Responsibilities

• Ability to define the structure, staffing, and execution strategies necessary to support their client’s Wealth Management needs.
• Identify investment and insurance platforms that will support BPM’s sales, service, administrative compliance and staff education requirements under state CPA ethics requirements.
• Leverage relationships especially that of Valmark Financial Group, to take advantage of state of the industry technologies, product availability and expertise without incurring significant fixed expenses.
• Expand BPM’s breadth of services and products which to offer their clients.
• Create workflows in CRM to provide an exceptional client experience.
• Model revenue, expenses and projected profitability, initially considering proof of concept pilots.
• Accountable for quickly making this division a contributor of incremental income for the enterprise.
• Implement and refine the strategic vision and business plan for the service line.
• Interact with other service line leaders serving BPM’s diverse clients.
• Build effective relationships with BPM Partners and staff to leverage expertise, service capabilities and technology.
• Assist BPM Partners in identifying opportunities to generate investment and insurance advice sales activities.
• Maintain knowledge of investment products, life insurance products and planning concepts by following trends and research in the industry.
• Project Deliverables include:
o   A Wealth Management and Life Insurance Capabilities Plan
o   Service Line Structure, Staffing and Execution Strategies
o   Income Projections i.e. Pro Forma examples
o   Implementation Guidance/Consultative Advice (Optional) 

Requirements/ Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or a related field (Master’s degree is a plus)
• Preferred designations or licenses:
o   FIRNA Series 6, or 7, 24, 65 or 66
o   Experience working as a broker/dealer registered investment advisor
o   Some form of advanced degree or designations (CPA, JD, CFA, CFP, CLU, and ChFC).
• Minimum 10-15 years in wealth management with an emphasis on serving High New-Worth clients
• CFP or CFA designation
• California life insurance license
• No securities regulation violations or pending proceedings.
• Understand asset management and protection, investment planning, retirement and estate planning concepts and strategies.
• Familiar with securities and insurance rules and regulations.
• Understand securities and insurance products, features, riders and contract language.
• Proven record in leadership and employee development.
• Proficient with the use of computers and software programs used in finance and business.
• Critical thinking, strong interpersonal skills, demonstrated emotional intelligence and problem solving skills are essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong executive presence and relationship management skills are essential.
• Reliable and self-motivated.
• Strong project management leadership and negotiations skills are paramount.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel to BPM offices as needed.


The preceding statements are intended to describe the general nature & level of work being performed by an employee assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, functions, responsibilities, and skills required of employees so classified. BPM LLP reserves the right to modify or deviate from the duties, functions, responsibilities, and skills required of employees in this job and nothing herein shall restrict BPM LLP management’s right to assign or reassign tasks, duties, or responsibilities to this job at any time.