Affiliate Growth Consultant

Cetera • Dallas, TX

2d • $65,000 - $95,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The AGC is a key role in delivering wealth management services to firms and driving results for CPA firms. The role of the AGC is to work directly with affiliate CPA firms to grow their wealth management business. The AGC guides the firm to implement best practices for establishing wealth management as a core offering in their firm, including prospecting wealth management leads and coaching CPAs on an effective client approach. Our unique approach to client development combines a need for financial planning expertise, coaching, lead identification, and data management into one position focused on helping CPAs help their clients.

Requirements

• At least 5 years related financial services/planning experience and/or training
• Demonstrated financial management and budgeting skills with ability to make sound business decisions based on data and statistics
• Strong computer skills with MS Word, Excel, CRM Database, PowerPoint, Email, and Internet usage.
• Build strong relationships across all teams by fostering collaboration.
• Act as a partner in connecting ideas, questions or opportunities with internal team members and subject matter experts.
• Responsible for project management and integrating resources to ensure timely deliverables to CPA firm for project completion.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university preferred
• Series 65 and state insurance license, preferred
• CFP preferred

Responsibilities

• Be a driving force to execute CPA firm’s wealth management strategic vision, business plans, growth and retention strategies in conjunction with Affiliate Development Director and Territory Director.
• Collaborate with firm and Financial Planning Consultants on wealth management SWOT assessments, goal setting, priorities/plans and recommended growth strategies.
• Assist CPA firms in growing their wealth management business through discovery, creation of goals/priorities, promoting business strategies, driving best practices, identifying client opportunities, coaching on client approach. Asses, diagnose and present best practices & solutions to firms.
• Responsible for firm growth including number of CPA firm producers and firm penetration. Plays critical role in achieving net new asset targets for assigned firms.
• Communicates wealth management/financial planning strategies and ideas for successful introductions to the CPA firm’s clients.
• Hosts regular educational sessions on their own or with other partners to inform CPAs on broad wealth management/planning topics.
• Tracks and reports prospect and pipeline activity in CRM, to supervisor, financial planning consultants, CPA firm leadership and other leaders.
• Conduct regular communication with firm leaders on progress and accountability, holding CPA firm accountable to results.

Benefits

• Inclusive health, dental, vision and life insurance plans built to support diverse lifestyles, offer preventative care, and protect against hardship.
• Easy access to mental health benefits to meet our team members and their families where they are.
• 20 plus days of paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and 2 paid wellness days to give our employees the time they need to stay close with their loved ones, recharge, and give back to their communities.
• 401(k) Savings plan with a generous company contribution (up to 5%), and access to a financial professional to offer our employees the opportunity to plan-ahead for a strong financial future well beyond their working years.
• Paid parental leave to support all team members with birth, adoption, and foster.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account options to help you save money on healthcare, daycare, commuting, and more.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), LifeLock, Pet Insurance and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree