Assistant Financial Planner

Job Overview

This role is ideal for someone with a strong understanding of financial planning, investment strategies, and a passion for helping clients succeed. While a CFP designation is not required, the successful candidate should have relevant experience and credentials that support their ability to provide financial guidance and planning services.

Responsibilities

Specific Duties include, but are not limited to:

Financial Plan Development and Support

• Gather and analyze client data to develop personalized financial plans, approaching each case as a steward committed to safeguarding clients' best interests and long-term financial well-being.
• Collaborate with senior advisors to prepare detailed recommendations for client meetings, continually seeking ways to grow in skills and knowledge to enhance client outcomes.
• Use planning software (eMoney) to project financial scenarios and create robust strategies, demonstrating accountability through precise, reliable plan development and thorough attention to client details.

Client Engagement and Service

• Actively participate in client meetings with a positive and approachable attitude, building trust and fostering a welcoming environment that enhances the client experience.
• Listen attentively to clients’ concerns and address planning gaps, consistently acting as a steward of their financial goals and proactively supporting their long-term needs.
• Support senior advisors in fulfilling client requests promptly, ensuring that all follow-up items are handled efficiently as a team player dedicated to excellent service.

Insurance Sales and Support

• Identify potential insurance needs within financial plans, presenting options in a way that demonstrates a steward-like care for clients' financial stability and future security.
• Maintain an active insurance license and stay up-to-date on product knowledge, fulfilling the accountability required to confidently discuss and manage clients’ insurance needs.
• Approach insurance-related discussions with a positive and solution-oriented mindset, making clients feel informed and empowered to make the best decisions for their families.

Data and Process Management

• Enter client data accurately and maintain complete records in the firm’s CRM (Wealthbox), consistently showing accountability through precise, compliant documentation practices.
• Regularly review data entries for completeness and collaborate with team members to refine workflows, embodying a growth mindset and looking for ways to improve processes for enhanced client service.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to streamline processes, consistently acting as a team player who contributes to a cohesive, client-centered workflow.

Firm Growth and Contribution

• Support the firm’s AUM growth goals by actively contributing to planning processes that enhance client engagement, exemplifying the value of growth through dedication to firm-wide objectives.
• Embrace a long-term approach to client relationships by encouraging retention through attentive service and regular engagement, demonstrating a steward-like commitment to their financial success.
• Collaborate across the team to share insights, refine best practices, and onboard new clients, continuously functioning as a team player who supports collective goals and firm growth.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field is preferred.
• 2-5 years of experience in financial planning, advisory, or a similar role.
• Series 7 & 66 (or 63 & 65)
• Strong knowledge of financial planning concepts, investment strategies, and industry regulations.
• Proficiency with financial planning software (experience with Precise FP is beneficial).
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, with a client-first approach.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Compensation Package:

• Bonus opportunities
• Yearly bonus

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Financial services: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Yorkville, IL 60560 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Yorkville, IL 60560: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000 - $70,000