About the role
Position Summary
A Wealth Planner will provide comprehensive wealth management strategies consistent with our clients’ goals and values. This colleague will support a Wealth Advisor in managing client relationships. Alongside the advisor , the Wealth Planner
will focus primarily on portfolio construction, with individualized financial plans and recommendations to help clients meet their financial goals as a secondary responsibility.
The planner will also
assist
with client meetings and present findings and recommendations.
Primary Responsibilities
Assist
- advisory team with onboarding of new clients: customize our standard contract with new client information, obtain all
- appropriate forms
- from
- custodian , and work with each new client to ensure
- accurate
- completion. Coordinate submission with the custodian for processing.
- Responsible for cash transfers, wires, data maintenance,
- reporting
- and trading as needed.
- Processing account openings, depositing electronic checks, moving money, and processing tasks with custodians.
- Proactively interact with clients and
- assist
- in creating an outstanding client experience.
- Schedule client meetings.
- Receive client calls and resolve questions/issues as needed.
- Analyze and input client data into financial planning software.
Assist
- with the
- timely
- completion and submission of all
- client
- related transaction requests.
Preparing forms and reports for client meetings
.
Conduct independent research and build financial plans for prospective clients.
Develop client recommendations with assistance from the Wealth Advisor.
Assist
in building comprehensive financial plans.
Organize and
maintain
the CRM system (Salesforce), utilize financial planning software (
eMoney
).
Ongoing maintenance and quality control of CRM.
Other duties as assigned
Required Credentials
Bachelor’s degree
- Series 65 (to be obtained within three months of hire date)
- 5+ years financial planning, estate
- planning
- and/or tax planning/ preparation experience
Pursuing or has
attained
a CFP®
Skills & Competencies
Ability to talk to clients independently
Ability to train and mentor Client Service Associates
- Ability to develop wealth planning and investment recommendations and present to clients when applicable
- Working knowledge of e-Money, Salesforce
- a strong
- plus.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills, and ability to organize and prioritize work
- in order to
- meet deadlines in a proactive manner with little supervision
- required .
- Must accept and thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Ability to build and
- maintain
- relationships with potential and current clients.
- Tenacious about doing what is right for the client – always.
Physical Requirements
Prolonged
- periods
- sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Compensation Range
$ 110,000 - $120,000
Why
Cerity
Partners
:
Our people drive our success by working together to deliver exceptional service to our clients. Below is
a glimpse of the key elements of our total rewards package:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance – day 1!
- 401(k) savings and investment plan options with 4% match
Flexible PTO policy
Parental Leave
Financial
- assistance
- for advanced education and professional designations
- Opportunity to give back time to local communities
Commuter benefits
Cerity Partners is committed to providing an environment where all individuals can be their authentic selves. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who respects each individual and supports the diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences of our colleagues. We are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
Cerity Partners is committed to working with and providing accommodations to applicants with disabilities or special needs. For those needing accommodations, please reach out to
careers@ceritypartners.com.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.