External Wholesaler - Retail Sales - Dallas / Fort Worth (TX) Territory
About New York Life Investment Management
With over $800 billion in assets under management, NYLIM is a Pensions & Investments' Top 30 Largest Money Manager and one of the largest global asset managers serving institutional, retail and insurance clients. NYLIM brings together the firm's global investment teams under one unified brand, combining specialized expertise with the strength and stability of New York Life.
Our platform is built on disciplined active management, deep investment capabilities and a long-term partnership approach designed to deliver enduring value across market cycles and help clients navigate the next era of investing.
More powerful, together, we combine the agility of specialized investment teams with the scale and longevity of a leading mutual institution.
External Wholesaler - Retail Sales - Dallas / Fort Worth (TX) Territory
New York Life Investments is seeking a dynamic and results-driven External Wholesaler to represent our investment solutions-including mutual funds, separately managed accounts (SMAs), and ETFs-to financial advisors across Dallas / Fort Worth, Texas area. This individual will work with both wirehouse and independent broker-dealer channels, serving as a trusted resource and strategic partner to financial professionals in the region.
What You'll Do:
- Develop and execute a strategic business plan to grow market share, drive asset growth, and enhance profitability across the assigned territory.
- Effectively represent New York Life Investments' products and services, clearly articulating their value and competitive advantages to financial advisors.
- Deliver technical product information and market insights, leveraging strong knowledge of capital markets, competitor offerings, and industry trends.
- Collaborate with Internal Advisor Consultants and the broader sales team to drive sales of mutual funds, SMAs, ETFs, and limited partnerships.
- Manage a travel and entertainment budget responsibly and within assigned guidelines.
- Travel frequently-50% or more-to build and maintain advisor relationships and drive business growth across Dallas / Fort Worth, Texas area.
What You'll Bring:
- Active FINRA Series 7 and 63 licenses (required).
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or a related field (preferred).
- Must reside within the required territory.
- Minimum 5 years of asset management sales experience or financial advisor experience, ideally within the assigned territory.
- Demonstrated success in meeting or exceeding sales targets and building long-term advisor relationships.
- Deep knowledge of investment products, including mutual funds, ETFs, SMAs, and capital markets.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to build credibility and rapport with advisors at all levels.
- Passion for financial markets and ongoing learning.
- Natural curiosity with the ability to ask thoughtful questions and uncover advisor needs.
- A consultative sales approach focused on adding value rather than just selling.
- A drive to become indispensable to advisors through insights, service, and strategic partnership.
- Strong execution skills with the ability to monitor sales performance and pivot strategies in response to market dynamics.
Our Benefits
We provide a full package of benefits for employees and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that everyone has equal access to resources and opportunities to thrive.
Recognized as one of America's Best Employers, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit the Careers page.
Job Level: LEVELPF4
Pay Transparency
Salary Range: ase salary $75,000 + Sales Incentives
Overtime eligible: Exempt
Discretionary bonus eligible: No
Sales bonus eligible: Yes
Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual's experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.
Our Benefits
We provide a full package of benefits for employees - and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work.Click hereto discover more about our comprehensive benefit options or visit our NYL Benefits Site.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences, we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities. Click here to learn more about New York Life's leadership in this space.
Recognized as one of Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit the Careers page of www.NewYorkLife.com.
Job Requisition ID: 94701
Skills Required
- Active FINRA Series 7 license
- Active FINRA Series 63 license
- Residence within the assigned Dallas–Fort Worth territory
- Minimum five years of asset management sales experience or financial advisor experience
- Demonstrated success meeting or exceeding sales targets
- Experience building long-term advisor relationships
- Deep knowledge of mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and capital markets
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Consultative sales approach and ability to uncover advisor needs
- Strong execution skills and ability to monitor sales performance and adjust strategies
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or a related field
- Experience in the assigned territory
New York Life Insurance Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Corporate employees are offered a 401(k) with company match and, for many roles, a defined‑benefit pension, with both the employee contributions and company match vesting 100% from day one. Qualified financial professionals may also have access to a defined‑benefit plan, per plan documents.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid New Parent leave doubled to 8 weeks for all parents as of January 1, 2024, and birthing parents typically receive an additional 6 weeks of paid short‑term disability. The company also highlights fertility and adoption support, backup childcare, tutoring, and elder‑care resources.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are paired with HRAs/FSAs, an Employee Assistance Program, wellness programs, and telemedicine. Work/life perks such as gym discounts or on‑site gyms further reinforce the health and wellbeing offering.
New York Life Insurance Company Insights
What We Do
At New York Life, our 180-year legacy of integrity, mutuality, and financial strength fuels a future defined by bold transformation. As the largest mutual life insurance company in the U.S., we operate on behalf of our policy owners—not shareholders. That structure allows us to take a long-term view, investing in people, purpose, and innovation that endures. Guided by a clear enterprise vision to become a technology-, data-, and AI-powered company, we’re modernizing our platforms, rearchitecting experiences, and embedding intelligence across our products and services. Our mission has always been about helping people through life’s most meaningful moments. Today, technology is amplifying that mission—enabling us to serve clients, advisors, and communities in more personalized, proactive ways. With a diversified business portfolio spanning insurance, investments, retirement, group benefits, and direct-to-consumer offerings, New York Life delivers the stability of a Fortune 100 company with the agility of one that’s continuously evolving. We’re powered by a values-led culture, inclusive teams, and a shared belief that when our people thrive, so does our company. Here, tradition fuels momentum—and your ideas, energy, and growth power what’s next.
Why Work With Us
New York Life is transforming from the inside out—blending 180 years of trust with the velocity of innovation. What makes us different is our culture: grounded in integrity, humanity, and shared success—values that show up in how we work, lead, and grow. If you want a place where innovation has purpose—build what's next with us.
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