Senior Financial Advisor

The Well; Madison (MS); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ownership & partnership opportunities

Incentive pay

Course cost reimbursement

Job summary

The Well is seeking a Senior Financial Advisor to own new business development and care for an established client roster. The role targets a long-term partner who can contribute to growth without direct supervision.

The ideal candidate brings a proven ability to grow a client book and provide confident, fiduciary recommendations while aligning with the firm’s values and strategic objectives. Ownership opportunities are a realistic possibility.

Qualifications

• Current Series 7 and Series 66 registrations, or a comparable set of licenses.
• Solid command of planning, portfolio management, fiduciary duties, and regulatory compliance.
• A history of producing results; capability and proven achievement count for more than tenure by itself.
• Polished communication, presentation, and relationship skills in client-facing settings.
• The maturity to meet with clients independently and offer well-reasoned recommendations unsupervised.
• Evidence of having grown a client book independently, because generating your own business is at the heart of the position.
• Ongoing pursuit of professional education beyond the minimum licensing requirements.
• Fluency with current CRM, financial planning, and productivity tools.

Responsibilities

• Act as the go-to advisor for prospective clients: conduct initial discovery and shepherd new relationships through onboarding.
• Grow a prospect pipeline through referrals and professional contacts since the firm does not supply leads.
• Oversee an existing set of client relationships, offering holistic planning and periodic reviews.
• Step in for senior leaders when they are away, answering client questions with experience.
• Collaborate with compliance, operations, investments, and planning to ensure a polished client experience.
• Keep recommendations aligned with fiduciary obligations and a planning-centered service model.
• Partner with marketing and compliance on client communications and sanctioned outreach.
• Mentor junior advisors and be available for questions, setting a strong example.
• Monitor service quality, retention, and new client growth.
• Help refine the service model and processes to scale the practice.

Skills

Business development

Client relations

Regulatory compliance

CRM software

Financial planning

Job description

Position Overview

Our client, a well-established independent wealth management practice with many years in business, has engaged us to find a Senior Financial Advisor. The firm is putting real resources into developing its future leaders. It wants a seasoned professional who will own new business development, care for a mature roster of existing clients, and stay for the long haul. Success here calls for a history of growing a client book on your own initiative, along with the standing to give clients confident recommendations with no one looking over your shoulder. For the ideal hire, an ownership stake and a deeper partnership role are realistic possibilities.

Position Overview

Our client, a well-established independent wealth management practice with many years in business, has engaged us to find a Senior Financial Advisor. The firm is putting real resources into developing its future leaders. It wants a seasoned professional who will own new business development, care for a mature roster of existing clients, and stay for the long haul. Success here calls for a history of growing a client book on your own initiative, along with the standing to give clients confident recommendations with no one looking over your shoulder. For the ideal hire, an ownership stake and a deeper partnership role are realistic possibilities.

Pay And Benefits

• Ownership and partnership opportunities over the long term for the ideal hire
• Annual base pay of $95,000 - $125,000, set according to background and credentials
• Incentive pay linked to personal results, along with a firm-level performance award
• Reimbursement of eligible courses and designation exam costs once passed, plus a pay increase that recognizes newly earned credentials

Day-to-Day Focus

• Act as the go-to advisor for prospective clients: run initial discovery conversations and shepherd new relationships through the onboarding stage
• Grow a prospect pipeline by drawing on referrals, your professional contacts, and your own outreach efforts, since the firm does not supply leads
• Oversee an existing set of client relationships, offering holistic planning, investment advice, and periodic reviews
• Step in for senior leaders when they are away, answering client questions and offering a level of experience that less senior colleagues are still developing
• Collaborate with colleagues across compliance, operations, investments, and planning so every client receives a dependable, polished experience
• Keep every recommendation aligned with fiduciary obligations and a planning-centered approach to service
• Partner with marketing and compliance on client correspondence, education events, and sanctioned outreach
• Serve as an informal mentor to junior advisors, making yourself available for questions and setting a strong example
• Monitor and report on service quality, retention, and new client growth
• Help refine the service model, bring in new technology, and improve processes so the practice can scale

Qualifications

Essential

• Current Series 7 and Series 66 registrations, or a comparable set of licenses, allowing you to handle advisory as well as brokerage relationships
• Solid command of planning, portfolio management, fiduciary duties, and regulatory compliance
• A history of producing results; capability and proven achievement count for more than tenure by itself
• Polished communication, presentation, and relationship skills in client-facing settings
• The maturity to meet with clients independently and offer well-reasoned recommendations unsupervised
• Evidence of having grown a client book independently, because generating your own business is at the heart of the position
• Ongoing pursuit of professional education beyond the minimum licensing requirements
• Fluency with current CRM, financial planning, and productivity tools
• A team-oriented, client-focused, entrepreneurial outlook and real accountability for results

Helpful Extras

• Background serving fee-based and brokerage clients within a hybrid advisory model
• The CFP or CFA credential, or progress toward earning one
• Some experience coaching or guiding less experienced advisors informally
• Comfort working on large custodial platforms

The Team and Setting

Our client is a tight, cooperative group within a firm that has a long record of client service rooted in integrity and attentiveness. The firm is growing deliberately and adding experienced people to help define where it goes next. Leaders are approachable, care about each person's success, and are focused on lasting results. Rather than a transactional shop, this is a place where advisors are expected to develop alongside the firm and, for the ideal fit, eventually grow into a larger role within it.