Senior Wealth Advisor

Cetera Financial Group; Noblesville (IN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Cetera Financial Group in the United States is seeking a Senior Wealth Advisor to serve as the primary relationship manager for high-value clients, delivering comprehensive, goals-based planning and wealth management solutions. You will coordinate with internal specialists and referral partners to help clients build, grow, and protect wealth with tax-aware strategies aligned to long-term objectives.

The role requires leadership, business development, and adherence to client service standards,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or related field.
• FINRA Series 7 and 66 required if dual registered; Series 65 may be required for RIAs.
• Insurance licenses may be applicable.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead advisor and primary relationship manager for high-value and complex client relationships.
• Deliver advanced financial planning strategies across retirement, investments, tax, insurance, and estate planning considerations.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive financial plans for high-value clients.
• Mentor less experienced advisors and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Coordinate with internal specialists and external referral partners to optimize client outcomes.

Skills

Advanced financial planning

Relationship management

Leadership

CRM proficiency

Client development

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or related field

FINRA Series 7 and 66

Series 65 (RIA)

Insurance licenses (Life, Health, LTC)

Tools

CRM systems

Financial planning tools

Business applications

Job description

The Senior Wealth Advisor serves as the primary relationship manager for high-value and complex client relationships, delivering comprehensive, goals-based financial planning and wealth management solutions. This role combines advanced financial planning expertise with proactive business development, relationship management, strategic judgment, and high standard of client service. The Senior Wealth Advisor partners closely with internal specialist and external referral partners to help clients build, grow, and protect their wealth through tax-aware investment strategies aligned with their long-term objectives. This role is accountable for developing and maintaining strong client relationships, converting prospective clients into long-term relationships, mentoring less experienced advisors, and consistently executing the firm’s client service and planning standards. Success in this role requires professionalism, ownership, collaboration, leadership, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Senior Wealth Advisors are expected to lead by example, demonstrate strong business development results, and contribute to the growth and reputation of the firm.

Core Responsibilities:

Advanced Client Relationship & Advisory

• Serve as lead advisor and primary relationship manager for high-value and complex client relationships
• Deliver advanced financial planning strategies across retirement, investments, tax, insurance, and estate planning consideration
• Develop a deep understanding of client goals, priorities, and financial circumstances to provide personalized planning guidance
• Proactively anticipate client needs and provide strategic guidance during life events, market transitions and evolving financial situations
• Conduct client review meetings and ongoing plan updates to ensure financial plans remain aligned with client objective and long-term goals.
• Maintain consistent, proactive engagement across assigned client relationships while delivering a high standard of responsiveness, professionalism, and client service.
• Lead by example through strong relationship management, accountability, and adherence to firm standards.
• Provide mentorship and support to less experienced advisors and contribute to a collaborate team environment.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive financial plans for high-value and complex client relationships covering retirement, investment, tax-aware strategies, insurance, and estate consideration
• sUtilize approved planning tools and firm resources to deliver accurate, timely, and strategic financial planning recommendations aligned with client objectiv
• eProvide guidance on complex and time-sensitive planning needs, including retirement income planning, charitable giving strategies, RMDs, and multi-generational planning consideration
• sReview portfolio activity, financial plans, and evolving client circumstances to identify risks, opportunities, and planning consideratio
• nEnsure financial plans remain current, comprehensive, and aligned with client objectives and long-term goal

sBusiness Development & Leadership

• Generate new client opportunities through referrals, centers of influence, personal networking, and community engagemen
• tConvert prospective clients into long-term client relationships using established discovery and planning processe
• sBuild and maintain strong relationships with clients, referral partners, and centers of influence to support long-term business growt
• hContribute to asset growth through client retention, asset consolidation, and net new asset acquisitio
• nLead by example through proactive business development activity, relationship management, and consistent execution of firm standard
• sProvide mentorship, guidance, and support to less-experienced advisors and contribute to a collaborative team environmen
• tParticipate in firm initiatives, educational events, and business development activities that support the growth and reputation of the fir
• Collaborate closely with internal teams including client service, tax, investment, trading, and operations to deliver a coordinated and consistent client experienc
• eLead planning, preparation, and execution of client review meetings, follow-up items, and ongoing service requests for assigned relationship
• sCoordinate account opening, documentation, and complex service requests in a timely and accurate manne
• rMaintain accurate, timely, and complete CRM documentation, including client notes, tasks, opportunities, and lead statu
• sFollow and reinforce established firm workflows, service standards, and operational procedure
• sSupport less-experienced advisors through collaboration, knowledge sharing, and mentorshi

pCompliance & Professional Development

Strategic & Operational Excellence

• Adhere to all firm policies, procedures, and regulatory requirement
• sMaintain current knowledge of market trends, financial planning strategies, and industry regulation
• sComplete required continuing education, training, and licensing requirement
• sDemonstrate professionalism, accountability, and commitment to continuous learning and development
• .Lead by example in maintaining high standards of client service, operational discipline, and compliance practic

eRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of financial planning, investment, and wealth management strategi
• sStrong understanding of regulatory requirements, firm policies, and compliance standards • Strong leadership, influence, and relationship-building skill
• sAbility to manage complex client scenarios, competing priorities, and sensitive client situations with professionalism and sound judgmen
• tProficiency with financial planning tools, CRM systems, and business application
• sStrong organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities, follow through on commitments, and maintain attention to detai
• lAbility to collaborate effectively within a team-based service model and contribute to mentorship and advisor developmen

d
Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• : Experience working with high-net-worth and complex client relationshi
• psDemonstrated success in business development, client retention, and asset grow
• thExisting professional referral relationships and centers of influen
• ceAdvanced tax-aware, retirement, estate, and multi-generational planning strategi
• esExperience mentoring or supporting less-experienced advisors within a collaborative team environme
• ntDemonstrated track record of business development and client retenti

onMinimum Required Education & Experience

• : Bachelor's degree in finance or a related field or equivalen
• t.A minimum of 8+ years of experience in wealth management or financial advisory rol
• esFINRA Series 7 and 66 (or 65/63 combo) if dual register
• edSeries 65 (RIA onl
• y)Insurance licenses (Life, Health, Long-Term Care), as applicable but preferr

ed
Travel Requirement

Located outside of market – up to 50%; located inside market – up to

25%Compensation: Total annual target compensation of up to approximately $300,000 (includes base salary draw and variable target-based incentives if conditions are achieved, as determined under the Company's compensation plans). Actual earnings may be more or less than target and depend on individual performance, business conditions and plan ter