PRESIDIO WEALTH PARTNERS
Career Architecture & Team Model
Two frameworks that define how Presidio is built — the model that puts clients at the center of everything, and the ladder that shows every advisor exactly where they stand and where they're going.
MODEL ONE — CLIENT CENTRICITY

The client is the center of everything we do. Every service Presidio provides — financial planning, tax strategy, investment management, estate planning, risk management, and exit planning — exists to serve one person: the client. The WM is the delivery mechanism for all of it. Six disciplines. One focus.

CLIENT AT THE CENTER — SIX DISCIPLINES IN SERVICE
THE CLIENT CENTER OF EVERYTHING FINANCIAL PLAN TAX STRATEGY INVEST- MENTS RISK MANAGEMENT ESTATE PLAN EXIT PLANNING ALL DISCIPLINES SERVE THE CLIENT
MODEL TWO — WEALTH MANAGER CENTRICITY

The Wealth Manager is the center of the franchise. Seven world-class departments — powered by best-in-class technology, the industry's most effective growth engine, and airtight compliance infrastructure — exist for one purpose: to make the WM unstoppable. When every support function is firing, the WM can do the only thing that actually matters: serve the client at the highest level possible.

WM AT THE CENTER — SEVEN DEPARTMENTS IN SUPPORT
WEALTH MANAGER CENTER OF FRANCHISE GROWTH ENGINE INVEST- MENTS ADMIN & SUPPORT OPERA- TIONS TECH & SYSTEMS COMPLI- ANCE EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP ALL DEPARTMENTS SERVE THE WM
WHAT EACH DEPARTMENT UNLOCKS FOR THE WEALTH MANAGER
GROWTH ENGINE
"Qualified, pre-educated prospects show up ready to become clients — without you cold-calling, networking blind, or explaining what a CFP is."
Industry-leading digital and seminar lead generation funnels
AI-powered lead scoring — you only talk to people who are ready
Done-for-you content marketing across YouTube, LinkedIn, and podcast
EntrePlaybook niche positioning — competitors can't replicate it
You close. We fill the top of the funnel.
INVESTMENTS
"You walk into every client meeting with institutional-grade investment solutions and a defensible story — built by a team of experts you never have to manage."
Investment committee and model portfolio architecture handled for you
Access to alternatives, private equity, and custom allocations
Tax overlay, concentrated position, and multi-generational strategy
Best-in-class portfolio technology and real-time reporting
You present the strategy. We build and maintain it.
TECHNOLOGY & SYSTEMS
"Your practice runs on autopilot. CRM reminders, planning workflows, client portals, and reporting — all happen without you touching a single spreadsheet."
Best-in-class CRM, financial planning, and proposal automation
AI-assisted meeting prep, note-taking, and follow-up generation
Client portal delivering a white-glove digital experience 24/7
Integrated data that eliminates manual entry and human error
You focus on the relationship. Systems handle the rest.
ADMIN & SUPPORT
"Every piece of paper, every account transfer, every client request is handled before you even know it existed. Your time is spent with clients — never in back-office."
Account opening, ACAT transfers, and onboarding handled end-to-end
Scheduling, confirmation, and client communication managed for you
Same-day turnaround on routine client service requests
Nothing falls through the cracks. Ever.
OPERATIONS
"The firm infrastructure you're standing on is institutional-grade. Processes, workflows, and systems that would cost seven figures to build — already built for you."
Documented workflows for every client scenario and service request
Continuous process improvement so friction disappears over time
Scalable infrastructure that grows with your book — not against it
Operational problems escalate to leadership — never to you.
COMPLIANCE
"You never have a regulatory nightmare that ends your career. Every client interaction, every recommendation, every document is defensible — because we built the system that makes it that way."
SEC and FINRA compliant marketing and advertising review
Fiduciary documentation and suitability frameworks built-in
Proactive regulatory monitoring — you hear about changes before they affect clients
Best-in-class archiving, record-keeping, and audit readiness
You give advice with confidence. We protect you while you do it.
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
"You have the firm's full weight behind every client relationship. Doors open because of the Presidio name. Deals close because of what we've built. You win because leadership works for you — not the other way around."
Firm brand and reputation that pre-sells you before you walk in the room
Strategic direction that keeps the firm 5 years ahead of the market
Leadership removes obstacles — WMs are never blocked by bureaucracy
Culture that attracts the best advisors and the best clients
You grow your book. Leadership grows the platform under it.

