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Associate Financial Advisor

Lionhead Financial Planning
Asheville, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 10/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/3/2027

Position: Associate Advisor

Why Lionhead?

At Lionhead Financial Planning, we are more than just financial planners—we are your trusted partners on the path to financial security. Our commitment is to provide you with the tools, strategies, and knowledge to help you achieve your goals, so you can retire and live with confidence and peace of mind.

Growth-Oriented Environment: We are an entrepreneurial, independent firm that values career path flexibility and supports professional development.

Focus on Impact: You will be empowered to "do human work for humans" by leveraging prospect attracting marketing initiatives. We attract, not chase.

Structured Career Path: Grow into the role that best fits your interests and skills.

Position Summary

The Associate Advisor is a critical role responsible for delivering world-class service to clients and providing operational relief to the Lead Advisor. The primary focus is managing relationships for clients, ensuring the seamless execution of the "Lions Share" retirement process, and maintaining high-quality client documentation. This role bridges the gap between administrative support and advisory, with the potential for career growth.

Key Responsibilities

Client Relationship Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for designated client relationships. Proactively manage the client experience, address inquiries, and resolve issues with sound judgment.

Client Review Appointments: Lead review appointments to ensure ongoing alignment with client retirement goals and investment strategies.

Execution of "Lions Share" Process: Build and maintain financial plans, including income planning, tax strategies, and estate/legacy planning, ensuring every client interaction adheres to the firm’s core retirement methodology.

Administrative & Operational Excellence: Maintain accurate, timely client records in the CRM and portfolio systems. Coordinate paperwork, applications, and custodian communications to ensure clean, audit-ready files.

Collaborative Support: Work closely with the operations and administrative staff to ensure a smooth handoff for new clients and consistent, proactive service for existing ones.

Qualifications

Licensing: Active Securities License (Series 65 or equivalent) and Active Insurance Producers License required. (Required)

Experience: 3–5 years of financial services experience, with a proven track record of client service and financial planning software proficiency.

Demeanor: Exceptional interpersonal skills; must possess a professional, calm, and client-focused demeanor. Ability to build trust quickly to handle lateral introductions to established clients.

Culture Fit: An obsession with "doing the right thing" and a passion for helping people achieve their retirement dreams.

Compensation

Salary (based on experience) Commissions

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,000 - $65,000

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