Careers

About Peak American

Peak American is one of the fastest-growing Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) in the country, and for good reason: we’re reshaping the way advisors serve clients—and how they’re supported, trained, and compensated.

We’ve built a firm around integrity, elite service, and long-term partnership. No outdated sales quotas. No product-pushing. Just modern financial advice delivered through a white-glove client experience.

At Peak, advisors aren’t left to figure it out on their own. We provide qualified leads, full-scale marketing support, cutting-edge planning technology, and the freedom to build real relationships—so you can grow your business and your impact without compromise.

Who We Are

We’re a client-first, advisor-empowered firm on a mission to help families build lasting financial legacies—and to help advisors build careers worth being proud of.

We believe financial advice should be deeply personal, not transactional. That’s why our advisors act as true fiduciaries, uncovering what matters most to each client and delivering tailored solutions with care, clarity, and professionalism.

Our culture is built on collaboration, ambition, and results—not ego or red tape. We hold ourselves to a high standard because we serve clients who expect the best. And we give our advisors the tools, coaching, and community to deliver exactly that.

 What You’ll Do

• Lead meaningful conversations to understand each client’s values, goals, and financial challenges
• Build comprehensive strategies across investments, insurance, retirement, tax and estate planning
• Grow your business through a mix of proactive outreach, referrals, and qualified leads from our internal team
• Deliver a seamless, white-glove client experience from first meeting through long-term relationship management
• Participate in ongoing sales and planning training to sharpen your edge and stay at the top of your game
• Operate with autonomy—supported by world-class tools, marketing, and back-office infrastructure

 What You Can Expect

• Advisor Equity – Own a piece of what you help build. (Ask us why this matters.)
• Year 1 Compensation: $150,000–$200,000 (base + commission)
• Year 3+ Earning Potential: $250,000+
• Full marketing support at no cost to the advisor (branding, social, appointment-setting tools)
• Access to modern planning software, CRM, and tech stack
• A culture of excellence built for driven professionals—not order-takers

You’ll Be a Great Fit If You Are…

• Gritty – You outwork, outlearn, and outlast the average
• Results-Driven – You understand success comes from conversations and conversions
• Coachable – You crave feedback, practice deliberately, and want to grow
• Goal-Oriented – You don’t just want a job; you want a life-changing opportunity
• Confident Communicator – You love asking deep questions, listening, and leading

 Your Background Sets You Apart

• 2+ years of success in high-performance, financial or consultative sales
• Proven track record in relationship-driven roles where trust and value matter
• Confident communicator—comfortable presenting in person, virtually, and over the phone
• Tech-savvy: skilled with financial planning tools (e.g., eMoney), CRMs, and Microsoft Office
• Series 65 or 66
• Life & Health license (or ability to obtain within 60 days)
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship

 About the Role 

Peak American is seeking a highly motivated Senior Account Executive to serve as a critical part of our client acquisition and advisor development pipeline. This is a unique opportunity for experienced financial services professionals who want a clear path to becoming a Financial Advisor. 

Unlike traditional sales roles focused primarily on outbound prospecting, the majority of your time will be spent speaking with individuals who have already expressed interest in our services and scheduled meetings with our team. Your role is to conduct brief qualification conversations, understand each prospective client’s situation, and ensure they are routed to the appropriate Financial Advisor for a productive consultation. 

In addition, you will have access to thousands of prospective client records and opportunities to proactively generate additional appointments for our advisory team. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Conduct qualification calls with prospective clients who have already scheduled appointments 
• Evaluate client fit, financial complexity, and service needs 
• Route qualified prospects to the appropriate Financial Advisor based on client profile and needs 
• Confirm appointment readiness and improve advisor meeting quality 
• Identify opportunities to schedule additional consultations from existing prospect databases 
• Maintain accurate client notes and records within CRM systems 
• Collaborate closely with Financial Advisors to maximize client conversion rates 
• Consistently achieve appointment-setting and qualification KPIs 
• Deliver a professional, consultative client experience throughout the discovery process 
• Help drive firm growth through efficient lead management and client engagement 

Compensation 

• Base Salary: $60,000 annually (guaranteed and does not decrease) 
• Bonus paid for every qualified appointment that is set and held 
• Additional bonus paid for appointments that convert into clients 
• Strong earning potential tied directly to performance and client outcomes 

Career Path 

This role is intentionally designed as a feeder system into our Financial Advisor career track. 

Successful Account Executives who consistently achieve performance metrics and demonstrate advisory aptitude will have the opportunity to advance into: 

1. Financial Advisor 
2. Senior Financial Advisor 
3. Senior Wealth Manager 

This position offers a clear and structured path toward a long-term advisory career within a growing wealth management organization. 

Qualifications 

• 2+ years of experience as: Account Executive within financial services 
• Internal Wholesaler 
• Financial Advisor 
• Related financial sales or client-facing role 
• Active Series 65 license required 
• Strong consultative communication and discovery skills 
• Ability to quickly assess client needs and qualification criteria 
• Experience working with CRM systems and managing prospect pipelines 
• Self-motivated, organized, and goal-oriented 
• Desire to build a long-term career as a Financial Advisor 

Ideal Candidate 

• Enjoys client conversations and relationship building 
• Thrives in a fast-paced, KPI-driven environment 
• Wants a defined path into wealth management and financial planning 
• Comfortable balancing inbound qualification calls with proactive appointment generation 
• Excited to contribute to a high-growth advisory firm