Principal Wealth Advisor

About the role

Savvy is transforming the wealth management industry by providing independent advisors with a modern, AI-driven infrastructure. We are looking for experienced advisors to join our platform, allowing you to scale your practice while we manage the back-office, marketing, and operational support. This role is designed for seasoned professionals who want to leverage technology to amplify their impact without rebuilding the administrative machinery. You will operate at the intersection of high-level advisory and platform innovation, guiding clients through complex financial landscapes. The position grants you ownership of your practice within a robust, supportive ecosystem that handles compliance and infrastructure. You will shape client outcomes through sophisticated planning while tapping into a network of peers and cutting edge tools. This is an opportunity to future proof your career by aligning your expertise with the latest in financial technology. Your daily work will focus on strategic growth and client relationships, backed by a resilient and scalable operational foundation.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Architect and execute the growth strategy for your independent firm using our proprietary technology and resources.
• Deploy AI-driven marketing and automated prospecting systems to systematically expand your high value client base.
• Orchestrate comprehensive guidance on investment strategy, tax planning, estate planning, retirement, stock options, and holistic risk management.
• Design and communicate clear, simplified financial plans that translate complex data into actionable client decisions.
• Engineer and monitor long-term asset allocations and dynamic investment portfolios aligned with precise client objectives.
• Partner directly with our product team to co create and prioritize features that shape the future roadmap of the Savvy platform.
• Lead the recruitment and rigorous vetting of additional high quality advisors to strengthen and diversify the Savvy network.
• Analyze performance metrics and client feedback to iteratively refine your service model and positioning in the market.
• Champion the adoption of advanced tools such as Savvy Intelligence and Claude to enhance decision speed and accuracy.
• Steward client relationships through every lifecycle stage, ensuring retention, trust, and deep referral based loyalty.
• Maintain strict adherence to regulatory standards while scaling your practice, leveraging our infrastructure for compliance efficiency.
• Curate a premium client experience by integrating digital tools with personalized, human centered advisory interactions.
• Evaluate emerging trends and translate them into strategic options for clients, positioning them for long term financial resilience.
• Facilitate seamless transitions for advisors joining the network, providing a fully supported, white glove process for book transfers.

Requirements

• Maintain current status as a practicing financial advisor in good standing within your state of residence.
• Hold an active Series 65 license or equivalent designation with a clean U4 record showing no disqualifying events.
• Possess an existing, transferrable book of business with documented client relationships and assets.
• Demonstrate a verifiable history of successful client acquisition, retention, and satisfaction over your career.
• Accumulate a minimum of 7 years of professional experience in investment advisory or a closely related field.
• Show consistent compliance with regulatory frameworks and a thorough understanding of fiduciary obligations.
• Exhibit strong analytical capabilities to interpret financial data and construct evidence based recommendations.
• Communicate complex financial concepts clearly and effectively to clients with varying levels of financial literacy.

Nice to have

• Earning a CFA or CFP certification that reinforces your expertise and commitment to professional standards.

Practical notes

• The engagement is full-time, with an expectation of standard business hours supplemented by client needs and market opportunities.
• While the role is fully remote across the United States, we maintain a physical office in Manhattan for those who value in person collaboration.
• We provide a fully supported, white glove transition process for moving your existing book of business onto the Savvy platform.
• Benefits package includes unlimited PTO, recognized paid holidays, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with potential matching, HSA/FSA options, and commuter benefits.
• We offer access to Spring Health for confidential mental health support, Rightway for health concierge services, and the Guardian WorkLifeMatters Employee Assistance Program for a wide range of personal and professional resources.
• This position is eligible for equity participation as part of the total compensation package, aligning your interests with the long term success of the platform.
• The compensation range for this role is between $200,000 and $1,000,000, supplemented by equity and performance based incentives.
• Savvy is committed to building a diverse advisory team and encourages applications from professionals with varied backgrounds and experiences.
• No sponsorship is available for this role at this time, so candidates must already possess the required work authorization in the United States.
• Deadlines for submission are not fixed, but early applications are encouraged to facilitate a thorough review of credentials and book of business.
• All selected candidates will undergo a standard verification process to confirm licensing, employment history, and regulatory standing.
• The final selection will be based on a combination of professional track record, cultural fit, and strategic alignment with Savvy's vision for the future of wealth management.