Lead Financial Planner​/Lead Advisor

Lead Financial Planner / Lead Advisor

West Hartford, Connecticut

Salary: $135,000–$150,000 base + incentive compensation

Schedule:

100% Onsite

We’re partnering with a fast-growing private wealth management firm seeking a Lead Financial Planner / Lead Advisor to take ownership of an established book of 100+ client relationships.

This role is ideal for a polished, planning‑first advisor who enjoys leading client relationships, building trust with high‑net‑worth clients, and delivering clear guidance across retirement, tax, estate, investment, and wealth transfer planning.

This is not just a servicing role. You’ll step into a visible leadership seat, work directly with sophisticated clients, mentor junior advisors, and help shape how the firm delivers advice as it continues to grow.

• Serve as the primary advisor for high‑net‑worth client relationships
• Lead comprehensive planning conversations across retirement, tax, estate, investments, and wealth transfer
• Take over and manage 100+ client relationships from firm leadership
• Build deep, long‑term relationships through proactive guidance and strong follow‑through
• Partner with CPAs, estate attorneys, investment teams, and other professionals
• Identify opportunities to retain, deepen, and grow client relationships
• Mentor Associate Advisors and Financial Planners
• Help improve the client experience, planning process, and service model

• CFP designation required
• 7+ years of financial planning or wealth management experience
• Experience working with high‑net‑worth clients
• Strong client management skills and polished communication style
• Strong understanding of holistic planning, not just investments
• Ability to explain complex strategies in a simple, confident way
• Experience mentoring junior advisors or planners preferred
• Background in an RIA, independent wealth firm, private wealth team, or planning‑focused advisory environment

• $135,000–$150,000 base salary
• Incentive compensation tied to client growth and retention
• Established book of clients from day one
• True planning‑first environment
• Direct exposure to firm leadership
• Opportunity to mentor and lead
• Collaborative support across investments, tax, estate, and planning
• Growth environment without heavy corporate red tape

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