Regional Director, Wirehouses (Remote / In-Territory Eligible)
For this position, which is subject to credentials, industry experience, education, training/certifications, and/or geographic differentials, Dimensional reasonably expects to pay a salary range of:
$155,000 - $185,000 This role is also bonus eligible.
Job Description:
The Team:
The Global Client Group leads Dimensional’s efforts to acquire long-term client relationships and increase the firm’s reach in the marketplace. Team members work closely with both institutions and financial advisors to offer focused, specialized support and ensure the delivery of a consistently impeccable client experience. Everyone is empowered to offer up and execute on innovative ways to produce results.
The Role:
The Regional Director, Broker-Dealer Advisor Group, is responsible for business development and relationship management of both new and existing clients drives net new assets (NNA) and manages top-tier advisor relationships within major Wirehouse advisor channels. They lead proactive sales initiatives and coordinate across the broader Broker Dealer channel to deepen Dimensional’s footprint within a designated territory.
To be successful, the Regional Director must have a strong knowledge of investments, capital markets and asset allocation theory. The ability to discuss the sophisticated investment solutions that Dimensional provides is critical to working with and influencing Advisors. Just as important, the Regional Director must have a solid business development and client service orientation and understand the issues and setbacks Advisors face in building a client-centric, fee-based business.
This position can be performed remotely in Northern California or on a hybrid working pattern from our Santa Monica Office.
Day to Day and Responsibilities:
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Drive strategic sales and territory management across a book of business primarily composed of Wirehouse-affiliated Financial Advisors (FAs).
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Proactively generate for new advisor relationships while deepening existing partnerships to maximize Net New Assets (NNA) and market share.
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Partner with FAs to streamline their practices, helping them navigate platform transitions and shift toward fee-based, advisory models.
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Establish yourself as a "thought partner" to high-production teams and internal gatekeepers.
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Deliver high-impact presentations on Dimensional’s investment philosophy and performance at complex-level meetings, regional Wirehouse conferences, and branch office sessions.
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Act as a sales and thought leader, coordinating with internal product specialists and the client relationship teams to support complex advisor needs.
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Serve as a high-visibility spokesperson for Dimensional’s academic research and investment theory within the competitive Wirehouse marketplace.
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Own territory P&L by increasing revenue and AUM through the strategic placement of Dimensional’s investment suite.
What good looks like for a Regional Director:
Your success as a Regional Director at Dimensional boils down to two main things: the financial results you deliver and the proactive, relationship-building activities that drive them forward.
- In-person territory management: You will travel extensively across your assigned region to prioritize face-to-face meetings over virtual communication.
- Sales Success Factors: You drive commercial growth by doing the hard work that builds long-term trust. By showing up at regional events, networking actively, and genuinely supporting your clients, you create a pipeline of new business that naturally drives net new revenue.
Desirable Experience/Qualifications:
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Extensive track record in Financial Services, specifically within external wholesaling or sales.
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Bachelor’s Degree required; MBA, CFA, or CIMA designation strongly preferred to match the technical sophistication of the firm.
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Proven network and established Wirehouse relationships (Merrill, MS, UBS, Wells) within Northern Californ