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KnowHireMatch · 1 day ago

Independent Wealth Advisor / Financial Advisor

Wilmington, NC

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$200K/yr - $200K/yr

4+ years exp

KnowHireMatch is a boutique, independent Registered Investment Advisor based in coastal North Carolina. They are seeking an Independent Wealth Advisor to lead the launch and growth of a new wealth management offering, managing client relationships with full autonomy over planning and investment strategies.

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Responsibilities

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 firm's 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 firm's 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

Qualification

Financial planningPortfolio constructionInvestment adviceClient relationship managementInvestment Advisor Representative licenseEthical approachEntrepreneurial mindset

Required

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