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Thinking About Leaving the Wirehouse? Ready to expand to more holistic financial guidance? Build an Independent-Style Advisory Practice with Fortune‑100 Strength Behind You. Experienced Financial Advisor – Northern California

If you’re a wirehouse advisor considering a change in 2026, you may be looking for more freedom, less bureaucracy, a broader planning platform, and a place where clients—not quotas—come first. New York Life offers a unique alternative:
The independence and flexibility of an RIA‑like environment, backed by the financial strength of the largest mutual life insurance company in the U.S. No shareholders. No quarterly pressure. Just support, stability, and the ability to build your practice your way.

Why Wirehouse Advisors Choose Us

• A deeper planning platform and broader product shelf
• Full access to advisory and brokerage platforms
• True ownership feel, without going fully independent
• Flexible schedule – hybrid/remote
• Freedom to market under your own DBA
• No product quotas

Your Advisory Platform

• Eagle Strategies LLC – Fee‑Based Wealth Advisory
  :
  Registered Investment Adviser providing tools for unified managed accounts, model‑based portfolios, financial planning fees, advanced planning strategies, and comprehensive financial planning.
• NYLIFE Securities LLC
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  Brokerage capabilities, investment solutions, and planning tools designed to serve HNW and emerging affluent clients, retirement income and rollover planning, and tax‑sensitive investment strategies.
• Advanced Planning Group
  : A national team of estate, business, and complex‑case attorneys & specialists to help you attract and serve HNW clients and business owner clients.
• Business Solutions & Workplace Planning
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  Support for workplace benefits, business succession planning, group benefits, and non‑proprietary product access, such as group health insurance.

Build Your Practice Your Way

• Hybrid/remote or office‑based
• Market under your own DBA
• Choose your ideal client niche
• Scale individually or build a larger practice

A Culture That Feels Like a Breath of Fresh Air

• Client‑first environment (mutual company structure). New York Life answers to policyholders—not shareholders.
• No one in leadership ever competes for clients. You’re not fighting internal politics or manager books.
• Collegial, supportive advisor community. Study groups, mentorship, and advisor‑centric learning paths.
• Strong DEI and award‑winning development culture, including national recognition for training and workplace equity.

Earning Potential & Benefits

• Commission‑based, high‑earning‑potential environment—without grid penalties.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and company pension.
• Production‑driven expense allowance.
• Tuition reimbursement to the American College of Financial Planning to earn a designation such as ChFC, CFP, WMCP (must meet minimal production requirements).

Your comp isn’t reduced due to changes in household count or annual grid shifts.

Ideal for Advisors Who Are

• Series 6/63 or Series 7 & 66 or 65 licensed.
• Tired of wirehouse or grid compression and household count.
• Wanting more control over client experience & branding.
• Interested in expanding planning and fee‑based offerings.
• Seeking a stable, high‑strength institution with a client‑first approach.
• Seeking a more flexible schedule.

Ready to Explore Your Options Confidentially?

If you’re thinking about a move—or simply curious what life looks like outside your current environment—let’s talk. Your 2026 career transformation starts here.

Responsibilities

• Provide investment guidance and holistic financial planning.
• Develop customized wealth, retirement, and estate strategies.
• Conduct client assessments to identify goals and planning needs.
• Use advisory resources for advanced and complex planning cases.
• Build and maintain long‑term client relationships.
• Maintain required licenses and stay current on industry developments.

Qualifications

FINRA Licenses (e.g., Series 6, 7, 63, 66, 65)

Helpful but not required:
State Insurance License – Life Insurance, Life, Accident and Sickness License
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Purpose:

Enables the advisor to offer life insurance, annuities, and other insurance products, which are core offerings at New York Life. If you currently do not hold the licenses, we will help you obtain them.

Candidates must reside in the North Bay area, preferably Marin County, Sonoma, Napa, Mendocino, Lake County, and Solano County.

Compensation

$180,000 per year

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