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Orion Placement
Wilmington,NC
Description
About the job Independent Wealth Advisor / Financial Advisor - High Payout and Equity Path Pay: $150,000.00 - $350,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- High payout model with realistic first year earnings often in thelow to mid 200,000s for advisors bringing a 35,000,000 plus book, with no hard cap on upside.
- True independence to manage your client relationships and investment approach while leveraging an established, research driven RIA platform.
- Clear long term path to equity and the potential to take over a sizable existing book in the future.
- Ability to offer clients a firm with a 30 plus year GIPS compliant performance track record and institutional grade credibility.
- Build your practice in a desirable coastal market with affluent clients and strong organic growth potential.
- Relocation is genuinely welcomed and relocation packages are available for strong advisors who want to move to Wilmington.
Based in the greater Wilmington, North Carolina area. This is not a fully remote role. You will have a flexible, advisor driven schedule, with the ability to work independently and meet clients where it makes the most sense, while maintaining a regular in person presence at the office for collaboration and client meetings. Local candidates are preferred, and relocation to Wilmington with employer supported relocation assistance is welcomed for the right advisor.
Note
To be considered, you must currently manage at least 35,000,000 in portable client assets, be appropriately licensed to act as an Investment Advisor Representative, and be comfortable with a high payout, fee based compensation model rather than a traditional base salary. For the right advisor, a transition draw structure against future advisory fees may be available to support you during your move and initial ramp up.
About Our Client
Our client is a boutique, independent Registered Investment Advisor based in coastal North Carolina. The firm has managed discretionary separate accounts for decades using a concentrated, research intensive large cap value strategy that is GIPS compliant and independently verified. They are now building out a wealth management division that pairs high quality investment management with comprehensive planning and personalized client service.
Job Description
- Lead the launch and growth of a new wealth management offering under an established independent RIA brand.
- Transition and manage your existing book of client relationships, with full autonomy over planning, advice, and portfolio construction.
- Deliver holistic wealth management, including financial planning, investment strategy, retirement planning, tax aware portfolio structuring, and estate planning coordination.
- Collaborate with the firms portfolio manager and research team to align client portfolios with a long term, value oriented investment philosophy where appropriate.
- Serve as the primary trusted advisor for high net worth and mass affluent households, focusing on long term relationships rather than product sales.
- Develop new business through referrals, centers of influence, and the firms relationships with affluent families and business owners in the Wilmington area.
- Meet with clients in person in the Wilmington region and maintain a consistent but flexible in office presence for collaboration with the founder and team.
- Ensure compliance with RIA regulations and firm policies, working closely with an experienced compliance function.
- Participate in firm level discussions on strategy and growth, with an eye toward future equity participation and potential succession into an existing book.
- 4+ years of experience as a Financial Advisor, Wealth Advisor, Investment Advisor Representative, or similar client facing advisory role.
- Proven track record managing and retaining client relationships, with at least 35,000,000 in reasonably portable fee based AUM.
- Strong skills in financial planning, portfolio construction, and investment advice for high net worth or mass affluent clients.
- Appropriate licenses to act as an Investment Advisor Representative such as Series 65 or equivalent, with the ability to update state registrations upon joining.
- Client first, ethical approach with a desire to operate in a fee only, independent environment.
- Comfort working entrepreneurially to build and grow a practice while leveraging firm infrastructure and brand.
- Willingness to live in or relocate to the Wilmington, North Carolina area and maintain regular in person contact with clients and the firm.
- You gain the freedom of an independent advisor with the backing of a long tenured RIA and a strong, verified performance record to show your clients.
- You can shape and grow a wealth management platform from the ground up, with a real voice in how the offering evolves.
- You have a clear, realistic path to equity and long term succession opportunities, not just a production grid.
- You will work closely with an experienced founder who values collaboration, integrity, and thoughtful, research driven investing.
