Financial Advisor

Location: Wichita, KS
Compensation: Starting base salary of $150,000 plus production-based compensation, with potential starting base up to $250,000 for advisors bringing an established book, subject to approval. Base salary decreases over a three-year period as production-based earnings grow.

Position Overview

An established Registered Investment Advisor serving more than 650 households and managing over $1 billion in assets is seeking an experienced Financial Advisor to help grow its private wealth practice.

This opportunity combines new business development, comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and long-term client relationship management. The advisor will receive support from specialized planning, investment, operations, technology, and compliance resources.

The role offers an opportunity to participate in an employee-owned organization, collaborate with an established insurance brokerage network on client referrals, and contribute to a long-term succession plan.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Practice Growth

• Proactively source, develop, and secure new client relationships through referrals, networking, centers of influence, and cross‑selling opportunities.
• Build, manage, and expand a book of business serving affluent and high-net‑worth individuals and families.
• Collaborate with insurance brokers and other internal partners to generate cross‑referrals.
• Identify opportunities to deepen client relationships and broaden service offerings.
• Contribute to firm-wide growth initiatives.

Financial Planning & Investment Management

• Develop and deliver goals‑based financial plans, partnering with specialized planning resources when needed.
• Address retirement planning, fee‑based investment management, tax‑aware strategies, estate planning coordination, risk management, and education funding.
• Conduct in‑depth financial analyses and present clear, actionable recommendations.
• Partner with the investment team to design, implement, and manage portfolios focused on long‑term principal growth and protection.
• Apply disciplined asset allocation, rebalancing, and ongoing portfolio monitoring processes.

Client Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the advisory relationship.
• Collaborate with clients’ CPAs, attorneys, and other external professionals as needed.
• Explain complex financial concepts clearly to support informed decision‑making.
• Conduct ongoing planning discussions to address evolving client needs and strengthen long‑term relationships.
• Support continuity of client service through long‑term succession planning.

Compliance & Collaboration

• Maintain adherence to fiduciary standards, applicable SEC and state regulations, and internal compliance policies.
• Stay current on market trends, planning strategies, and regulatory developments.
• Mentor junior advisors or planners as appropriate.
• Support organizational values and an inclusive, collaborative workplace.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• Series 65 license required; Series 66 also accepted.
• 7+ years of experience in a fee‑only or fiduciary advisory role , with demonstrated success in business development.
• Proven ability to originate client relationships and grow revenue through consultative, advice‑driven sales.
• Strong technical knowledge of investments, retirement planning, tax strategies, and estate planning fundamentals.
• Experience managing the full client lifecycle, from prospecting through ongoing service.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• High ethical standards and a strong commitment to fiduciary responsibility.
• Proficiency with financial planning software, CRM systems, and portfolio management platforms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• CFP® certification strongly preferred.
• CFA®, CPA, or other advanced professional designations.
• Advanced degree in a relevant field.
• Experience advising high-net‑worth individuals and families.
• Life insurance license; required to sell insurance products.
• Experience with Envestnet, MoneyGuidePro, and Salesforce.

Ideal Candidate

• Entrepreneurial and motivated to build and grow a personal book of business.
• Comfortable collaborating with specialists to serve clients.
• Effective in a performance‑based, growth‑oriented environment.
• Self‑directed, organized, and accountable for results.
• Consultative sales approach grounded in education, transparency, and trust.
• Adaptable to changing client needs, market conditions, and business priorities.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.

Travel

Limited travel required: less than 10% .

Compensation & Benefits

Final compensation will depend on relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Benefits include:

• Annual performance bonus
• Employee stock purchase opportunity
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
• Family assistance program
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
• Pre‑tax parking plan
• 401(k)
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage
• Long‑term care coverage
• Business travel accident insurance
• Identity theft protection