Careers at Meridian

Build your advisory practice with Meridian.

Universal Wealth agents, outside experienced advisors with client books, career changers and career starters are welcome. No prior UW affiliation or existing client book is required for the new-advisor path.

Apply as an advisor Review qualifications

Three starting points. One review process.

Where are you starting?

Outside advisors are welcome; UW affiliation is not required. Current or former UW connections and recruiter introductions are optional self-reported context, separate from qualifications and firm approval.

01 · UW and referral partners

Turn your referral experience into a registered advisory career.

Referral partners remain uncompensated for client introductions unless licensed as an Investment Adviser Representative (IAR). If you are ready to expand your service offering and pursue an advisory role, we provide a structured review process, Series 65 guidance, and turn-key onboarding.

Registration alone does not establish a right to compensation. Advisory compensation is separate from referral introductions and requires applicable registration, firm approval and an executed agreement.

1. Prepare: study for Series 65 or document an applicable examination exemption.
2. Apply: submit your qualifications using the email associated with any existing referral records, if applicable.
3. Complete review: background, disclosures, registration and written onboarding terms.
4. Begin after approval: provide advisory services only once required registration and firm approval are complete.

Apply Through Referral Partner Pathway

02 · New advisors and career changers

Start an advisory career from where you are.

For career changers and new industry entrants. No prior UW affiliation or existing client book is required. Qualifications, registration and firm approval remain subject to review.

Explore New Advisor Onboarding Start my advisor journey

03 · Established advisors

Bring your experience. Plan your next chapter.

For experienced representatives and independent candidates seeking an RIA platform with CRM, personalized pages, custodial coordination and compliance support.

Document your current exams, designation and registration history.
Share your approach to client relationships and a resume or LinkedIn profile.
Optionally estimate your transferable client book; all transfers depend on client choice and eligibility.
Review the transition, outside activities and onboarding scope with Meridian.

Apply as an established advisor

Explore Advisor Practice Transition

Built by Advisors, for Advisors

The client relationship belongs to you—not the firm. We provide the infrastructure, technology, and strategic network so you can serve your clients without corporate friction.

Complete Practice Autonomy ('The Playground')

You own your client relationships. We provide multi-custodial flexibility across leading industry platforms so you can tailor solutions to every client without rigid corporate mandates.

Competitive Fee-Based Compensation

Enjoy highly competitive, transparent fee splits designed for growing advisors, paired with low operational overhead and zero hidden fees.

Fully Digital Tech Stack & Compliance

Modern Wealthbox-driven CRM, paperless client onboarding, and automated compliance tools keep you compliant while minimizing administrative paperwork.

20+ Years of Business & Legal Connections

Tap directly into our established two-decade network of CPAs, estate planning attorneys, business owners, and tax experts to deliver holistic wealth solutions.

Custodian availability, compensation, technology and support are confirmed during onboarding. Access to multiple top-tier custodians depends on available arrangements and account eligibility. Autonomy remains subject to client choice, applicable agreements, registration requirements and Meridian's supervisory policies. Third-party costs may apply.

Candidate qualification checklist

Know the requirements before you apply.

1. Examination or designation pathway

Meet an applicable qualification route, or apply as a candidate working toward it:

Series 65, or the Series 66 + Series 7 combination, with applicable timing and other examination requirements.
A current designation in good standing that qualifies for an applicable state exemption: CFP®, CFA®, ChFC®, CIC or PFS.

Passing an exam or holding a designation does not itself authorize advisory activity. Waivers, prior-registration provisions and state requirements must be verified before registration approval.

2. Compliance and background review

CRD and disclosures: pre-hire record review, including FINRA records where applicable, and complete disclosure of required events.
Form U4 and supervision: properly executed disclosures, qualification evidence and acknowledgment of Meridian's written supervisory procedures.
Outside business activities: disclose all OBAs and personal brokerage accounts for review.
Fingerprints / Live Scan: complete any requirement applicable to your jurisdiction or role. DFPI currently states that fingerprint cards are not required for California IAR registration.

Meridian and the applicable regulator review eligibility. A filing is not registration approval. Review California DFPI guidance.

What you provide

Exam completion or designation evidence and a licensing plan.
Complete Form U4 disclosures, background information and any required fingerprints.
Outside activity and personal account disclosures.
Your client relationship and prospecting plan, consistent with registration and firm policies.

What Meridian coordinates

Applicable state U4 filings and registration fee sponsorship.
ADV Part 2B preparation and supervisory onboarding.
Technology provisioning, personalized pages and custodial integration.
Written onboarding terms that confirm support, fee sponsorship and engagement scope.

Start the conversation

Apply to join Meridian.

Tell us where you are in your qualification journey. Applications are reviewed separately from active-advisor registration, and existing referral history is connected for the team's review where a profile can be verified.

Your pathway

Entry background (self-reported, optional)

Confirm the suggested background or choose your own. This is context for review, not verification of licensing or registration. UW partners may already hold qualifications.

Outside advisors may apply without any UW affiliation. These optional reports provide recruitment context and relationship history, not verified affiliation or qualifications.

Recruiter / introducer (optional, self-reported)

If an introducer is suggested, confirm or edit the name. This report is unverified and does not establish UW affiliation.

UW connection (optional, self-reported)

Full name

Phone

Resident state / territory

Current licensing / examination status

CRD number (if previously registered)

Estimated transferable AUM ($, optional)

An estimate only; transfers depend on client choice and eligibility.

Resume or LinkedIn profile link

Provide a secure HTTPS link that our reviewers can access.

I confirm that the information provided is accurate to the best of my knowledge and consent to Meridian reviewing my application and contacting me about it. I understand that an application does not establish employment, adviser registration or permission to provide advisory services. See our Privacy Policy.

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