$350,000 – $700,000 + equity potential | Washington, DC office or fully remote
Senior Wealth Advisor – Washington, DC
You've built a practice. Now build equity in the firm.
Most senior advisors spend their careers growing someone else's enterprise value. This opportunity is different. Our client, a nationally recognized and rapidly expanding wealth management firm, is adding senior advisors across Washington, DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland and is offering the right people a seat at the leadership table, a role mentoring the next generation, and a path to long-term equity. Seats at this level are limited by design.
Scope of the role:
- Serve as senior advisor to HNW households, including senior federal employees, law-firm partners, government contractors, and business owners.
- Lead planning around FERS/CSRS pensions, TSP strategy, deferred compensation, partner capital accounts, and business exits.
- Oversee portfolio strategy using the firm's open-architecture platform, with an emphasis on tax efficiency and income planning.
- Mentor junior and associate advisors and help shape the regional practice and service model.
- Contribute to firm leadership initiatives, recruiting, and best practices as part of the equity track.
- Transition your existing relationships with full support, consistent with your agreements and the Broker Protocol where applicable.
- Expand through professional associations, law and accounting firms, and centers of influence across the region.
The opportunity includes:
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A defined path to leadership and long-term equity participation.
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Independent ownership of your practice and client relationships.
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DC-area office or fully remote from anywhere in the U.S.
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Full transition support across operations, compliance, and onboarding.
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In-house planning specialists in tax, estate, trust, and federal benefits.
Economics and ownership:
- A transparent, production-based revenue share structured around your book and seniority.
- Transition packages based on trailing-12 revenue and assets moved, which may include upfront and asset-based components.
- Equity participation available over time for senior advisors who take on leadership responsibilities.
Candidate profile:
- Senior advisor with 7+ years of experience (10+ ideal) serving HNW clients.
- Ideally $100M+ in AUM or $650K+ in trailing-12 revenue; all senior advisors considered.
- Interest in leadership, mentoring, and ownership.
- Series 65 or Series 7/66 preferred; CFP®, CPWA®, CIMA®, or CFA valued.
- Clean regulatory record and an established referral network.
Ownership opportunities don't stay open forever. If you are a senior advisor looking for more than a new desk, let's have a confidential conversation.