Associate Wealth Advisor – Independent Wealth Management Firm
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Location: Dayton, Ohio (On-site)
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Work Environment: Full-time | On-site
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Our client is a growing independent wealth management firm in Dayton, Ohio—and we’re hiring an Associate Wealth Advisor to join their team.
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They’re a relationship-first, veteran-founded RIA with a clear mission: help good people make great decisions so they can enjoy an amazing retirement. If you’ve got a foundation in financial services and you’re hungry to grow into a full advisory role, we want to talk.
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Why This Role?
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- Structured path from Associate Advisor-in-Training to full Advisor—with clear milestones and comp tied to your progress
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- Work directly alongside experienced advisors and firm leadership in a collaborative, high-energy environment
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- Serve meaningful client relationships—this is a relationship-driven role, not a transactional one
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- Join a culture that closes the office at noon on Fridays and actually means it
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- Get in at a high-growth moment with a firm that is locally owned, independent, and built for the long haul
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What You’ll Do
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- Serve as a lead advisor for existing client relationships, delivering exceptional service at every touchpoint
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- Conduct client progress reviews via in-person meetings, Zoom, and phone calls
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- Assist clients with retirement income planning and holistic financial strategies
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- Build trust and long-term relationships with both current and prospective clients
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- Participate in educational workshops, events, and lead generation opportunities
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- Connect with prospective clients through digital lead channels and referrals
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- Complete all meeting preparation and follow-up to ensure a seamless client experience
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- Maintain accurate, timely documentation within CRM systems
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- Collaborate across operations, client experience, and leadership teams
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- Participate in weekly pipeline and strategy meetings
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What You Bring
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- Experience in financial services, advising, sales, or relationship management
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- Active Ohio Life & Health Insurance License required; Series 65 or 66 required
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- Strong relationship-building and communication skills—you can simplify complex concepts for clients
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- High emotional intelligence, professionalism, and a genuine passion for client service
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- Entrepreneurial mindset with strong personal accountability and detail orientation
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- Coachable, growth-minded, and quick on the uptake
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- Comfortable balancing structure with flexibility in a fast-paced environment
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- Bachelor’s degree preferred
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Compensation
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This role offers a transparent, milestone-based compensation structure designed to reward your growth:
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Base Salary
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- Starting base: $40,000/year, paid on the 15th and 30th of each month
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- Upon obtaining your Ohio Life & Health, Series 7, and Series 66 licenses: base increases to $50,000/year
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- Upon earning your CFP designation: base increases to $55,000/year
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Bonus Incentive Program (BIP) – While in Associate Advisor-in-Training Role
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- Participation in the team BIP based on new assets gathered each quarter
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- Divided among all non-advisor full-time team members; calculated after each quarter-end
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- Historically averages $5,000–$8,000 annually
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- Formula is open source and available for teammates to review
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Advisor Bonus Compensation (ABC) – Upon Transition to Associate Advisor Role
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- $3,000 per $1 million in new assets placed (assets the firm earns revenue from)
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- Example: $10M in new assets in a year = $30,000 in additional compensation
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- Calculated shortly after each quarter and advanced to you
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- Investment-agnostic—you act in the best interest of the client
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What We Offer
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- 401(k)/Roth 401(k) with company match
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- Health insurance with nearly 100% of premiums covered by the firm
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- Firm contributions to HSA
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- Generous PTO schedule
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- Short-term disability coverage
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- Monthly cell phone and gym reimbursement
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- Professional and personal development opportunities
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- Team lunches, events, and incentive trips
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- Friday office close at noon
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Sound like you?
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This isn’t a rigid corporate environment—it’s a place where talented people are trusted, supported, and empowered to grow. If you’re humble, hungry, emotionally intelligent, and ready to build something meaningful alongside a team that genuinely cares, let’s talk.