$500,000–$600,000+ Income Potential | Equity Income Potential | 1099 Independent Contractor Leadership Opportunity
Lead a Region. Develop Advisors. Drive Growth.
First Command is seeking an experienced financial services leader to oversee advisor recruiting, development, and growth within an established region serving military families.
This opportunity is designed for professionals with a proven track record of recruiting talent, developing advisors, building teams, and driving business growth.
As the Director of Financial Advisor Development & Growth, you will recruit, coach, and develop financial advisors while leading growth initiatives across your region.
Required Qualifications
- Financial services leadership experience
- Proven success recruiting, coaching, mentoring, and developing talent
- Track record of building teams and driving organizational growth
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Active Series 6 or Series 7 license
- Active Series 63/65 or Series 66 license
- Active Life & Health Insurance license
- Series 24 license or ability to obtain within 90 days of appointment
What Makes This Opportunity Different
This is not a producing advisor role.
You will not be expected to bring a book of business, transition client relationships, or move assets to First Command.
Instead, your focus will be on:
- Managing and growing a region
- Recruiting advisor talent
- Coaching and developing advisors
- Building future leaders
- Driving advisor growth, retention, and productivity
- Creating a high-performing culture
Compensation & Opportunity
- 1099 Independent Contractor Leadership Opportunity
- $500,000–$600,000+ income potential
- Opportunity to build long-term business value through advisor development, recruiting, and regional growth
- Supported by the resources, training, and brand of First Command
Responsibilities
- Recruit and attract advisor talent
- Coach, mentor, and develop advisors
- Lead advisor onboarding and development efforts
- Build recruiting pipelines and succession plans
- Improve advisor productivity and retention
- Lead regional growth initiatives
- Foster a culture of professionalism, accountability, and development
Ideal Financial Services Backgrounds
- Managing Director
- Branch Manager
- Market Leader
- Regional Director
- Complex Manager
- Office of Supervisory Jurisdiction (OSJ) Leader
- Development Officer
- Wealth Management Leader
- Practice Leader
- Sales Manager
- Financial Advisor Team Leader
- Independent Advisor Leader
- Financial Advisor with demonstrated recruiting and leadership success
Preferred Qualifications
- CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, CLF®, RICP®, or similar professional designation
- Experience leading advisors within a branch, market, region, Office of Supervisory Jurisdiction (OSJ), or complex structure
- Experience within an independent or 1099 environment
- Military service or connection to the military community welcomed, but not required
About First Command
For more than 65 years, First Command has helped military families pursue financial security through personalized financial coaching and guidance.
We are seeking leaders who are passionate about developing people, building teams, and growing organizations.
Interested in Learning More?
If you've successfully led advisors, recruited talent, developed future leaders, and are interested in leading and growing a region, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.
Apply today to learn more.
Pay: $500,000.00 - $600,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Education:
License/Certification:
- Series 24 or Series 26 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
