Field Vice President, Independent Channel (covering parts of MN, ND, SD, NE, W.IA)

Ameriprise•Minneapolis, MN

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

This Field Vice President position leads a ~500-person geography covering Greater Minnesota (excluding the twin cities), North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska and Western Iowa, with full accountability for growth across the independent (franchise) advisor platform. In this role you will drive advisor recruitment by attracting experienced talent to Ameriprise while developing and executing organic growth coaching programs for legacy and EAR advisors. Additionally, you will mobilize resources to support recruiting strategies, increase advisor participation, and enhance engagement. Also, you will hold independent contractor coaches accountable for execution, while providing leadership, performance oversight, and ongoing development for team members. We are seeking a proven financial services leader with demonstrated experience driving advisor growth, influencing independent talent, and leading through indirect authority in a franchise model. This position requires 50% travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
10+ years of experience in financial services, including demonstrated success helping advisors grow their practices, recruiting top advisor talent, and leading teams either directly or through influence.
Proven leadership and influencing capabilities, including the ability to motivate, coach, and hold franchisee advisors accountable for growing their practices and achieving sales outcomes.
High level of professionalism and executive presence, with the ability to represent the Ameriprise brand credibly with advisors, clients, and external stakeholders.
Expertise in financial services and financial planning, and compliance with all regulatory standards.
Ability to coach/develop/influence others outside span of employee/leader role.
Ability to manage P&L financial and drive business results.
Series 7 or ability to obtain within 150 days.
Series 24 ability to obtain within 150 days.
State securities agent registration (S63 or S66) or ability to obtain within 150 days.
State IAR registration (S65 or S66) or ability to obtain within 150 days.
Life & Variable Contracts or ability to obtain within 150 days.
Travel required

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or equivalent.
Demonstrated competencies in leadership such as relationship building, influencing without authority, leveraging resources, developing people, and holding individuals accountable.
Demonstrated competencies as an advisor, new client acquisition, client satisfaction score, and plans sold GDC per plan.
Proven success coaching advisors.
High degree of personal effectiveness, including resilience, sound judgment, adaptability, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.
Strong and consistent adherence to compliance policies, procedures, and risk management standards

Responsibilities

Develop and implement an advisor recruitment strategy for the territory which includes Greater MN (excluding the twin cities), North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska and Western Iowa.
Lead experienced advisor recruiting acquisition and onboarding.
Create the strategic business plan and implement growth coaching and other programs to drive franchise advisor success.
Create the strategic business plan and implement programs to drive franchisee advisor success.
Monitor territory business results and adjust programs accordingly.
Act as resource broker role for Franchise Consultants and Franchisee Advisors to drive sustainable growth.
Provide leadership and direction to staff and leaders, while leveraging resources to deliver on goals.
Act as the primary face of the channel and build culture and community to support franchisee retention.
Leverage region resources to achieve success of franchise platform including all staff roles (i.e., Marketing, Compliance, Operations, Finance, etc.).
Ensure compliance, brand standards, client service, and client satisfaction benchmarks are met.