What are the responsibilities and job description for the Independent Financial Advisor position at Allied Wealth Planners?
About Us
Allied Wealth Planners (AWP) is an independent financial advisory practice headquartered in Solon, Ohio, affiliated with Cetera Wealth Services. We focus on comprehensive wealth management, retirement plan solutions, and investment strategies for both businesses and individuals. We partner with a CPA, Healthcare Broker, Medicare Rep, and Payroll company to offer top-to-bottom service for our clients.
About the Role
The Independent Financial Advisor role is highly entrepreneurial, involving client management, new business development, prospecting, and financial consulting. The role is responsible for building and maintaining long-term relationships with a portfolio of financially successful clients.
YOU get to run your business without sales goals or corporate drama. This puts YOU in the driver’s seat to do what’s best for your clients. If you’re at a bank broker dealer, this gives you a chance to own your book of business.
Key Responsibilities
With a strong focus on sales and customer service, the Independent Financial Advisor should be a true “people person” who enjoys developing professional and mutually beneficial relationships with a wide variety of customers. Candidates should be self-motivated and driven to exceed expectations in all that they do.
- Build and manage a client base through proactive outreach and relationship development
- Develop internal and external referral networks
- Analyze client financial situations, including risk tolerance, goals, income, assets, and debts
- Recommend suitable investment and insurance products
- Educate clients on product benefits, risks, and strategies
- Identify cross-sell opportunities and refer clients to other financial services as appropriate
- Maintain compliance with all regulatory and company policies
- Complete all required training and maintain active licenses
- Deliver exceptional service with professionalism and integrity
Qualifications
- FINRA Series 7 and 66 – Required
- Life & Health Insurance License – Required
- Existing book of business (minimum $10M in Managed AUM) – Preferred
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a producing advisor
- Strong sales, marketing, and business development skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to leverage our infrastructure for growth
- Self-motivated with a passion for helping others succeed
Why Join Allied Wealth Planners?
Through our affiliation with Cetera, advisors gain access to the resources of one of the nation’s largest independent broker-dealers while maintaining full entrepreneurial independence.
- Established Infrastructure – Fully built office environment with administrative support, technology stack, compliance oversight, and marketing systems.
- Upfront Bonus Payout – Transition bonus structured with upfront support.
- Transition Support – Full assistance from Cetera’s dedicated transition team, ensuring a smooth process for your clients and book of business.
- Cetera OSJ Support – Competitive commission grid, compliance management, and advisor-friendly platform.
- Growth-Focused Environment – Active referral partnerships and bundled business solutions (retirement, insurance, payroll, benefits) built into the firm.
Ready to Apply?
If you're ready to take the next step in your financial advising career, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and apply online.
Registered Representatives and investment advisor representatives. Securities offered through Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services offered through Cetera Investment Advisers LLC, a registered investment adviser. Cetera firms are under separate ownership from any other named entity.