Larson Financial Group, LLC
Director of Corporate Development
Larson Financial Group, LLC, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63129
Head of M&A – RIA Acquisitions
Make your application after reading the following skill and qualification requirements for this position.
Position:
Director of Corporate Development Reports To:
President of Advisory Services Location:
St. Louis or Houston Compensation:
Competitive base + performance-based incentives tied to deal success and integration outcomes
Overview
Larson Financial Group
is a rapidly expanding wealth management enterprise currently managing over $7B in assets across two RIAs. We are pursuing an aggressive inorganic growth strategy, targeting 5–10 RIA acquisitions in the next 2–3 years. We are seeking an experienced
Head of M&A
to build and lead our acquisition and integration efforts from the ground up.
The ideal candidate is a strategic operator and dealmaker who can build a sustainable acquisition pipeline, lead transactions end-to-end, and ensure smooth integration of acquired firms into our platform. This is a high-impact role with significant visibility and influence across our leadership team.
Responsibilities
M&A Strategy & Sourcing Develop and execute a strategic roadmap for RIA acquisitions aligned with firm growth goals. Identify, research, and cultivate relationships with target firms and potential sellers. Manage and track acquisition pipeline using CRM tools and market intelligence. Negotiate NDAs, LOIs, and definitive agreements alongside executive and legal teams. Deal Execution Lead due diligence process — financial, operational, legal, and cultural. Develop deal structures and financial models to evaluate transaction economics. Coordinate internal and external stakeholders (legal, finance, compliance, tech). Manage transaction timelines, ensuring efficient and successful closings. Integration & Value Creation Partner with internal operations, technology, and service teams to design and execute post-merger integration plans. Develop KPI frameworks to measure integration success and synergy realization. Ensure client continuity, advisor retention, and operational alignment across entities. Leadership & Communication Serve as primary liaison between acquired firms and leadership during transition. Present regular updates to executive leadership and board on M&A progress and pipeline health. Build and mentor a small, high-performing M&A and integration team over time.
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Make your application after reading the following skill and qualification requirements for this position.
Position:
Director of Corporate Development Reports To:
President of Advisory Services Location:
St. Louis or Houston Compensation:
Competitive base + performance-based incentives tied to deal success and integration outcomes
Overview
Larson Financial Group
is a rapidly expanding wealth management enterprise currently managing over $7B in assets across two RIAs. We are pursuing an aggressive inorganic growth strategy, targeting 5–10 RIA acquisitions in the next 2–3 years. We are seeking an experienced
Head of M&A
to build and lead our acquisition and integration efforts from the ground up.
The ideal candidate is a strategic operator and dealmaker who can build a sustainable acquisition pipeline, lead transactions end-to-end, and ensure smooth integration of acquired firms into our platform. This is a high-impact role with significant visibility and influence across our leadership team.
Responsibilities
M&A Strategy & Sourcing Develop and execute a strategic roadmap for RIA acquisitions aligned with firm growth goals. Identify, research, and cultivate relationships with target firms and potential sellers. Manage and track acquisition pipeline using CRM tools and market intelligence. Negotiate NDAs, LOIs, and definitive agreements alongside executive and legal teams. Deal Execution Lead due diligence process — financial, operational, legal, and cultural. Develop deal structures and financial models to evaluate transaction economics. Coordinate internal and external stakeholders (legal, finance, compliance, tech). Manage transaction timelines, ensuring efficient and successful closings. Integration & Value Creation Partner with internal operations, technology, and service teams to design and execute post-merger integration plans. Develop KPI frameworks to measure integration success and synergy realization. Ensure client continuity, advisor retention, and operational alignment across entities. Leadership & Communication Serve as primary liaison between acquired firms and leadership during transition. Present regular updates to executive leadership and board on M&A progress and pipeline health. Build and mentor a small, high-performing M&A and integration team over time.
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