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Financial Planning Associate

Lead Advisor
Brook, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/6/2025

Lead Advisor is a wealth management recruiting and consulting firm. This role is for one of our clients in Oak Brook. To view other open roles, visit jobs.lead-advisor.com

Our client, an award winning, wealth management practice in Greater Chicago is hiring a Planning Associate to support the two practice owners / partners. The Planning associate may also support and collaborate with other client facing team members. The Planning Associate must be able to work in a fast paced environment, manage multiple priorities and deliver first class service to clients.

Responsibilities : (but are not limited to) :

PROPOSAL AND CASE PREPARATION

  • Handle case notes, processing correspondence, maintaining client case files and filing performance reports, account forms and other advisory paperwork
  • Gathering information for advisor meetings with client / prospect
  • Managing workflow from team to centralized Planning Department
  • Preparing advisory annual review information
  • Preparing and modifying planning and investment / advisory proposals
  • Preparing investment policy statement, needs-based analysis or financial plan
  • Recommending fund portfolio options

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Health and Life licensed or gain licensing within 6 months of employment
  • Financial Service or Insurance industry experience preferred
  • Experience with financial planning software preferred
  • Series 6 or 7 required, and Series 63
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Able to practice active listening and communicate in a direct manner
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to work with a high degree of accuracy
  • Ability to manage multiple diverse projects and assignments in a timely and quality manner
  • Willingness to learn
  • Ability to embrace change and work in a fast-paced environment
  • Able to work both independently and on a team
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Must have or obtain one or more of the following insurance designations : CLU, ChFC or CFP
  • About us : We are a rapidly expanding financial planning firm located in the vibrant Chicago suburbs, dedicated to providing comprehensive financial guidance to high-net-worth (HNW) individuals nationwide. We are in the top 1% of firms in our system, and we are looking to get even better. Our team is committed to delivering personalized, top-tier service, ensuring our clients' financial aspirations are not just met but exceeded. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a Planning Associate who shares our passion for making a meaningful impact in our clients' lives through exceptional service.

    Location : 3x a week in Oak Brook office

    Salary : 70-90k

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