- You can build a high quality lifestyle in a growing coastal market with a strong influx of affluent retirees and business owners.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
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Orion Placement
Wilmington,NC
Description
About the job Independent Wealth Advisor / Financial Advisor - High Payout and Equity Path Pay: $150,000.00 - $350,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- High payout model with realistic first year earnings often in thelow to mid 200,000s for advisors bringing a 35,000,000 plus book, with no hard cap on upside.
- True independence to manage your client relationships and investment approach while leveraging an established, research driven RIA platform.
- Clear long term path to equity and the potential to take over a sizable existing book in the future.
- Ability to offer clients a firm with a 30 plus year GIPS compliant performance track record and institutional grade credibility.
- Build your practice in a desirable coastal market with affluent clients and strong organic growth potential.
- Relocation is genuinely welcomed and relocation packages are available for strong advisors who want to move to Wilmington.
Based in the greater Wilmington, North Carolina area. This is not a fully remote role. You will have a flexible, advisor driven schedule, with the ability to work independently and meet clients where it makes the most sense, while maintaining a regular in person presence at the office for collaboration and client meetings. Local candidates are preferred, and relocation to Wilmington with employer supported relocation assistance is welcomed for the right advisor.
Note
To be considered, you must currently manage at least 35,000,000 in portable client assets, be appropriately licensed to act as an Investment Advisor Representative, and be comfortable with a high payout, fee based compensation model rather than a traditional base salary. For the right advisor, a transition draw structure against future advisory fees may be available to support you during your move and initial ramp up.
About Our Client
Our client is a boutique, independent Registered Investment Advisor based in coastal North Carolina. The firm has managed discretionary separate accounts for decades using a concentrated, research intensive large cap value strategy that is GIPS compliant and independently verified. They are now building out a wealth management division that pairs high quality investment management with comprehensive planning and personalized client service.
Job Description
- Lead the launch and growth of a new wealth management offering under an established independent RIA brand.
- Transition and manage your existing book of client relationships, with full autonomy over planning, advice, and portfolio construction.
- Deliver holistic wealth management, including financial planning, investment strategy, retirement planning, tax aware portfolio structuring, and estate planning coordination.
- Collaborate with the firms portfolio manager and research team to align client portfolios with a long term, value oriented investment philosophy where appropriate.
- Serve as the primary trusted advisor for high net worth and mass affluent households, focusing on long term relationships rather than product sales.
- Develop new business through referrals, centers of influence, and the firms relationships with affluent families and business owners in the Wilmington area.
- Meet with clients in person in the Wilmington region and maintain a consistent but flexible in office presence for collaboration with the founder and team.
- Ensure compliance with RIA regulations and firm policies, working closely with an experienced compliance function.
- Participate in firm level discussions on strategy and growth, with an eye toward future equity participation and potential succession into an existing book.
- 4+ years of experience as a Financial Advisor, Wealth Advisor, Investment Advisor Representative, or similar client facing advisory role.
- Proven track record managing and retaining client relationships, with at least 35,000,000 in reasonably portable fee based AUM.
- Strong skills in financial planning, portfolio construction, and investment advice for high net worth or mass affluent clients.
- Appropriate licenses to act as an Investment Advisor Representative such as Series 65 or equivalent, with the ability to update state registrations upon joining.
- Client first, ethical approach with a desire to operate in a fee only, independent environment.
- Comfort working entrepreneurially to build and grow a practice while leveraging firm infrastructure and brand.
- Willingness to live in or relocate to the Wilmington, North Carolina area and maintain regular in person contact with clients and the firm.
- You gain the freedom of an independent advisor with the backing of a long tenured RIA and a strong, verified performance record to show your clients.
- You can shape and grow a wealth management platform from the ground up, with a real voice in how the offering evolves.
- You have a clear, realistic path to equity and long term succession opportunities, not just a production grid.
- You will work closely with an experienced founder who values collaboration, integrity, and thoughtful, research driven investing.
- You can build a high quality lifestyle in a growing coastal market with a strong influx of affluent retirees and business owners.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
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