Client Advisor with Sports Experience

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Join Carolina Financial Group - Prudential Advisors!

Top Reason Athletes Excel Could Here:

• Competitive Drive: Athletes desire to excel fuels them to surpass goals and deliver excellent service.
• Discipline and Time Management: Their experience balancing responsibilities translates to managing client portfolios effectively.
• Goal-Oriented: Athletes focus on setting and achieving goals drives them to help clients reach financial success.
• Resilience: Athletes are accustomed to facing challenges and persevering, key traits for overcoming obstacles in their career.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Used to working in teams, athletes thrive in collaborative environments, achieving client-focused results.

About Prudential:
Founded in 1875, Prudential Financial is a Fortune 100 company renowned for its legacy of helping individuals and institutions achieve financial security. With over a century of expertise, Prudential offers a wide range of financial products and services, from insurance to investment management, serving millions of customers globally. Known for innovation and integrity, Prudential is a leader in empowering clients and financial professionals alike.

About LPL Financial:
As a Fortune 500 independent broker-dealer, LPL Financial provides financial professionals with the tools, resources, and support to grow their practices and deliver exceptional service. LPLs open-architecture platform allows advisors to access non-proprietary products, offering clients tailored solutions that align with their unique needs.

About Carolina Financial Group - Prudential Advisors
Carolina Financial Group Prudential Advisors has earned national recognition as the #1 teaming firm and the #2 financial planning firms in the country for Prudential Advisors, along with being a consecutive winner of the Prudential Citation Award. These achievements reflect our culture of collaboration, excellence, and dedication to client success.

Our mission, changing lives everyday, drives everything we do. With a unique blend of independence, support, and innovative technology, we empower advisors to grow their practice while helping clients achieve lasting financial confidence.

Equally committed to our communities, we proudly sponsor the 24 Foundation and Unique Sneaks, contribute through event sponsorships, and donate to local schools, reinforcing our belief in giving back where it matters most.

Our growing offices are located:

• Charlotte, NC
• Greensboro, NC
• Mount Pleasant, SC

Our Differentiators:

• Open Architecture System: No proprietary or product requirements. We strongly believe in fiduciary responsibility, advisor autonomy, and a product agnostic approach by leading with financial planning and providing industry-leading support.
• Growth Opportunities: Buy books of business, build assets, or create a practice to sella rare path to long-term success.
• Leadership and Management Potential: Additional opportunities for advancement by leading and developing teams.
• FREE Leads: Access to 23+ high-quality lead programs, including warm leads and current clients, at NO cost to you.
• Business Development Services: Back-office and administrative support to free up your time for growth.
• Advanced Technology: Advisors benefit from cutting-edge software and tools designed to streamline business operations and deliver an exceptional client experience.

Meet our team:

Kim Turner Managing Director:

• Time with Prudential: 20 years.
• Prior Experience: Began her career with Lincoln Financial Group on the institutional side, selling plans and working directly with plan participants. Joined Prudential as a financial advisor and later held roles including Business Development Manager, Manager Financial Services, Manager Agency Training, and Associate Managing Director. Promoted to Managing Director 13 years ago.
• Passionate About: Kim and her husband are raising three boys who stay active in football and soccer, where the family also volunteers as coaches. She enjoys tennis, spending time outdoors, and being on the water at Lake Norman. Her family supports the 24 Foundation, volunteering to help those navigating and recovering from cancer.

James McCarthy Associate Managing Director:

• Time with Prudential: 19 years.
• Prior Experience: Started as a financial advisor in Philadelphia and has held leadership roles across the East Coast, including Boston, New York, Florida, and the Carolinas. Before Prudential, he worked as a financial advisor with American Express Financial Advisors and earlier as a Junior Project Manager with Henkels & McCoy, overseeing large-scale construction projects across the West Coast, Alaska, and Hawaii.
• Passionate About: James and his wife, a special education teacher, have been married since 2006 and are raising four children, triplets in high school and a younger son in middle school. Their family also includes two rescue dogs, Penny and Daisy. James is a lifelong Philadelphia sports fan who enjoys traveling, cheering on the Eagles, and spending quality time with his family.

Jacob Dalton Regional Director:

• Time with Prudential: Since 2021.
• Prior Experience: Owned an independent RIA and has been licensed in the industry since 2017. Previously worked in the death care industry for five years and served 15 years in the U.S. Army, where he continues as a Senior Drill Sergeant.
• Passionate About: Jacob is dedicated to mentoring and training both inside and outside the organization. He and his wife are raising six children and he enjoys golf, running, traveling, and spending time at home with his family.

Jon Bass Regional Director:

• Time with Prudential: 12 years.
• Prior Experience: Began his career in banking with Wachovia in 2005 and SunTrust in 2008, before moving into financial planning to build his own practice with a focus on tax strategies and risk management.
• Passionate About: Jon and his wife, high school sweethearts, have been married for 16 years and together for 25. They love traveling together, especially to the Caribbean and international destinations. A devoted family man, Jon enjoys creating memories with his children and is also a semi-professional gamer who competes in tournaments for Call of Duty, Halo Infinite, and Fortnite.

Financial Advisor Responsibilities:

• Develop personalized financial plans covering budgeting, retirement, insurance, and education planning.
• Build lasting client relationships by offering ongoing financial advice and support.
• Collaborate with a team committed to helping clients at all life stages, with opportunities to expand into advanced wealth management as you grow.

An Ideal Candidate:

• Has strong interpersonal skills and a desire to help clients achieve personal financial milestones.
• Brings a mindset of discipline, teamwork, and continuous growthqualities that have helped athletes and goal-oriented individuals excel in this environment.
• Is open to career growth within both financial planning and wealth advisory services over time.
• Has (or has the willingness to quickly acquire) the Following Certifications:
  • Series 7
  • Series 66
  • Passing the SIE (Securities Industry Essentials) exam.
  • Life/Health Insurance License

Position Benefits and Compensation:

• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Cash Balance Pension Plan
• Pension enhancement for top financial professionals
• Private office expense support
• Competitive compensation and bonuses
• Expressed payouts on Life Insurance & Annuity products
• Deferred compensation plan for eligible financial professionals
• Medical, dental, vision benefits & healthcare reimbursement account
• Life insurance, accident insurance, and disability income insurance coverage
• Mutual fund investment plan
• Business programs and conferences

Disclosure Statement: During the formal interview process candidates will be introduced to the national financial services firm and broker-dealer designations that support this role. All business activities will align with the appropriate regulatory frameworks and firms behind this opportunity.

Flexible work from home options available.