Advisor Opportunities
In support of our dreams and yours, we have opened our business up to a few opportunities of partnership…
Our Dreams Are Bigger
My dream has always been bigger than just serving a few hundred clients and building a business that I could sell one day. My vision has always included a true TEAM of advisors, support staff and financial support professionals that would, in turn, serve thousands of people across the country. This dream has led me from working a ‘surviving’ business in the captive world for many years, to now, finally ‘THRIVING’ in the independent world. I want to help advisors who are on the same path, to obtain the tools they need for success in this business. In support of our dreams and yours, we have opened our business up to a few opportunities of partnership…
You are an undergraduate student, graduate student or have recently graduated with a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or other complementary major. New to the industry, you are seeking independence, business ownership and the opportunity to build a business as an asset. While you have not worked in the investment world before you are seeking a base-pay, mentorship and training in building your practice. You are coachable, hungry and genuinely enjoy helping people.
Email your resume to our Director of Operations, Shannon Stark (Shannon@starkfgi.com). In that email, coordinate with Shannon to get a 30 minute call between us on my calendar. We will review the resume and see if there are opportunities worth exploring between us.
We are not accepting inquiries for unlicensed Advisors at this time
You are already an Independently operating Advisor but your business just isn’t growing like you imagined. You may feel like you have outgrown your current Broker Dealer and you’re aware that there might be more options in the marketplace for your clients and your business. You appreciate the benefits of being independent but you wish you still had a team you could lean on for support and camaraderie. Luckily, our uniquely designed business was made just for you! I have worked for 4 BD’s over 20+ years and I can tell you that every one operated differently. Much of the time the only partnership and support I had was through various 1-800 numbers. It is refreshing to have finally found the support and resources that match my expertise and drive and we hope to assist you in doing the same. We are connecting with Advisors like you to help alleviate the confusion and hassle that often comes with a BD change (as you may already know). Through our partnership with LPL Financial and our In-house Operations Support we may also be able to help give you plug-and-play templates for seamlessly bringing over your clients and for you to get acclimated to the new systems. In short, you’re independent but not alone. *To help with your transition, significant financial support may be made available.
Let’s have a chat and ask each other the important questions to see if there are any potential opportunities. Reach out to me personally or have Shannon get you on my schedule.
Sean A. Stark 614-565-8691 x1 or sean@starkfgi.com
Shannon S. Stark 614-565-8691 x3 or shannon@starkfgi.com
You are a seasoned advisor in the captive investment world and you see some of the MANY benefits of becoming truly independent. Owning your hard work and book of business is important to you as you are looking to build a true practice you can eventually sell one day. We can help you explore your options and answer questions from the ‘other side’. Friendly reminder that we have worked on both the captive and independent side – we understand that you don’t know what you don’t know – and at the end of the day ‘Knowledge is Power’. In working with us (not for us) we help you work through plug-and-play templates for setting up and running your business that prove invaluable as you transition to this new and exciting world of independent Wealth Management and ownership. *To help with your transition, financial support may be made available.
Let’s have a chat and ask each other the important questions to see if there are any potential opportunities. Reach out to me personally or have Shannon get you on my schedule for an in-person meeting.
Sean A. Stark 614-565-8691 x1 or sean@starkfgi.com
Shannon S. Stark 614-565-8691 x3 or shannon@starkfgi.com
After many years of building an independent practice that you love, you find yourself exploring the idea of selling your book to someone who will treat your clients with the same respect and level of service you have over these many years. You may want to continue working in your practice in a more hands-off role or sell it in its entirety. We have the opportunity and ability to operate both as an RIA and BD business model and partial business purchases may be an option as well.
Let’s have an informal coffee to discuss your thoughts and explore potential opportunities. Call me directly or reach out to Shannon to get on my calendar.
Sean A. Stark 614-565-8691 x1
Shannon S. Stark 614-565-8691 x3
Requirements
You have a Holistic Service Mindset – You must believe in the holistic approach to client service. We are not just life insurance sales people or Investment Managers – we offer truly tailored solutions that suit the client’s needs in each situation. *NOTE: The word ‘Stark’ in the dictionary actually means ‘complete’ or ‘whole’. This was the actual reason we used our name for the business. It is the foundation of who we are.
You lead with a Servant-Heart – We believe in serving our clients with a servant-heart mentality first. Kindness and doing what we believe is right comes naturally to our character as people and as a business. Anyone who represents Stark Financial Group must inherently live these principles as well.
You Value Partnership – What makes Stark Financial unique is the opportunity for you to be able to grow your own practice within the framework of an already established firm. While you have the benefit of true independence, you also are given the security of knowing that you are not on your journey alone. We work in partnership with LPL Financial as our Broker Dealer (the largest* Independent Broker Dealer in the United States) and Omnia Operations as our in-house Operations Management support to help support YOU in your transition.
*As reported by Financial Planning magazine, 1996-2022, based on total revenue.
