Advisor Relationship Consultant III

** What You'll Do*
* As an  
** Advisor Relationship Consultant III** , you'll...

+ Deliver a strategic advisor experience for primarily Platinum-level distribution partners, serving as a key relationship lead and trusted business partner.

+ Drive growth and retention by directing complex advisor relationships, spotting chances for growth, and encouraging service innovation.

+ Act as an internal leader by guiding team efforts, representing Advisor Care in cross-functional settings, and advancing solutions that improve advisor outcomes.

+ Manage financial performance of advisor portfolio, balancing advisor needs with organizational goals.

+ Find opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency.

Operating at the intersection of financial services and technology, Principal builds financial tools that help our customers live better lives. We take pride in being a purpose-led firm, motivated by our mission to make financial security accessible to all. Our mission, integrity, and customer focus have made us a trusted leader for more than 140 years!

** Who You Are*
* + Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required, plus 7+ years related experience.

+ Advanced knowledge of retirement plan industry, including complex plan design, compliance, consulting strategies, and relationship management best practices.

+ Deep expertise in business unit products, services, and cross-functional capabilities; ability to align solutions to complex advisor and firm needs.

+ Highly effective communication, influencing, and problem-solving skills; ability to lead complex advisor engagements and influence internal and external stakeholders.

+ Strong understanding of market trends, advisor segments, and firm-level dynamics; ability to apply insights to shape advisor strategies and growth plans.

+ Proven experience leading multiple complex projects or initiatives; ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and drive strategic outcomes.

+ Travel required including overnight stays (20%).

Licensing will be required based on state/federal laws and/or company policy in accordance with current licensing policy. The below licenses are required within 5 months of employment:

+ Successful Registration as an Investment Company Products/Variable contracts Limited Representative (FINRA Series 6 or equivalent and FINRA Series 63).

+ Resident Life and Health appointment must be attained.

** Salary Range Information*
* Salary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

** Salary Range (Non-Exempt expressed as hourly; Exempt expressed as yearly)*
* $104400 - $187200 / year

** Salary Details*
* The following locations are examples of market-specific salary ranges across different geographies.

+ Wichita, KS: $104,400 - $140,400/ year

+ Des Moines, IA: $110,200 - $148,200 / year

+ Charlotte, NC: $116,000 - $156,000 / year

+ Chicago/Minneapolis: $127,600 - $171,600 / year

+ Los Angeles/New York City: $139,200 - $187,200 / year

** Time Off Program*
* Flexible Time Off (FTO) is provided to salaried (exempt) employees and provides the opportunity to take time away from the office with pay for vacation, personal or short-term illness. Employees don't accrue a bank of time off under FTO and there is no set number of days provided.

** Pension Eligible*
* Yes

** Location*
* This role offers in-office, hybrid (blending at least three office days in a typical workweek), and remote work arrangements (only if residing more than 30 miles from Des Moines, IA, or Charlotte, NC).  

You'll work with your leader to figure out which option may align best based on several factors.

** Work Authorization/Sponsorship*
* At this time, we're not considering candidates that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work…