$100000.00-120000.00
Retirement Plan Advisor – Team Lead
Phoenix
Retirement Plan Advisor – Team Lead
Position Summary
The Retirement Plan Advisor – Team Lead serves as a senior member of the Retirement Plan Services team, responsible for leading client relationships while managing, coaching, and developing a team of retirement plan advisors. This role blends deep retirement plan expertise with people leadership to ensure strong client outcomes, regulatory excellence, and consistent team performance.
Key Responsibilities
Retirement Plan Advisory & Client Leadership
Lead relationships with retirement plan sponsors and committees, providing fiduciary, plan design, and investment guidance
Conduct and oversee plan review meetings, including fiduciary training, legislative updates, plan analytics, and investment reviews
Support improvement of plan outcomes such as participation rates, deferrals, and diversification
Collaborate with internal and external partners on plan administration, compliance, and service delivery
Participate in investment strategy discussions and committee work as applicable
People Management & Team Leadership
Directly manage, coach, and develop Retirement Plan Advisors and supporting team members
Train and mentor advisors to ensure consistent service quality, technical proficiency, and client experience
Hold advisors accountable to performance, service, and compliance standards
Support onboarding, training, and ongoing professional development of new team members
Promote engagement, collaboration, and a strong team culture within Retirement Plan Services
Business & Operational Leadership
Partner with leadership on growth initiatives and enhancements to the retirement plan client experience
Collaborate across compliance, operations, and wealth management teams
May support local office or functional leadership responsibilities as needed
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field
10–15+ years of experience in retirement plan services, financial planning, or investment management
Demonstrated experience managing and developing advisory teams
Strong knowledge of retirement plan administration, fiduciary responsibilities, and regulatory requirements
Proven leadership, coaching, and communication skills
Preferred Experience
Experience leading advisors within a Retirement Plan Services or institutional advisory environment
Participation in investment or retirement plan committees
Experience partnering cross-functionally with compliance and operations teams