Financial Advisor

Lead Advisor
  • Chicago, IL
  • $82,247.23–$120,000 Per Year
1 day ago

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Our clients, growing wealth management firms are seeking talented professionals with high capacity to build a financial planning practice as an advisor.

Having prior financial experience is NOT required as the right candidate will be sponsored for industry licenses (investments/insurance/Certified Financial Planner), have access to a financial planning training program along with mentorship and infrastructure to build a practice.

This is an entrepreneurial opportunity to build a business while having access to support. If you are looking for the traditional employee role, this may not be the right role for you!


Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and grow your personal book of business by actively prospecting and generating new client leads.
  • Leverage existing professional, community, and personal networks to identify opportunities.
  • Conduct discovery meetings to understand client goals and recommend tailored financial solutions.
  • Deliver presentations and financial plans that may address: savings, investments, retirement, insurance, education, income/cash flow planning and other financial priorities


Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Self-starter with high motivation, resilience, and the ability to work independently.
  • Ability to obtain FINRA licensing (Series 7, 66, or equivalent) and applicable state insurance licenses.
  • Passion for helping clients achieve financial goals and willingness to build a career from the ground up.


Skills & Competencies

  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong work ethic.
  • Natural ability to network and develop professional relationships.
  • Goal-oriented and comfortable in a performance-driven environment.
  • High level of integrity and professional presence.
  • Strong organizational skills for managing a pipeline of prospects and clients.


Compensation & Benefits

  • Performance-based compensation: unlimited earning potential tied directly to production.
  • Access to training, mentorship, and professional licensing support.

Benefits package

  • Clear career path with potential for leadership opportunities.


Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $82,247.23 - $120,000.00 per year


Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plan


Ability to Commute:

  • Chicago, IL 60604 (Preferred)


Ability to Relocate:

  • Chicago, IL 60604: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)


Work Location: In person

Numbers & Facts

LocationChicago, IL
Salary$82,247.23–$120,000 Per Year

Skills

  • Cash Flowunmatched
  • Certified Financial Planner (CFP)unmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Entrepreneurshipunmatched
  • Financial Planningunmatched
  • Insuranceunmatched
  • Insurance Certificationsunmatched
  • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
  • Lead Generationunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Licensingunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Professional Licenseunmatched
  • Retirement Planunmatched
  • Sales Pipelineunmatched
  • Sales Prospectingunmatched
  • Series 7unmatched
  • Training Program Developmentunmatched
  • Wealth Managementunmatched

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