Director of Wealth Management

Cain Watters & Associates, LLC•Frisco, TX

About The Position

Reporting to the Chief investment Officer, the Wealth Management Director is responsible for the strategic leadership, growth, and execution of Cain Watters & Associates’ wealth management platform. This role oversees the delivery of comprehensive, goal-based wealth management services for high-net-worth individuals and families, ensuring a consistent, high-quality client experience aligned with CWA’s tax-optimized advisory philosophy. The Director partners closely with firm leadership, advisors, tax professionals, and operations to drive organic growth, enhance advisor effectiveness, and ensure fiduciary excellence across investment management and financial planning.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
CFP designation required; CPA or CFA strongly preferred.
10+ years of progressive experience in wealth management or financial advisory services, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
Experience within a registered investment advisory (RIA) firm serving high-net-worth clients.
Demonstrated success leading advisors, scaling advisory programs, and managing complex client relationships.
Deep expertise in comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and tax-aware wealth strategies.
Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence, coach, and inspire senior professionals.
Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial concepts into clear, client-friendly guidance.
Strategic mindset balanced with operational discipline and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

CPA or CFA strongly preferred.
advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic direction and leadership for CWA’s wealth management offering, ensuring alignment with firm-wide goals, client value proposition, and fiduciary standards.
Evolve and refine the firm’s wealth management framework, including goal-based planning, portfolio construction, and ongoing monitoring processes.
Ensure delivery of a consistent, high-touch client experience across all phases of the client lifecycle—from onboarding through ongoing advisory relationships.
Oversee investment philosophy execution in coordination with internal and external investment partners, including asset allocation, due diligence, and portfolio monitoring.
Support organic growth through advisor coaching, referral strategy development, and cross-functional collaboration with planning, tax, accounting, and practice transition teams.
Ensure wealth management activities align with SEC regulations, firm policies, and fiduciary best practices.
Maintain and deepen long‑term client relationships by ensuring proactive communication, personalized advice, and a consistently high‑quality service experience aligned with each client’s goals and values.
Evolve and refine the firm’s wealth management framework, including goal-based planning, portfolio construction, and ongoing monitoring processes.
Serve as a senior leader and thought partner to executive leadership on growth strategy, capacity planning, and service model design.
Act as a senior escalation point for complex client situations involving investment strategy, tax planning, estate considerations, and multi-generational wealth needs.
Champion client education, transparency, and proactive communication regarding portfolio performance and market conditions.
Establish standards and best practices that enable advisors to cultivate strong, enduring client relationships through effective communication, disciplined planning, and an exceptional, relationship‑driven service experience.
Lead, mentor, and develop wealth management advisors, fostering a culture of fiduciary responsibility, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Establish standards for financial planning quality, investment recommendations, and client engagement.
Partner with Talent and Learning teams to support advisor onboarding, training, and professional development
Ensure financial planning recommendations are integrated with tax strategy, accounting insights, and long-term legacy planning.
Participate in or chair investment and/or planning committees as appropriate.
Partner with marketing and leadership to articulate and communicate CWA’s wealth management value proposition to prospective clients and centers of influence.
Monitor key performance indicators, including AUM growth, client retention, and revenue performance.
Partner with Compliance and Operations to maintain strong internal controls, documentation standards, and supervisory processes.

Benefits

Heavily subsidized medical insurance options
Generous employer HSA contributions
100% employer-paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accident, Basic Life Insurance, and Telehealth/Virtual Urgent Care/Whole Mental Health
Dental and Vision plans
Unlimited PTO
Organization-paid holidays, including an extended Winter Break
Safe Harbor 401k Plan
Employer-paid professional dues, licenses, and renewals
Continuing Education resources
Family Planning Assistance Program and Paid Parental Leave
Subsidized fitness programs