Every level has a clear price of admission. Advancement at Presidio is earned through objective criteria — credentials, client complexity, book growth, and demonstrated leadership. Compensation increases materially at every rung. The path from Associate to EVP is fully visible from day one.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
XII
LEVEL XII · EXECUTIVE
EVP
Executive Vice President
SCOPE
Firm-wide leadership
CLIENT COMPLEXITY
Highest in firm · Meridian
COMP TRAJECTORY
Equity / profit participation
▼ MORE
WHAT THIS LEVEL MEANS
Co-leads the firm with the CEO
Owns firm culture, succession, and strategic vision
Every decision carries a valuation implication
Compensation includes equity or profit participation
HOW YOU GET HERE
Board recommendation + executive selection process
Proven firm-wide impact at SVP level
Recognized externally as a leader in the firm's niche
This is a destination, not a guaranteed promotion
XI
LEVEL XI · EXECUTIVE
SVP
Senior Vice President
SCOPE
Multi-division oversight
CLIENT COMPLEXITY
Ultra-HNW · complex estates
COMP TRAJECTORY
Senior executive structure
▼ MORE
ROLE
Oversees multiple VPs and their divisions
Owns firm-wide growth targets for their scope
Co-leads firm strategy with CEO and EVP
GATE TO EVP
Material firm AUM and margin growth under SVP leadership
Developed at least one VP into a strong independent leader
Board-level endorsement required
X
LEVEL X · EXECUTIVE
VP
Vice President
SCOPE
Division or channel lead
CLIENT COMPLEXITY
Large, complex client books
COMP TRAJECTORY
Executive comp structure
▼ MORE
ROLE
Leads a defined division, channel, or service line
Owns divisional revenue and growth targets
Sits on the firm's leadership team
GATE TO SVP
Division achieves AUM and revenue growth targets
Strong team retention and promotion track record
CEO endorsement required · minimum 2–3 years at VP
🔒 EXECUTIVE GATE — SELECTION PROCESS, NOT A PROMOTION
SENIOR WEALTH MANAGER · CFP + SPECIALIZATION
IX
LEVEL IX · SENIOR WM
Senior III
Pre-executive · firm leader
AUM
Highest individual books in firm
CLIENT COMPLEXITY
Meridian-tier clients · maximum complexity
COMP TRAJECTORY
Near VP-level total comp
▼ MORE
ROLE
Manages the firm's most strategic client relationships
Leads a team of 5–10 advisors with full P&L accountability
Defines and leads a strategic pillar of the firm
GATE TO VP
CFP + secondary credential active — both required
Team AUM significantly above Senior II threshold
Executive assessment + board recommendation required
VIII
LEVEL VIII · SENIOR WM
Senior II
Team leader · business developer
AUM
Significantly larger book than Senior I
CLIENT COMPLEXITY
Ultra-HNW · approaching Meridian
COMP TRAJECTORY
Meaningfully higher than Senior I
▼ MORE
ROLE
Oversees a team of 3–6 advisors across multiple tiers
Leads specific firm initiatives — niche, channel, or service line
Active in recruiting, culture, and firm brand-building
GATE TO SENIOR III
AUM, retention, and net new business thresholds met
Team collectively manages significantly above Solo Senior I book
Minimum 24 months at Senior II
VII
LEVEL VII · SENIOR WM
Senior I
CFP + specialization · team lead
AUM
Larger, more complex than Lead III
CLIENT COMPLEXITY
Ultra-HNW · complex planning needs
COMP TRAJECTORY
Senior tier step-up from Lead III
▼ MORE
ROLE
Manages the firm's most complex client relationships
Leads a team of 2–4 advisors
Represents Presidio externally in community and professional networks
GATE TO SENIOR II
CFP + secondary credential active and current — both required
AUM and retention thresholds achieved
Demonstrable team leadership with documented outcomes
🔐 CREDENTIAL GATE — SECONDARY DESIGNATION REQUIRED (CPWA, CIMA, EA, CPA, OR JD)
LEAD WEALTH MANAGER · CFP REQUIRED
VI
LEVEL VI · LEAD WM
Lead III
CFP + specialization · pre-senior
AUM
Growing toward Senior threshold
