Senior PWS Advisor Success Consultant

Lead with Purpose, partner with Impact.

This individual will serve as the subject matter expert on the PWS platform and partner applications comprising the platform. They will engage regularly with existing and prospective advisors and staff to promote the PWS value proposition, to assess the advisor(s) needs, recommend the right solutions, and provide onsite support to establish the recommended solutions. They will work closely with PWS leadership to identify opportunities to enhance the Kestra platform to remain competitive in the market.

What You’ll Do

To perform this job successfully, individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily:

• Client Experience – own the overall communication and problem solving of the existing PWS advisor/support staff population. Define and implement standards/procedures for ensuring optimal advisor team experience. Includes maintaining retention tracker and assisting with retention ideas for PWS population.
• Technology Systems “Three Pillar Method – Consulting, Training and Escalations” – become an expert on PWS’ tech stack offering and serve as the central point of contact for the incoming and existing PWS advisor/support staff population on their technology platform, including but not limited to financial planning tools, customer relationship management software, performance reporting tools, and client service solutions. Partner with internal departments to maximize the value of solutions offered through our platform, set up demos for users, and handhold escalations through completion.
• On-site Transition Support – will be onsite day of/after a firm registers with PWS to assist with advisor/support staff onboard onto the Kestra preferred tech stack platforms, provide necessary training on platforms to ensure successful team implementation, troubleshoot problems for teams including but not limited to their various technology platforms and general onsite questions. On an ongoing basis, site visits for wellness checks to ensure continued successful and efficient platform usage.
• Events and Marketing - liaise with the events and creative departments to ensure delivery of up-to-date high-quality products and services. Assist with Kestra events and PWS events on communication and organization of advisor and support staff involvement, including events such as podcasts, peer group roundtables & peer sharing, Peer Perspective comms, Advisor/Staff Council Meetings, PWS Symposium and Connect Events.
• General Assistance to Management Team – will work with all members of the PWS team. Lead weekly meetings, generate regular reporting, and coordinate the PWS executives visits to current and future PWS offices. Point of contact for incoming and existing PWS advisors when scheduling meetings with PWS team members.
  
  

What You Bring

To perform this job successfully, individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Regular and predictable attendance is required. Individual should have the following skills and abilities.

• College degree required or combination of equivalent industry related experience.
• Strong customer focus, excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong work ethic, and extremely organized.
• Interpersonal, networking and influencing skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate with advisors effectively and persuasively at all levels of the organization.
• Working backwards to lead the end-user experience.
• Work well with others in a small, elite team atmosphere.
• Deliver outcomes at the highest professional standards.
• MS Office experience required.
• General understanding of technology and technology systems preferred.
• RedTail, eMoney, Albridge, Black Diamond and other financial technology platform experience preferred.
• Previous experience of the wirehouse or independent financial advisor industry preferred.
• Ability to travel to advisor sites, as well as other conferences, as needed.
  
  

Travel Expectations

• Up to 30%
  
  

Internal Application Policy:

Internal applicants must be in good standing and have a minimum of 1 year of service with Kestra. Internal applicants must also have a minimum of 1 year service in current role unless approved by EVP.

Benefits to support you:

• Competitive pay and benefits with a large employer (over 1600 employees nationwide)
• 401(k), health insurance, and a competitive benefits package
• Work in a supportive, collaborative environment committed to professional excellence
• Help clients navigate meaningful financial decisions with confidence
• Opportunities for training, development, and long-term growth within the firm
• Tuition reimbursement for qualified expenses
  
  

Kestra Values:

Our Mission is Powering Financial Independence, enabling the growth and success of investing clients and the advisors who serve them. We do that by living our values: Serve, Make it Happen, and One team.

Explore Life at Kestra

Kestra Holdings Website: https://www.kestrafinancial.com/

Careers Portal: https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/kestra/KESTRACAREERSITE

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kestra-financial

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