Retirement Sales / Financial Advisor

Lawley

$84K — $141K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in sales and business development
  • Series 6 and Series 65 OR Series 7 and Series 66 licenses, plus Life and Health License
  • Experience leading group and individual employee education sessions
  • Preferred Bachelor's Degree
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office; Salesforce experience is a plus
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Effective verbal and written communication, even under pressure

Responsibilities

  • Prospect and develop retirement plans for corporations
  • Cultivate individual wealth management opportunities
  • Conduct regular plan reviews and performance analysis
  • Advise on plan design and compliance challenges
  • Assist with client onboarding and education sessions
  • Collaborate with internal teams on reporting and operations
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and referral bonuses
  • Expansive benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • Generous PTO and holiday schedule from Day 1
  • 401K contributions starting Day 1 for eligible participants
  • Educational support and career growth opportunities
  • Job security with no layoffs in company history
  • Hybrid work flexibility
  • Family-oriented culture emphasizing work-life balance
  • Unlimited Volunteer Time Off opportunities
Full Job Description
These are the fundamental components of the job:
  • Prospect, sell and develop qualified Retirement plans to corporations and cultivate individual wealth management opportunities
  • Develop and manage relationships with plan sponsors and their employees, delivering ongoing retirement plan support and guidance
  • Conduct regular plan reviews, including performance analysis, fee benchmarking, and fiduciary assessments; offering strategic recommendations for improvement
  • Advise on plan design, compliance challenges, and corrective strategies (including failed testing)
  • Review and evaluate fund line-ups and performance against benchmarks
  • Assist with client onboarding, education sessions, and finalist presentations
  • Collaborate with internal teams on reporting, plan operations, and participant services
  • Serve as the primary consultant for institutional clients, providing guidance on retirement plan design, investment selection, and compliance.
  • Stay informed about regulatory changes and industry trends to provide proactive advice.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring a high level of satisfaction and trust.

Other functions of the job:
  • Seek to cross sell business from existing Lawley divisions
  • Expand and grow in your role when supporting miscellaneous duties as requested

Skills / traits that we value for this role:
  • 5+ years of sales and business development experience
  • Must possess the following licenses: Series 6 and Series 65 license OR Series 7 and Series 66 license, Life and Health License; Open to continuing education
  • Experienced in conducting group and individual employee education meetings
  • Bachelor's Degree preferred
  • Microsoft Office experience and skills are a must; Salesforce experience preferred
  • Ability to work well independently and on a team
  • Incredible attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Positive attitude, even in a fast-paced environment
  • A passion to make customers and coworkers feel important and valued
  • Capability to work quickly and efficiently
  • Methodical, yet swift decision-making skills
  • Precise verbal and written communication skills, even under time constraints


Compensation for our production/sales positions are based on commissions. In some hiring situations, we may choose to invest and offer an interim base salary based upon an applicant's experiences, background, and potential book of business. If applicable, a reasonable estimate of the current base salary range is $84,613.20 to $141,022.00 PLUS commissions.

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