Director of Advisor Services

About Wealth Enhancement

Wealth Enhancement is an independent wealth management firm with an endless passion for enriching the lives of our clients. We continually seek to perfect our craft of personalized financial planning with our team-based Roundtable and UniFi processes that go far beyond the standard approach. We proudly provide unique financial plans and investment management services to over 80,000 households from our over 140 offices - and growing - nationwide.

Since 1997, Wealth Enhancement has tirelessly raised the standard of wealth management with specialized knowledge and more attentive service that helps every client craft their future. For more information, please visit www.wealthenhancement.com.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Director of Advisor Services! The Director of Advisor Services is a senior relationship management and practice leadership role responsible for helping advisor teams grow, operate efficiently, and deliver exceptional client outcomes across the Great Lakes Region. Acting as a trusted consultant, advocate, and general manager for assigned advisor teams, this role partners closely with Advisor Leads and cross-functional Practice Management Team (PMT) specialists to drive engagement, organic growth, practice optimization, and advisor development. 

This role requires a strong organic growth mindset, the ability to drive results within advisor teams, and the judgment to operate with end-to-end ownership—balancing growth, people, operations, and execution. The Director of Advisor Services plays a critical role in translating firm strategy into advisor level outcomes throughout the Great Lakes footprint. 

This is a remote position, supporting advisor teams across the Great Lakes Region. 

In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base salary range for this position is $150,000 to $180,000, exclusive of bonuses and benefits. We encourage you to apply and provide us with your compensation expectations when you do. We're big on open conversations, so, let's have one.

Primary Job Functions

Advisor Engagement & Relationship Management 

Serve as the primary relationship leader and strategic business partner for advisor teams in the Great Lakes Region 

Build trust based relationships with Advisor Leads through regular, structured engagement 

Partner with Advisor Leads on roundtables and advisory committees to surface regional trends, risks, and opportunities 

Act as the Voice of the Advisor for the region, sharing feedback and insights with corporate leadership 

 

Organic Growth & General Management Leadership 

Bring a strong organic growth mindset, focused on net flows, revenue growth, and sustained advisor performance 

Operate as a general manager for assigned advisor teams—owning growth outcomes, execution discipline, and overall practice health 

Partner with Advisor Leads to identify growth opportunities, improve sales effectiveness, and drive measurable results 

Coach advisors on networking, prospecting, and closing skills to improve opportunity conversion 

Hold teams accountable to business plans, growth goals, and performance metrics 

 

Practice Optimization & Business Execution 

Facilitate the development and execution of advisor team business plans 

Develop, monitor, and report on key business metrics to track growth, productivity, and results 

Evaluate practice workflows and office processes; recommend improvements to increase efficiency and scalability 

Support annual regional budgeting and monitor performance against plan 

Leverage PMT specialists (Growth, Marketing, Portfolio, Operations, Tax, Insurance) to support execution and client retention 

Promote adoption of best practices, centralized processes, and consistent operating standards across the region 

 

Advisor & Team Development 

Provide consultative leadership and coaching to Advisor Leads through regular one-on-one engagement 

Help Advisor Leads build strong, collaborative, and high-performing teams 

Assess advisor and staff skill levels; partner with mentors and corporate teams to deliver training and development 

Support succession planning, talent development, and career progression 

Identify and resolve performance or execution issues, escalating as appropriate 

 

Corporate Program Implementation & Change Management 

Support rollout and adoption of firmwide initiatives across technology, marketing, operations, compliance, finance, and HR 

Help Advisor Leads understand and implement new programs and processes 

Coordinate with corporate teams to ensure training completion, technology adoption, and execution discipline 

Reinforce marketing strategies and track outcomes 

Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures across operations, compliance, and facilities 

Partner with Finance on budgeting, variance management, and fiscal discipline 

Support HR initiatives including recruiting, onboarding, performance management, and manager development 

 

Education/Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in business, finance, or a related field 

Minimum of 10 years of experience in wealth management advisory practices 

Minimum of 5 years of management  

Demonstrated organic growth orientation with a track record of driving results within advisor teams 

Proven ability to think and act like a general manager, balancing growth, people, operations, and financial outcomes 

Strong understanding of wealth management operations with expertise in at least two of the following areas:  

Financial planning 

Client acquisition / organic growth 

Marketing 

Practice management 

Business operations 

Project or change management 

Demonstrated success influencing and leading without direct positional authority 

Excellent communication, relationship building, and presentation skills 

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines 

Ability to support a multistate Great Lakes Region, with up to 20% travel 

FINRA Series 7 and 66 (or 63 and 65) and insurance licenses (required for hybrid office roles) preferred 

CFP designation or equivalent experience preferred

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Salesforce, Tamarac, and/or Orion preferred

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Comprehensive Benefits Offerings

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. You may be eligible to participate in the following benefits & development opportunities:

Training and professional development

Medical, dental and vision coverage (Available to full-time employees and their families)

Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical, dependent, and transit expenses

Life and AD&D insurance – employer paid and voluntary options

Short-term and long-term disability, workers compensation – employer paid

401k with match and profit sharing

Wellness programs and resources

Voluntary benefits, including pet insurance

18 days of paid time off (PTO), accrued annually (25 PTO days after 4 years of service)

12 paid holidays each year (10 pre-determined and 2 floating days)

Paid parental leave and paid caregiver leave (Caregiver leave available after 6 months of tenure)

Reimbursement for tuition, licensing, and other credentials (Available after meeting service requirements)

Should you need reasonable accommodation when completing the application form or during the selection process, contact the Human Resources Department at 763-417-1700

Information provided on this application will be kept confidential and only be shared with those involved in the selection process.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. This organization participates in E-Verify.

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OSHA Requirements: This position requires the ability to stand or sit for long periods of time, file documents in high or low cabinets, to use the telephone and to use the computer systems.

Wealth Enhancement may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of resumes. All AI-supported evaluations are reviewed by our recruitment team to ensure accuracy and fairness. We are committed to equal opportunity in employment and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. Your personal information is handled in accordance with applicable data protection laws.