ABOUT GDS WEALTH MANAGEMENT
GDS Wealth Management invites you to join our dynamic team as a Financial Advisor as we continue to expand and empower clients in their pursuit of financial success. As a rapidly growing wealth management firm, we are passionate about guiding individuals toward their desired financial outcomes. By becoming a part of our motivated and target-driven team you will have a unique opportunity to shape the future prosperity of our thriving organization.
Join our team of professionals in the wealth management industry, renowned for our exceptional expertise and dedication. Glen Smith, our esteemed CEO and CIO, has been consistently honored as one of Forbes' Best-in-State Wealth Advisors* for eight consecutive years (2019-2026). This prestigious recognition highlights our commitment to excellence in delivering sophisticated financial planning solutions and unparalleled client service. At GDS Wealth Management, we strive to provide our clients with a sense of security and assurance as they pursue their financial goals.
Our mission: to give clients peace of mind by delivering sophisticated financial planning and an exceptional level of personal service.
THE OPPORTUNITY
We are looking for a Financial Advisor who wants to build something meaningful — not just manage a book. In this role, you will:
- Have the opportunity to follow up on firm-generated leads, creating a track record of sales accomplishments and consistently meeting or exceeding targets.
- Deliver financial planning to the client base and assist the firm’s principal financial advisor as needed.
- Participate in required meetings, training, and continuing education requirements.
- Work to build and maintain relationships with internal and external parties.
- Contribute actively to the firm's expansion across North Texas and beyond
- Embrace ongoing training, continuing education, and demonstrate genuine commitment to lifelong learning
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Experience & Credentials
- 3–5 years of financial planning and/or investment advisory experience, ideally with high-net-worth clients
- Active Series 65 or 66 license required
- Clean U-4 and U-5 history required
- CFP® designation preferred
- Bachelor’s degree or higher strongly preferred
Skills & Attributes
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Who You Are
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Self-directed and results-driven — you own your outcomes without waiting to be managed
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Exceptional communicator who builds client confidence through clarity and consistency
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Detail-oriented with strong organizational habits and disciplined follow-through
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Resilient under pressure and motivated by challenge, not deterred by it
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Genuine desire to serve clients and make a lasting impact on their financial lives
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OUR CULTURE
We operate by five guiding behaviors that define how we work — with our clients, with each other, and with ourselves.
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Develop
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Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same.
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Collaborate
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Work with and through others to achieve outcomes that matter.
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Decide
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Make prompt, pragmatic choices with the client at the center.
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Deliver
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Take ownership and hold yourself accountable for results.
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Improve
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Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm. Kaizen is not a buzzword here — it’s how we operate.
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WHAT WE OFFER
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Compensation
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Competitive base salary plus performance incentives, scaled to experience and potential
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Health Benefits
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Health insurance and 401(k) with matching contributions
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Work Culture
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A collaborative, high-performance environment where your expertise is valued and recognized
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Growth
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Ongoing training, mentorship, and professional development — we invest heavily in the people we hire
Real opportunity to grow with a firm on an upward trajectory
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Other
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Access to firm-generated leads to accelerate your pipeline
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WHO THRIVES HERE
Our best advisors are driven by something more than a paycheck. They take pride in their craft, hold themselves to a high standard, and bring a service-first mindset to every client relationship. They welcome feedback, bounce back from setbacks, and consistently go the extra mile — not because they’re asked to, but because that’s who they are.
If you are a fiduciary at heart — someone who does right by clients every time, without exception — we would love to hear from you.
READY TO BUILD SOMETHING GREAT?
Fill out the application below and a member of our team will be in touch.
Given the demand for this role, we will prioritize the most qualified candidates.
