Director of Corporate Development

Description :

Head of M&A - RIA Acquisitions

Position : Director of Corporate Development

Reports To : President of Advisory Services

Location : St. Louis or Houston

Compensation : Competitive base + performance-based incentives tied to deal success and integration outcomes

Overview

Larson Financial Group is a rapidly expanding wealth management enterprise currently managing over $7B in assets across two RIAs. We are pursuing an aggressive inorganic growth strategy, targeting 5-10 RIA acquisitions in the next 2-3 years. We are seeking an experienced Head of M&A to build and lead our acquisition and integration efforts from the ground up.

The ideal candidate is a strategic operator and dealmaker who can build a sustainable acquisition pipeline, lead transactions end-to-end, and ensure smooth integration of acquired firms into our platform. This is a high-impact role with significant visibility and influence across our leadership team.

Responsibilities

M&A Strategy & Sourcing

• Develop and execute a strategic roadmap for RIA acquisitions aligned with firm growth goals.
• Identify, research, and cultivate relationships with target firms and potential sellers.
• Manage and track acquisition pipeline using CRM tools and market intelligence.
• Negotiate NDAs, LOIs, and definitive agreements alongside executive and legal teams.

Deal Execution

Integration & Value Creation

Leadership & Communication

Requirements : Qualifications

Success in This Role Looks Like

Larson offers a generous employee benefits & perks package :

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