Windward Recruiting
About the Role
You will lead client relationships and play a key role in driving new business development as you help shape the next phase of growth within a well-established RIA. This is a role for an experienced, relationship-driven professional who values thoughtful planning, fiduciary guidance, and a culture grounded in integrity and care.
This position is ideal for an experienced, relationship-driven professional who values thoughtful planning, fiduciary guidance, and a culture grounded in integrity and care.
You’ll serve as the
Lead Advisor
for client relationships, including ultra-high-net-worth and multi-generational families, managing complex planning, investment, and wealth transfer needs while ensuring an exceptional client experience.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage relationships with successful professionals, entrepreneurs, executives, and families through proactive communication, thoughtful planning, and investment guidance.
Drive new business development by identifying and cultivating new opportunities through referrals, networking, and meaningful community engagement.
Deliver tailored financial strategies that help clients define, pursue, and protect their goals.
Build and execute an annual business and marketing plan aligned with firm growth and personal development objectives.
Collaborate with CPAs, attorneys, and insurance professionals to coordinate advanced planning strategies.
Conduct in-depth financial and portfolio reviews to ensure recommendations remain aligned with each client’s evolving life and financial picture.
Model the professionalism and care expected of a leader, contributing to accountability and consistency across the client experience.
Stay current on regulations, solutions, and planning strategies to provide forward-looking insights to clients and the firm.
Participate in committees and strategic initiatives that advance the client experience, planning strategy, and investment approach.
Qualifications
CFP® certification required or to be obtained within two years of start date
Series 65 (or equivalent) required
Life & Health license required (or ability to obtain within 90 days)
5–10+ years of client-facing experience with demonstrated success in managing and growing relationships, ideally within an RIA
Demonstrated leadership and mentorship experience with the ability to inspire and develop others
Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, self-driven approach to business growth and client engagement
Advanced knowledge of financial planning, investment management, and wealth transfer strategies; experience with UHNW and multi-generational families preferred
Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills
Technical proficiency with custodians such as SEI and Fidelity, CRM systems like Redtail, and portfolio and planning software including Orion, RightCapital, MoneyGuidePro, Wealthscape℠, and Microsoft Office.
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This position is ideal for an experienced, relationship-driven professional who values thoughtful planning, fiduciary guidance, and a culture grounded in integrity and care.
You’ll serve as the
Lead Advisor
for client relationships, including ultra-high-net-worth and multi-generational families, managing complex planning, investment, and wealth transfer needs while ensuring an exceptional client experience.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage relationships with successful professionals, entrepreneurs, executives, and families through proactive communication, thoughtful planning, and investment guidance.
Drive new business development by identifying and cultivating new opportunities through referrals, networking, and meaningful community engagement.
Deliver tailored financial strategies that help clients define, pursue, and protect their goals.
Build and execute an annual business and marketing plan aligned with firm growth and personal development objectives.
Collaborate with CPAs, attorneys, and insurance professionals to coordinate advanced planning strategies.
Conduct in-depth financial and portfolio reviews to ensure recommendations remain aligned with each client’s evolving life and financial picture.
Model the professionalism and care expected of a leader, contributing to accountability and consistency across the client experience.
Stay current on regulations, solutions, and planning strategies to provide forward-looking insights to clients and the firm.
Participate in committees and strategic initiatives that advance the client experience, planning strategy, and investment approach.
Qualifications
CFP® certification required or to be obtained within two years of start date
Series 65 (or equivalent) required
Life & Health license required (or ability to obtain within 90 days)
5–10+ years of client-facing experience with demonstrated success in managing and growing relationships, ideally within an RIA
Demonstrated leadership and mentorship experience with the ability to inspire and develop others
Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, self-driven approach to business growth and client engagement
Advanced knowledge of financial planning, investment management, and wealth transfer strategies; experience with UHNW and multi-generational families preferred
Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills
Technical proficiency with custodians such as SEI and Fidelity, CRM systems like Redtail, and portfolio and planning software including Orion, RightCapital, MoneyGuidePro, Wealthscape℠, and Microsoft Office.
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