Head of Growth
Chapel Hill, NC - USA
Job Summary
Job Description Overview
Hilltop Wealth Advisors is growing andwereseeking a senior leader to serve as our Head of Growth. This role is designed to own Hilltops growth engine end-to-endboth organic growth through advisor sales enablement and inorganic growth throughmerger and acquisitionrelationship developmentas we scale toward a $1B multi-office RIA.
This position is ideal for a high-EQ enterprise-minded leader who thrives in building systems developing people and stewarding long-term relationships. The role institutionalizesgrowthso it is repeatable teachable and scalable rather than founder- or advisor-dependent.
This role does not carry a permanent book of business. Success is measured by advisor growth capability consistent organic results disciplined M&Acultivationexecution and cultural alignment.
At Hilltop we lead with our three core values:
Humble Steward We honor the responsibility entrusted to us acting with integrity and humility.
Hungry Learner We pursue mastery through curiosity and continuous growth.
Better Together We succeed through collaboration shared goals and unified effort.
Responsibilities Include
Organic Growth & Advisor Enablement
Own and continuously refine Hilltops discovery value articulation referral and closing framework
Train and coach advisors on best practices for organic growth and confident closing
Establish and track organic growth metrics including close rates referrals and net-new organic revenue
Partner with leadership to reinforce growth expectations and accountability
Inorganic Growth & M&A Business Development
Build and steward long-term relationships with prospective acquisition partners
Develop and manage a 1236 monthM&A pipeline aligned with Hilltops ideal firm profile
Assess cultural alignment founder mindset and succession readiness
Coordinate early-stage diligence and deal advancement in partnership with leadership
Support clean handoffs from sourcing to diligenceandpost-close integration
Skills and Knowledge Requirements
Strong executive presence and emotional intelligence
Proven ability to coach develop and influence senior advisors
Deep understanding of advisory sales conversations referrals and growth systems
Working knowledge of RIA business models succession planning and M&A concepts
Ability to manage long-cycle relationships with patience and discipline
Strong organizational skills and comfort operating with ambiguity
Demonstrated integrity and cultural leadership
Experience and Education Requirements
1020 years of experience in wealth management RIA leadership advisor growth or business development roles
Bachelorsdegree required
Experience working with or alongside advisory firmspreferred
Prior exposure to M&A succession planning or integration processes strongly preferred
Strong self-leadership judgment and professionalism.
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive senior-level base salary $(180000 - $250000)
Participation in Hilltops firm-wide revenue incentive pool
Growth bonuses tied to organic and inorganic outcomes
Long-term career path with increasing leadership responsibility and equity potential
Hilltop offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision and life insurance a 401(k) with employer match generous paid time off volunteer time off flexible work-from-home policy(up to five days per month with Monday and Thursday designated for in-office collaboration)and ongoing educational reimbursement opportunities.
How to Apply
Pleasesubmityour resume and a brief cover letter describing your leadership experience your approach to building organic growth systems and M&A pipelines in the RIA space and how Hilltops core values align with your own.
Required Experience:
Director
About Company
Hilltop Wealth Advisors is an independent, fee-only financial planning firm in Chapel Hill, NC that will empower you to make big decisions with confidence and small decisions with purpose.