance-based company trips