Advisor Transition Coordinator

Company Overview:

At Vicus Capital, we’re not your typical investment management firm. With over $2 billion in assets under management and a rapidly growing national presence, we’re on a mission to redefine how financial advisors are supported. Headquartered in State College, PA, we offer industry-leading advisory platforms and a team culture that’s as tight-knit and welcoming as it is high-performing.

We believe in excellence, collaboration, and doing things the right way—and we’re looking for a motivated professional ready to take ownership of their career.

Job Overview:

Vicus Capital is seeking a Advisor Transition Coordinator to join our State College team. The ideal candidate enjoys the technical and logistical challenges of advisor licensing, registration, and software due diligence. You will act as a guardian of our standards, ensuring that our tech stack safeguards client data and that every new advisor’s transition is flawlessly executed. We require exceptional attention to detail, a tech-proactive mindset, and the ability to maintain a high level of professionalism in a fast-paced setting.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee and execute the registration and licensing of internal and external financial advisors, ensuring all paperwork and staff transfers are handled timely and professionally.
• Apply regulatory guidelines to the rigorous review of client accounts and the assessment of new technology software.
• Use resourcefulness and efficiency to manage multiple tasks and track issues through to completion.
• Collaborate with senior management to facilitate a "seamless" transition and onboarding experience for new staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Preferred 1–3 years of financial services experience.
• Must be prepared to obtain the Series 65 Registration within 60 days of employment.
• Proven ability to manage complex checklists and meet strict deadlines without sacrificing detail.
• High comfort level with technology, including CRM systems and the full MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience conducting deep-dive reviews of third-party vendors (CRM, Portfolio Management tools) to help ensure compliance with SEC Cybersecurity standards.
• Ability to analyze account applications to ensure proposed strategies align with client risk tolerance and stated goals.

Benefits

We believe great work comes from a great environment. Here’s what you can expect as a valued member of our team

• This is a full-time in office salaried position; 8:00am – 5:00pm
• Competitive compensation based on experience
• 15 days PTO and 5 Sick Days start accruing on Day 1
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Group life and short-term disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with a safe harbor employer contribution
• A supportive, people-first culture where your work is valued and your growth is encouraged