Vice President, Client Development (Tampa)

EP Wealth Advisors; Venice (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

11 Paid Holidays + 2 floating holidays

Flexible Work Schedule

401k Retirement Account with company match

Highly subsidized Health, Dental, and Vision Plans

Job summary

EP Wealth Advisors is looking for a Senior Advisor based in Venice, Florida. This role includes articulating fiduciary value propositions to clients, owning the regional sales strategy, and managing relationships with high-net-worth clients.

The ideal candidate should have over 7 years in business development within wealth management, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently. EP Wealth offers a range of benefits including unlimited PTO, health plans, and a 401k retirement account.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of business development, sales, or relationship management experience.
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently.
• Exceptional executive presence and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Articulate EP Wealth’s fiduciary value proposition to clients.
• Own and execute regional sales strategy.
• Identify and close business opportunities with HNW/UHNW clients.

Skills

Business development skills

Sales expertise

Relationship management

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field

Series 65 or 66 (required or willing to obtain)

Job description

Job Details: Level: Senior, Job Location: Venice FL - Venice, FL 34293, Position Type: Full Time, Job Category: Advisor.

EP Wealth Advisors (EPWA) is a wealth management advisory firm with over $44.1 billion AUM as of March 31, 2026, serving predominately high net worth individuals. EPWA fosters an inclusive environment that offers opportunities for our associates to learn, grow and enhance their skills to take on new challenges to progress in their professional careers.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Clearly articulate EP Wealth’s fiduciary value proposition, planning-first philosophy, and full suite of wealth management services to potential clients
• Own and execute the regional sales strategy to meet or exceed annual revenue and growth targets
• Identify, develop, and close new business opportunities with HNW/UHNW clients
• Build and manage a robust pipeline through prospecting, referrals, and strategic partnerships
• Lead complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles involving retirement, investment, and advisory services
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to deliver tailored client proposals
• Develop long-term relationships with centers of influence (COIs)
• Represent the firm at industry conferences, community events, networking events, and client presentations
• Maintain accurate forecasting, pipeline reporting, and CRM documentation
• Conduct discovery conversations to understand prospect needs and position tailored EP’s wealth management solutions
• Lead prospects through the sales process from initial introduction through closing and handoff to advisory teams, while delivering exceptional client experience
• Operate as a self-directed leader while maintaining alignment with firm-wide growth strategy
• Lead generation may include, but not limited to:
  • Self-sourced leads
  • EP Wealth’s targeted marketing outreach
  • Custodial partnerships
  • Centers of Influence (COIs)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field preferred
• Series 65 or 66 required, or willing to obtain within 3 months of employment
• 7+ years of business development, sales, or relationship management experience within wealth management or financial services
• Experience working with custodians and professional referral networks preferred
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and comfortable working independently
• Proven track record of closing complex, high-value deals
• Strong understanding of retirement plans, investments, or institutional wealth solutions
• Exceptional executive presence and communication skills
• Strong financial /investment acumen, negotiation skills, ability to influence, collaborative and ethical
• Willingness to travel within the assigned territor

What We Offer

• 11 Paid Holidays + 2 floating holidays
• Unlimited PTO
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Highly subsidized Health, Dental, and Vision Plans
• 401k Retirement Account with company match contributions
• Free Mental Health services, Life Insurance, Long & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
• Employee Financial Education
• Employee Educational Expense ReimbursementEmployee Charitable Donations
• Employee Referral Incentives
• Employee Team Building Activities
• Employee Assistance Program

EPWA is an equal opportunity employer. Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, creed, color, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.