Financial Advisor

Our firm and partner

Coastal Wealth Management is a private wealth advisory firm based in Mystic CT with a sister office in Glastonbury CT and additional offices in Warwick RI and Pensacola FL.

We are part of the top 40 largest private advisory firms with Ameriprise and have been serving clients for over 24 years. Our corporate partner, Ameriprise Financial, has been in business since 1894 and currently has over 1.5 trillion in assets under management. They are one of the nation’s leading providers of financial planning and advice, helping millions of clients achieve their financial goals with integrity, stability, and a client-first approach.

Your Role & Overview

As an on-site financial advisor, you will drive business development, deepen trusted client relationships, and help our clients achieve their financial goals. Advisors are the lifeblood of wealth management practices, and a key responsibility of theirs is to attract new clients. This requires an outgoing and proactive individual to satisfy this responsibility. We are open to, and encourage, Advisors with existing books of business to reach out for potential mergers and partnerships.

What you’ll do

• Build and manage client relationships through personalized financial advice.
• Understand clients’ financial goals and craft holistic strategies across retirement, investments, insurance, estate planning, and liability management.
• Source new clients via referrals, networking, and community engagement.
• Stay up-to-date on market trends and regulatory requirements.
• Make calls to prospective clients
• Regularly monitor and recalibrate client portfolios in alignment with evolving goals and market conditions.
• Maintain compliance with FINRA/SEC rules while delivering exceptional service.
• Advocate for clients as a trusted advisor, helping them navigate complex financial decisions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial services, wealth management, or advisory roles.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with high emotional intelligence.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to simplify complex financial concepts.
• Self-motivated, entrepreneurial mindset with a drive to succeed.
• Ability to collaborate within a team and proactively identify engagement opportunities
• Required: Bachelor’s degree; advanced designations such as CFP®, CFA®, or CPA are a plus.
• Required: Series 7 and Series 66 (or Series 63 & 65) licenses, or ability to obtain within 90 days of start.
• Required: 10+ years of experience in financial services or wealth management.

Salary & Compensation

The compensation for this position is based on “assets under management”. We are open to providing a starting list of clients which may work out to a range of 70k-80k per year.

Ideally, we would combine a candidates given “outside” book with an additional book from our existing clients.

Potential benefits include:

• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Development opportunities through training, licensing support, and mentorship

Application details

This role is strictly on-site.

We are proud to be included in and have received the following awards:

Chairman’s Advisory Council - Top 90 Advisors at Ameriprise, 2017-2024

Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors – 2018-2024

Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams-2025

Barron’s Top 1200 Advisors State by State – 2017-2025

Advisor Hub Advisors to watch (over$1Bill)- 2024

At Ameriprise Financial, we’re not just in the business of helping clients with their financial goals – we also help our advisors and employees reach their true potential by embracing an inclusive and collaborative culture. We celebrate the unique qualities and reward the contributions of our talented, passionate employees. If you’re motivated and want to work for a strong, ethical company that cares about you and your community, take the next step with Ameriprise Financial.

This position is with an Ameriprise Financial Franchise owner.

Ameriprise Financial is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, gender identity, disability, veteran status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.