Senior Financial Advisor
American Accounting Association · Lutherville, MD · 1 mo ago
$150k–$250k/yrFull-time
About the role
Our client is an independent wealth management firm celebrating 20 years of fiduciary-first financial planning, operating under a corporate RIA and broker-dealer platform. The Senior Financial Advisor will manage a book of high-net-worth clients, delivering comprehensive planning and advisory services. This is a relationship-driven, non-transactional role with a defined path toward minority equity ownership for advisors who demonstrate strong performance and cultural fit.
Responsibilities
- Manage an existing book of high-net-worth clients with investable assets ranging from $150K to $500K+, serving clients under AUM or fee-based advisory relationships.
- Provide holistic financial planning across investments, tax strategy, insurance optimization, retirement, and estate planning.
- Execute financial plans using the firm's planning software and CRM in collaboration with the paraplanner and operations team.
- Actively manage and optimize client portfolios while providing insurance planning solutions as client needs and market conditions evolve.
- Close qualified inbound leads generated through the firm's marketing and content strategy.
- Drive practice growth by building meaningful relationships through personal networking, community involvement, and strategic professional partnerships.
- Contribute to brand development and market presence through networking and community visibility.
- Support specialization in planning areas such as divorce or estate planning based on your interests and firm needs.
- Participate in team development, including mentoring the assigned paraplanner and operations professional.
- Maintain the highest standards of fiduciary responsibility, ethics, and regulatory compliance.
Qualifications
- 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in wealth management, financial planning, investment advisory, or a related field.
- Series 7 and Series 65 or Series 66 licenses required; Life and Health Insurance licensure is a plus.
- CFP certification or active pursuit toward certification, with completion preferred within the first two years.
- Existing book of business or an established network in the Baltimore area is desirable but not required.
- Proficiency in Excel and CRM systems required; specific experience with eMoney, Zocks, Albridge, or Redtail is a plus, as is familiarity with and passion for AI tools and how they can improve workflows and the client experience.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex financial strategies in clear, client-friendly language.
- Skilled at fostering trusted client relationships through thoughtful discussions about financial goals, values, and life priorities, with a holistic approach to wealth management.
- Collabor