Vice President, Regional Practice Management

As one of the nation’s premier firms for retirement plan consulting and wealth management, SageView is built on the principles of exceptional service, collaborative teamwork, and an unwavering commitment to promises kept. Our team of dedicated professionals is devoted to enhancing the financial well-being of our clients, and SageView has become the destination of choice for top financial professionals and advisory teams nationwide. Like you, we are committed to consistently exceeding client expectations. Recently, Forbes once again recognized SageView as one of America’s Top RIA Firms, highlighting our commitment to exceptional client service and long-term financial stewardship.

If you’re seeking an environment where your work is valued, where clients are the priority, and where you receive the support needed to grow and succeed, SageView is where you’ll find it—and more.

Since 1989, SageView Advisory Group, an SEC-Registered Investment Advisor (RIA), has proudly served retirement plan sponsors and individual clients across the U.S. Our expertise includes 401(k), 403(b), 457, defined benefit, and deferred compensation plans, as well as comprehensive wealth management services for individuals and families. Headquartered in Newport Beach, CA, SageView operates over 30 offices nationwide, advising on $170 billion in retirement assets (AUA) and $4 billion in advisory assets under management (AUM).

📍 Location: Knoxville, TN | 💼 Job Type: Full-Time

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for optimizing operations, enhancing client experience, and driving advisor success?

Do you thrive in a fast-paced wealth management environment where leadership and operational excellence intersect? If so, this opportunity is for you!

As Vice President, Regional Practice Management, you will play a key role in ensuring operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and growth across our wealth management advisory offices. You’ll serve as a trusted partner to advisors and leadership, implementing best practices that enhance both the client and advisor experience.

What Makes This Role Exciting?

✔️ Strategic Leadership: Work directly with Managing Directors and senior executives to align regional office operations with the firm’s strategic objectives.

✔️ Operational Excellence: Oversee and refine practice management strategies, ensuring optimal efficiency and compliance across multiple advisory offices.

✔️ Advisor & Team Support: Collaborate closely with Wealth Advisors, ensuring they have the resources and support needed to drive exceptional client outcomes.

✔️ Technology & Innovation: Champion the adoption of SageView’s technology stack, ensuring seamless integration into daily operations.

✔️ Impact-Driven Work: Drive continuous practice growth, client retention, and team engagement within your assigned region.

✔️ Professional Growth: Lead and mentor high-performing teams while developing your leadership skills in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

🔹 Practice Leadership & Execution

Provide oversight of practice management, ensuring operational efficiency, client service excellence, and team engagement.

Drive adherence to SageView standards, including compliance, technology adoption, and best practices.

Serve as the key liaison between regional offices and corporate functions such as Investments, Operations, HR, Compliance, Technology, and Marketing.

Monitor and implement performance metrics to drive service excellence, resource utilization, and business alignment.

Partner with Managing Directors and Wealth Advisors to enhance client experience, optimize team efficiency, and support practice growth.

Support and coordinate office events and client communications as needed.

🔹 People Management & Leadership

Hire, train, and oversee local administrative and operations staff, conducting performance reviews, goal-setting, and compensation discussions.

Provide one-on-one mentorship and leadership development for regional teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Conduct regular team meetings, coaching sessions, and performance evaluations to enhance engagement and effectiveness.

Oversee role clarity, career development, and internal collaboration to promote efficiency and job satisfaction.

🔹 Operational & Compliance Oversight

Ensure full regulatory compliance and adherence to industry standards across all practice operations.

Lead quarterly billing reviews, AUM tracking, and financial reconciliation to maintain accuracy and transparency.

Manage data integrity initiatives and oversee system enhancements, ensuring effective use of SageView’s technology stack.

Conduct audits and risk assessments to proactively resolve operational challenges.

🔹 Practice Growth & Strategic Initiatives

Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize processes and operational efficiency.

Act as a key stakeholder in technology implementations and process enhancements that impact operations.

Partner with senior leadership to develop and execute strategies for organic growth and client retention.

Who We’re Looking For

🔹 Proven Leadership Experience: At least 7 years in operations management, practice management, or leadership roles within the wealth management or financial services industry.

🔹 Strong Business Acumen: Deep understanding of operational systems, regulatory requirements, and best practices in wealth management operations.

🔹 Strategic & Analytical Thinker: Ability to analyze business performance, implement solutions, and drive continuous improvement.

🔹 Exceptional People Leader: Experience managing and mentoring teams, fostering collaboration, and ensuring high performance.

🔹 Technology-Driven Approach: Strong understanding of wealth management technology platforms and data management systems.

🔹 Regulatory Knowledge: Candidates with a Series 65, 7, or 63 license are strongly preferred.

Key Performance Metrics (KPIs)

📈 Advisor & Team Feedback: Measured through internal surveys assessing the VP’s impact on practice growth and efficiency.

📈 Organic Growth Rate: Performance of assigned markets based on new client acquisition and revenue growth.

📈 Client Retention Rate: Ability to maintain high levels of client satisfaction and retention.

📈 Team Engagement Scores: Employee feedback and engagement levels across direct and indirect reports.

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SageView's Comprehensive Benefits: Supporting Your Professional and Personal Well-Being

At SageView, we are proud to offer a comprehensive and flexible benefits package designed to support the well-being and needs of our employees. We believe in providing benefits that help employees thrive both professionally and personally. Our benefits are tailored to offer high-quality coverage while allowing for choices that best suit individual needs and family circumstances.

Health Plans:

Free Medical and Dental coverage for employees on one plan (dependent coverage at a cost)

Additional paid plans available for medical and dental coverage

Vision plans available

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)

Supplemental health options (Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness insurance)

Core Benefits (at no cost to employees):

Life Insurance and AD&D coverage

Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling

Caregiving support through Cariloop

Retirement Savings:

401(k) plan with employer matching contributions

Additional Perks:

Numerous paid holidays and a generous time off policy

Access to discounts through the BenefitHub marketplace

Pet insurance at discounted group rates

At SageView, we offer many additional benefits, and these are just some of the highlights of our comprehensive package designed to help employees achieve a healthy work-life balance.