Lead Financial Advisor

Nearly 23 years ago, 23-year-old Matthew Dicken grew frustrated with the issues plaguing the financial services industry and set out on a mission to change the industry standard and prioritize clients in retirement planning. What started as a small two-person team in a 1,200 sqft office in Louisville, KY, has evolved into the Strategic Wealth Designers we now know, with 18 locations across the U.S. and almost 100 employees. As we continue to grow, we're looking for passionate individuals to help take us to even greater heights.

At
Strategic Wealth Designers (SWD)
, we are a full-service financial firm specializing in assisting individuals who are near or in retirement. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and close-knit environment, and we are looking for a new team member who can complement our team's values and culture.

We're seeking an experienced, patient, organized, and efficient individual who is excited to contribute to the success of our business. The right person will exceed expectations and develop strong, lasting working relationships with our growing team. If you bring a positive attitude to work each day and are motivated by personal and professional growth, we would love to hear from you.

Job Description

Are you an experienced financial advisor who is tired of the daily grind of prospecting and trying to uncover new clients/assets through grassroots marketing and cold calling? Would you enjoy working for a rapidly growing and respected RIA firm with unlimited income potential?

Lead Advisors in a marketplace interact primarily with new and prospective regional client base to assess their personal financial situation and build strategies to resolve retirement planning issues regarding market risk, excessive fees and inadequate advice from other advisors.

Responsibilities/Tasks:

The Lead Financial Advisor will serve as the face to the public in a market and the primary onboarding conduit for new clients to build financial strategies designed to help them achieve their goals. They will be expected to follow-through consistently in all efforts, build relationships with prospects, clients, and help service staff prepare for client appointments. Other daily, weekly, and/or monthly tasks may include:

• Serve as the face to the public in a market and the primary onboarding conduit for new clients to build financial strategies designed to help them achieve their goals
• Assess client assets, goals, risk tolerance and general retirement plan to determine if improvements are needed
• Review existing Annuity, Life, Long Term Care and/or Disability insurance policies to determine if they still meet client needs
• Build strategies and offer strategic advice on products and services such as investments and insurance according to fiduciary standards
• Interact professionally with clients by phone and/or in person to update the client's profile and financial situation/needs
• Complete appointment dictations and keep CRM updated by entering detailed notes
• Meets production targets that impact overall company revenue goals.
• Prepare client reports and review summary for strategy implementation
• Speak to groups of prospective clients at dinner events or other public events
• Assist with client onboarding process
• Additional tasks as assigned by management

Minimum Requirements:

• 4-year degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Series 65 or 7/66 with Life & Health Licenses
• 2-7 years in financial services offering investment management and insurance services
• Experienced and dynamic public speaker
• Strong experience with MS Office and the ability to learn new software quickly
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills both in person and via phone
• Proactive mentality, positive attitude, and consistent follow through
• Highly intelligent, strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently with good time management and critical thinking skills

Additional preferred skills:

• Experience with SalesForce CRM software
• 2+ years working in a fast-paced office environment

Commitment:
40 hours per week, 8am-5pm with some flexibility on days and times due to client appointment and evening event schedules.

Compensation:
Position is 100% commission based with the opportunity for a negotiated salary draw for a predetermined period. Also included are full medical/dental/vision benefits, 401k plan with 7% company match, a generous PTO schedule and 11 paid holidays including your birthday