Financial Adviser - Equity , Guildford, Surrey

£70,000 Basic Salary + Bonus + Share Options + Benefits

Inherited Client Bank £10m AUM from Day One Equity Stake Opportunity

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Financial Adviser to join a highly respected independent financial planning firm in Guildford.

This established and growing business has built its reputation through delivering outstanding financial planning advice, maintaining long-term client relationships and placing client outcomes at the centre of every decision. Unlike many advisory firms, success is not measured by aggressive sales targets or unrealistic growth expectations. Instead, advisers are given the support, resources and autonomy required to focus on delivering exceptional advice and building trusted relationships.

What makes this opportunity particularly unique is the opportunity to become a shareholder in the business following a successful probationary period, giving you the chance to directly benefit from the future growth and success of the firm.

The Opportunity

From your first day, you will inherit an established portfolio of approximately 30 clients representing around £10 million of assets under management. This provides an immediate recurring income stream and the opportunity to build upon existing trusted relationships.

Alongside the inherited client bank, the business consistently generates an average of 2-3 high-quality client introductions per week. These clients have already engaged with the firm and are actively seeking financial advice, allowing you to focus on delivering advice rather than spending valuable time prospecting.

Supported by an experienced paraplanning and administration team, you will have everything in place to focus on client meetings, relationship management and financial planning.

Your Responsibilities

• Deliver holistic, independent financial planning advice across pensions, investments, retirement planning, tax planning and protection

• Manage and develop an inherited client portfolio of approximately £10 million AUM

• Conduct client review meetings and new client appointments

• Build long-term relationships with both existing and newly introduced clients

• Analyse clients' financial circumstances, objectives and planning requirements

• Develop and present tailored financial planning recommendations

• Maintain high standards of compliance and regulatory adherence

• Deliver exceptional ongoing client service and relationship management

• Remain up to date with FCA regulations, technical developments and industry best practice

• Complete ongoing CPD and maintain Competent Adviser Status

Requirements

• Level 4 Diploma qualified and holding Competent Adviser Status

• Previous experience as a Financial Adviser, Wealth Manager or Independent Financial Adviser

• Strong technical knowledge across pensions, investments and holistic financial planning

• Excellent client relationship and communication skills

• Strong understanding of FCA regulations and compliance requirements

• Professional, ethical and client-focused approach

• Ability to build trust and maintain long-term client relationships

• Strong organisational and time management skills

What's on Offer

• £70,000 basic salary

• Competitive bonus structure

• Share options in the business following successful probation

• Inherited client portfolio from day one

• Approximately £10 million of assets under management to service immediately

• Consistent flow of 2-3 qualified client introductions every week

• Full paraplanning and administration support

• No culture of aggressive sales targets or unnecessary pressure

• Established and loyal client base

• Long-term career progression opportunities

• Opportunity to become a key stakeholder within a growing business

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Opportunities offering both an established client bank and genuine equity participation are exceptionally rare within the financial planning sector.

This role provides the stability of an existing portfolio, the growth potential of a strong lead generation process and the long-term reward of becoming a shareholder in a successful and expanding business.

For advisers seeking more than just another employed role, this offers the chance to build personal value, influence the future direction of the firm and share directly in its success.

To discuss this opportunity in confidence, please contact Ryan Wootten at Financial Divisions.