Financial Advisor - Sarasota

Financial Advisor

This position offers an opportunity for a driven professional to join a dynamic team as a Financial Advisor. The role emphasizes client engagement and relationship management, focusing on onboarding clients without the pressure of cold outreach. The organization fosters a supportive culture that values high achievers, particularly those with backgrounds in athletics or the military, as they tend to excel in this environment. The ideal candidate will thrive in a structured setting, where they can leverage existing leads and appointments to build a successful practice. This position not only offers a platform for significant financial growth but also provides a chance to contribute to a team that prioritizes client care and personal development.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 5-6 new client meetings per week with pre-qualified prospects
• Review and present financial plans prepared by the internal planning team
• Guide clients through a structured onboarding process across 2-3 meetings
• Close new client relationships with an expected ~30% conversion rate
• Build trust and rapport with pre-retiree and retiree clients
• Partner with internal processors and CSAs who handle all paperwork and transfers
• Transition ongoing client reviews to Service Advisors once asset thresholds are met
• Maintain compliance and documentation standards using internal systems

Requirements

• 2-3+ years of experience as a Financial Advisor with closing responsibility
• Active Series 65 license
• Proven ability to close new business and follow a defined sales process
• Coachable mindset with openness to feedback and training
• Strong communication skills and professional presence
• Comfortable working fully onsite and meeting clients face-to-face
• Degree preferred but not required, performance matters more than credentials

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with benefits starting on day one
• 401k plan with a 4% match after 90 days
• Three weeks of PTO, including sick and vacation time
• Paid time off during the week of Christmas upon meeting performance targets
• Paid holidays including New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas