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Managing Director, Financial Planning

Role overview

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of financial planning, wealth management, consulting, or related leadership experience
  • Demonstrated success in business development and revenue growth
  • Experience leading teams and managing strategic initiatives
  • CFP® designation or equivalent professional designation required

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute Spire's strategic growth plan and annual operating budget
  • Create and implement business development strategies that support annual revenue goals
  • Develop and maintain trusted relationships with clients and key stakeholders
  • Recruit, mentor, and lead financial planning professionals

Key facts

Other skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Collaboration
  • Innovation
  • Accountability
  • Leadership Development

About the company

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Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.

Financial Services

Do you control your journey? Are you independent? At Cambridge, we are business innovators, financial planners, wealth advisors, business builders, next generation, retirement planners, visionaries, investment advisors, succession planners, entrepreneurs, and business owners. We believe clients come first, and we all need the freedom to customize our businesses, our way, to best serve our clients. Visit joincambridge.com to learn more. We believe every journey is important. We are independent. We are Cambridge. Visit youcontrolthejourney.com to see more about who we are, what we do, and why we do it. Securities offered through Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a broker-dealer, Member FINRA/SIPC and Investment Advisory Services offered through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., a Registered Investment Adviser. Both are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Cambridge Investment Group, Inc. Cambridge and its predecessor broker-dealer was founded in 1981.

Company details

IndustryFinancial Services
Company size501 - 1000

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Job Summary

Key Deliverables and Responsibilities

Spire Outsourcing helps financial professionals save time, increase efficiency, and deliver high-quality financial plans to their clients. Developed by experienced CFP® professionals, Spire acts as an extension of advisory teams by providing comprehensive financial plan construction and support, allowing advisors to focus on growing their businesses and strengthening client relationships.

Position Summary

Spire Outsourcing is seeking a strategic and entrepreneurial Managing Director to lead the continued growth and expansion of our financial planning outsourcing business. This executive-level leader will be responsible for driving business development, developing strategic initiatives, cultivating industry relationships, and ensuring the delivery of exceptional financial planning services.

The ideal candidate is a proven leader in financial planning with strong business development experience, deep industry expertise, and a passion for helping financial professionals expand the value they deliver to their clients.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

  • Develop and execute Spire's strategic growth plan and annual operating budget.

  • Partner with executive leadership to enhance service offerings and drive business expansion.

  • Monitor financial performance and provide insights and recommendations to stakeholders.

  • Lead initiatives that improve operational efficiency, scalability, and client outcomes.

Business Development

  • Create and implement business development strategies that support annual revenue goals.

  • Build relationships with RIAs, financial advisors, enterprises, and industry partners.

  • Expand market awareness and adoption of Spire Outsourcing services.

  • Identify opportunities to strengthen the firm's market position and industry presence.

Client Experience

  • Develop and maintain trusted relationships with clients and key stakeholders.

  • Participate in client meetings, presentations, and strategic reviews.

  • Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality financial planning solutions.

  • Champion client satisfaction and long-term retention.

Team Leadership

  • Recruit, mentor, and lead financial planning professionals.

  • Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.

  • Promote ongoing professional development and industry education.

  • Support the implementation of technologies and processes that improve service delivery.

Industry Expertise

  • Stay informed regarding financial planning trends, regulatory developments, and best practices.

  • Evaluate and implement new tools, methodologies, and technologies to strengthen service offerings.

  • Represent Spire at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities.


What We Are Looking For

  • 10+ years of financial planning, wealth management, consulting, or related leadership experience.

  • Demonstrated success in business development and revenue growth.

  • Experience leading teams and managing strategic initiatives.

  • Strong understanding of financial planning processes and advisor needs.

Required Credentials

  • CFP® designation or equivalent professional designation required.

  • FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 licenses required.

Why Join Spire Outsourcing?

  • Opportunity to shape the future growth of an innovative financial planning services organization.

  • Work alongside experienced financial planning professionals dedicated to advisor success.

  • Drive meaningful impact across advisors, enterprises, and clients nationwide.

  • Lead a business positioned to help financial professionals become more efficient and scalable.

Location: REMOTE, Phoenix, AZ, or Fairfield, IA


Why Cambridge?

Cambridge has competitive benefits and promotes a work/life balance to encourage individual success.  

  • Premium benefit package including medical, vision, dental, life and long-term disability insurance 
  • Vacation/sick time 
  • 401K retirement plan with company matching program 
  • Eleven paid holidays 

 

You can find more details about our comprehensive benefits package here.


Cambridge Overview:

Cambridge is a financial solutions firm that provides business support services to thousands of independent financial advisors. These advisors offer personalized investment services including wealth management, financial planning, and retirement services to individuals and families across the country.  Cambridge provides significant compliance, technology, and transaction processing support to these financial advisors and their offices. 

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