Lead Financial Planner (CFP®) – Book Transition & Growth Role
Category: Financial Services
Location:
We are looking for a CFP® professional who believes financial planning is about stewardship, clarity, and long-term impact , not product pushing or asset gathering for its own sake.
This role is ideal for an advisor who:
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Already has a book of business and wants a better home
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Is tired of sales quotas, misaligned incentives, or compliance theater
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Wants to serve clients deeply , grow intentionally, and be rewarded fairly
You will operate with significant autonomy while being supported by systems, planning tools, and a firm culture built on trust and responsibility.
What You’ll Do
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Deliver holistic, values-based financial planning (cash flow, investments, risk management, tax awareness, and legacy planning)
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Manage and grow client assets with integrity, discipline, and fiduciary care
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Act as a coach and guide , not just an advisor—educating clients so they make wise, confident decisions
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Proactively stay current on investment strategies, market trends, and planning best practices
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Collaborate on firm growth while maintaining ownership over your client relationships
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Help shape planning standards and client experience as the firm scales
Requirements
What We’re Looking For
Required
- CFP® certification (non-negotiable)
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3+ years of experience as a Financial Advisor / Financial Planner
- Active Series 65 license
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Existing book of business or a clearly demonstrated ability to transition/grow one
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Strong coaching mindset—you genuinely enjoy teaching and empowering clients
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High personal and professional integrity (this matters more than production numbers)
Preferred (not required)
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Experience working with families, business owners, or faith-driven households
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Comfort with modern planning tech and remote-first collaboration
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Desire for long-term partnership rather than job-hopping
Benefits
Compensation & Structure
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40%–80% of revenue , based on:
- Size and quality of book transitioned
- Growth contribution over time
- No artificial caps
- No product quotas
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Aligned incentives: you win when your clients win
(This is built for adults who want ownership, not hand-holding.)
Benefits & Culture
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Mandatory minimum of 4 weeks of paid vacation (rest is not optional)
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50% of Zion Health membership paid (health matters)
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5 paid holidays of your choice —you decide what matters most
- Annual company retreat
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Sales excellence competition with a paid company vacation
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A firm that values:
- Long-term thinking over short-term wins
- Debt elimination over debt normalization
- Stewardship over speculation
Who This IsNotFor
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Advisors who need scripts, pressure, or micromanagement
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Anyone chasing fast money over faithful service
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Product-centric sales roles disguised as “planning”
Details
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