Job Summary

Jordan Creek Financial Solutions is an independent firm that seeks to be an advisor’s caring advocate, providing the support they need to run their business while also providing compliance and regulatory oversight as an Office of Supervisory Jurisdiction. Our comprehensive partnership is focused on unparalleled service and comprehensive business solutions within Jordan Creek and with the support of financial solutions firm Cambridge Investment Group, Inc.

The Vice President, Advisor Growth and Development is a strategic leader responsible for driving the success of our Jordan Creek branch, located in West Des Moines, IA. This role proactively manages relationships with financial professionals (FPs) and clients. The Practice Leader will develop and execute actionable plans to support branch growth, with a primary focus on helping financial professionals expand their practices through business growth strategies, coaching, and consulting. Additional responsibilities include enhancing sales and product knowledge within the branch, as well as recruiting, developing, and retaining top financial professionals. Serving as a trusted partner, this leader will foster a culture of growth, collaboration, and client service excellence within the Jordan Creek office and affiliated banks.

Key Deliverables and Responsibilities

Develop and deliver actionable plans on organic revenue growth, platform adoption and product diversification in order to meet enterprise goals and to create an exceptional advisor experience
Develop new recruiting leads through proactive outgoing solicitations, identifying cross-sell opportunities for current relationships through proper customer profiling and needs-based selling
Retain advisor relationships demonstrating how their businesses will benefit from the relationship with the firm; interfacing with team members and other departments to meet client needs
Be a trusted resource for advisors with regards to business strategy, industry changes, and branch office growth including, but not limited to, planning regular visits to advisors in offices to strengthen the relationship with the firm, and providing training sessions as appropriate
Oversee high level problem resolution to provide mutually beneficial solutions to challenging situations
Interface internally and externally in a professional and courteous manner to act as an advocate for the advisor and to achieve performance objectives
Develop and implement advisor-centric strategic initiatives regarding company and departmental policies and procedures in order to correct gaps and deliver exceptional advisor experiences
Oversee the Office of Supervisory Jurisdiction (OSJ) Designees by reviewing escalated Direct Report correspondence, securities activities, FINRA/Insurance licensing, Outside Business Activity (OBA) reports, daily trade blotters, and any other reports to ensure supervisory review of Direct Reports in assigned regions
Maintain an understanding of the Enterprise’s revenue and profitability targets and firm level goals, comprehensive knowledge of key industry topics, internal programs, departmental procedures, regulatory requirements and firm policy
Collaborate with Office of Supervisory Jurisdiction (OSJ) Designees and advisors with communicating new policies and procedures, sharing information about Cambridge and providing input in order to strengthen relationships with advisor offices
Supervise personal securities activities of OSJ Supervisor Designees and serve as an escalation contact for OSJ Supervisor Designees and advisors.
Drive overall branch effectiveness and Financial Professional retention by monitoring associate morale and work quality, recruiting staff as .
Develop and direct strategic initiatives regarding company and departmental policies and procedures in order to improve service standards for internal and external customers
Participate in business planning, resource allocation, and budgeting related to areas of responsibility
Maintain accurate records and document actions for areas managed including associates and advisors

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate brings advanced experience in growth, development, consulting, and recruiting within the financial services industry, with a proven track record of growing financial professionals’ businesses. They have a strong background in coaching, mentoring, and advising financial professionals to achieve their goals, coupled with in-depth knowledge of investment products, financial planning, and wealth management solutions. The candidate demonstrates the ability to develop and execute actionable business development strategies, recruit and retain top talent, and foster strong relationships and collaboration among financial professionals, clients, and internal teams.

Certifications:

Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Series 7 and 66 licenses are required.

Why Cambridge? Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health, well-being, and work-life balance. We offer paid time off, paid holidays and floating holidays, medical, dental, and vision coverage, short- and long-term disability, and company-paid life insurance. Associates also enjoy volunteer time off, wellness incentives, and additional benefits that support you both personally and professionally.

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

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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.

About the company

Cambridge Investment Research offers an independent broker-dealer and registered investment adviser platform that supports financial professionals who run their own advisory practices. It provides the back-end infrastructure—compliance, technology, and back-office services—without requiring the use of proprietary products, allowing advisors to operate independently in their clients’ best interests. The company is privately controlled and led by its founders, which helps preserve advisor independence and avoids public-market or private-equity pressures that affect other firms. Its goal is to expand a network of independent advisors while maintaining transparency, strong governance, and a focus on client-centered service.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$15.9M

Headquarters

Fairfield, Iowa

Founded

1981

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What believers are saying

On August 11, 2026, Cambridge recruited 189 advisors and $6.8 billion AUA.
On June 9, 2026, Cambridge reported first-quarter recruiting growth after record 2025 revenue.
March 26, 2026, WealthPlanners joined Cambridge, expanding its succession platform near $800 million.

What critics are saying

April 1, 2026, FINRA fined Cambridge $150,000 for annuity-exchange supervision failures.
April 30, 2026, FINRA fined Cambridge $200,000 for unsuitable UIT recommendations.
Repeated FINRA and SEC sanctions erode advisor trust and break Cambridge's recruiting engine.

What makes Cambridge Investment Research unique

Amy Webber and Eric Schwartz keep Cambridge privately controlled, avoiding public-market pressure.
BridgePort Financial Solutions, launched in 2024, buys minority, majority, and full advisory stakes.
Cambridge combines broker-dealer recruiting with succession-buyout tools for independent advisors.

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Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Paid Holidays
Hybrid Work Options

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Cambridge Investment Research

Vice President Advisor Growth & Development

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