CFP- Relationship Manager

Lead Advisor, LLC is a wealth management consulting and search firm. This role is for one of our client on Long Island. For other roles check out jobs.lead-advisor.com

CFP Service Advisor – Financial Planning

Position Overview:

The Service Advisor plays a crucial role in managing and servicing a subset of United’s clients, assisting in financial planning, and supporting business growth through warm prospect conversations. This role offers significant growth potential, with future opportunities to:

• Transition into a Lead Advisor, working with a Client Service Associate (CSA) and Service Advisor to manage client relationships.
• Manage a team of advisors as the firm continues to expand.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Relationship Management
• Manage and maintain strong relationships with a subset of United’s clients.
• Provide exceptional financial planning and client service, ensuring client needs are met efficiently.
• Financial Planning & Business Development
• Conduct warm prospect introduction calls and close clients for one-time financial plans (no cold outreach required).
• Build, present, and deliver tailored financial plans to new clients.
• Convert one-time planning clients into ongoing wealth management or subscription clients.
• Support for Lead Advisor & Firm Growth
• Assist the Lead Advisor/Owner with servicing high-value clients, including email delegation, responding to quick inquiries, and administrative support.
• Help refine and enhance the firm's financial planning process.

Qualifications

• Experience & Certifications
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Financial Planner.
• Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certification is REQUIRED.
• CPA, Enrolled Agent, or CFA designation is a plus.
• Experience in investment management or tax planning is highly desirable.
• Skills & Attributes
• Strong client relationship management and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within a team.
• Interest in professional growth with the flexibility to:
• Become a Lead Advisor, working with a CSA and Service Advisor to develop business and maintain client relationships.
• Step into a management role, leading Service Advisors and CSAs while overseeing the financial planning process.
• Advisors with an existing client base are strongly encouraged to apply (high revenue share for clients transitioned in year one).

Why Join Us?

• Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives.
• Career growth opportunities, including leadership roles.
• A collaborative, client-first culture with no cold outreach required.
• Direct engagement with high-net-worth clients and complex financial planning cases.
• Integrated service model combining financial planning, investment management, and tax strategies.
• High revenue share for advisors transitioning clients in their first year.
• Hybrid work schedule after the first 60 days – remote Mondays and Fridays.
• Professional coaching for all advisors to support career development.
• No cold business development requirements, but excellent incentives for independently sourced new clients.