CLIENT COMPLEXITY
Complex, high-net-worth clients
COMP TRAJECTORY
Materially higher than Lead II
▼ MORE
ROLE
Leads a defined planning specialty — estate, business exit, or tax
Serves as internal subject matter expert in their discipline
Mentors advisors across Associate and Lead tiers
GATE TO SENIOR I
Secondary credential earned — hard gate, no exceptions
AUM and retention thresholds met
Demonstrable team leadership · minimum 18 months at Lead III
V
LEVEL V · LEAD WM
Lead II
CFP · referral generator · mentor
AUM
Growing book · high-value clients
CLIENT COMPLEXITY
HNW · more complex planning needs
COMP TRAJECTORY
Increased from Lead I
▼ MORE
ROLE
Manages larger, more complex client relationships
Contributes to firm content and educational initiatives
Builds COI and referral partner relationships
GATE TO LEAD III
CFP active · secondary credential in active pursuit
AUM and retention thresholds met
Net new client growth targets achieved · minimum 18 months
IV
LEVEL IV · LEAD WM
Lead I
CFP · fully independent advisor
AUM
First fully independent book
CLIENT COMPLEXITY
HNW · independent ownership
COMP TRAJECTORY
Meaningful step-up from Associate III
▼ MORE
ROLE
Independently manages a full client book
Runs all meetings and annual reviews without supervision
Begins mentoring Associate WMs
GATE TO LEAD II
CFP active and current — required to stay in Lead tier
AUM and retention thresholds met
Minimum 3 qualified referrals generated · minimum 12 months
🔐 CREDENTIAL GATE — CFP REQUIRED TO ENTER LEAD TIER
ASSOCIATE WEALTH MANAGER · INTERNAL SUPPORT & DEVELOPMENT
III
LEVEL III · ASSOCIATE WM
Associate III
First client exposure · CFP in progress
CLIENT RESPONSIBILITY
Limited · supervised client interactions
FOCUS
Smaller accounts · team-assisted delivery
COMP TRAJECTORY
Increased from Associate II
▼ MORE
ROLE
First rung with any client-facing responsibilities
Assists in client meetings under direct WM supervision
Handles smaller, simpler accounts only
Building independence before CFP completion
GATE TO LEAD I
CFP designation earned — hard gate, no exceptions
Demonstrates independent client communication capability
Manager recommendation · clean compliance record
II
LEVEL II · ASSOCIATE WM
Associate II
Internal support · no client responsibility
CLIENT RESPONSIBILITY
None — internal support role
FOCUS
Planning support · WM enablement
COMP TRAJECTORY
Increased from Associate I
▼ MORE
ROLE
Supports Lead WMs with planning prep and deliverables
Produces financial plans, reports, and client materials
No direct client relationship ownership at this level
Deepening knowledge of Presidio's planning methodology
GATE TO ASSOCIATE III
CFP enrollment confirmed — actively in program
All training modules complete
Demonstrated planning competency · manager recommendation
I
LEVEL I · ASSOCIATE WM
Associate I
Internal support · no client responsibility
CLIENT RESPONSIBILITY
None — internal support role
FOCUS
Operations · admin · learning fundamentals
COMP TRAJECTORY
Entry-level · defined starting point
▼ MORE
ROLE
Handles administrative and operational support for the WM team
Account paperwork, scheduling, CRM maintenance, data entry
Learns the firm's planning process, tools, and standards
No client-facing responsibilities at this level
GATE TO ASSOCIATE II
Minimum 12 months at Associate I
All onboarding and training modules complete
Demonstrated reliability and planning process knowledge
Series 65 or 66 licensed · manager recommendation
THE PRESIDIO CAREER ARC
Associate
SUPPORT · I–III
Lead
CFP · IV–VI
Senior
CFP+ · VII–IX
VP
EXEC · X
SVP
EXEC · XI
EVP
PINNACLE · XII
Every level has a defined price of admission. Every gate has an objective standard. Compensation increases materially at every rung. The path from Associate I to EVP is long — and completely visible from day one.