How is this different from searching on LinkedIn or Indeed? A search for "Client Service Associate" on LinkedIn returns 117,000 results spanning healthcare, retail, insurance, and dozens of industries that have nothing to do with wealth management. On The Vested Network, every single listing is in your industry. Beyond the search experience, firms on our platform don't just post job descriptions. They tell their story. You'll know who you're applying to before you ever submit an application.

How do I apply for a role? You apply directly through your Vested Network profile. Firms review your full profile, not just a resume attachment, which means the firms reaching out to you already know who you are and what you're looking for before the first conversation begins.

Is The Vested Network free for candidates? Yes, always. Creating a profile, searching roles, and connecting with firms costs nothing. The Vested Network is free for every wealth management professional, now and in the future.

Who can create a candidate profile? Anyone who works, or has worked, in wealth management. Financial advisors, paraplanners, client service associates, operations professionals, compliance officers, branch managers, practice administrators, and anyone else whose career lives in this industry. If you work at an RIA, independent broker-dealer, wirehouse, insurance-backed BD, family office, or fintech serving wealth management, this platform was built for you.

Do I need to be actively looking for a job to join? No. Many of our members are passively exploring, keeping an eye on the market without committing to a search. Building a profile puts you in front of firms that are hiring now and firms that will be hiring soon. The best opportunities often find you before you're formally looking.

What does a candidate profile include? Your profile goes well beyond a resume. You can share your professional background and credentials, your planning philosophy, the type of firm culture you thrive in, what you're looking for in your next role, and what makes you the kind of professional a great firm wants to find. You tell your story, not just your employment history.

Will my current employer see my profile? You control your privacy settings. You can choose to make your profile visible only to verified firms, restrict it by firm type or channel, or keep it fully private while you browse. We will never surface your profile to your current employer without your permission.

What types of roles are listed? Every role on The Vested Network is in wealth management. That includes financial advisors, lead planners, paraplanners, client service associates, registered and non-registered, operations professionals, compliance staff, branch managers, practice administrators, and leadership roles across RIAs, independent broker-dealers, wirehouses, insurance-backed broker-dealers, family offices, and fintechs serving the wealth management industry. If it's a wealth management role, it belongs here.