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Financial Planning Consultant

Simplicity Group Holdings
Summit, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 2/2/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/2/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title : Financial Planning Consultant

Reports to : SVP

Department : Simplicity Wealth : Planning

Location : 86 Summit Ave, Summit NJ 07901 (in-office full-time)

Classification : Full-time / Exempt

Summary / Job Objective : We have a current opening for our internal Financial Planning Team. We are seeking an individual who is a strong relationship builder with great communication skills and a problem-solving mindset, that thrives in a fast-paced and evolving organization. Our ideal candidate is self-motivated, a proactive tech savvy learner, consistently performs at a high level under variable workloads, and has a passion for making a positive impact on client’s lives. You will have exposure to all areas of financial services with a primary focus on creating Investment Proposals and conducting portfolio analysis for affiliated Financial Advisors using our proprietary technology platform. This is not a “Financial Analyst” position. This is focused on helping Financial Advisors get properly Invested in the Stock Market.

Primary Responsibilities :

  • Meets with affiliated Advisors to collect client information and build strong relationships (Phone / Video)
  • Works with affiliated Advisors in ensuring the proper forms are collected pre / post client meeting
  • Will be the primary interface between affiliated Advisors responsible for analyzing sensitive client information and inputting it into the Simplicity Wealth Platform
  • Services planning-related requests with a focus on providing a high quality & responsive experience
  • Extensive communication with internal and external clients using email and phone
  • Collaborates, Coaches, and answers Advisor questions via e-mail, video, and phone
  • Conducts educational Webinars to continue to educate and teach Advisors Planning best practices
  • Handles inbound calls to the Planning Team and addresses and resolves any Advisor needs
  • Handles Quality Assurance related to the Wealth Proposal as Tech is regularly updated

Qualifications :

  • Bachelor’s degree (Required)
  • Prior experience in a Financial Services capacity (RIA, IAR, Bank, Broker Dealer, Annuity, Life) (Required)
  • Must be Tech Savvy : Strong Proficiency in Google Office Suite (Excel, Word, Drive, eMail, etc) (Required)
  • Series 65, CFP, CHFc or willingness to obtain any of these is a plus (Company Sponsored)
  • Passionate about the client experience and the financial services industry
  • Favors direct communication & possesses an ability to receive constructive feedback
  • Able to uphold the firm’s purpose, vision, and values and has high ethical standards
  • Core Competencies :

  • Strong organizational, prioritization, interpersonal & time management skills
  • Strong mathematical and analytical skills
  • Excellent communications skills; both verbal and written
  • Collaborative and able to work effectively with others
  • Flexible team player who is highly adaptable to change and open to new ideas
  • Personable attitude and willingness to build relationships with Advisors
  • Desire to learn a wide array of subject matter
  • Self-starter with ability to work independently
  • Problem- solving / troubleshooting ability
  • Ability to prioritize and / or seek assistance in determining task priority
  • Willingness to take initiative and proactively follow up with clients without being asked
  • Compensation & Benefits :

    Compensation (based on experience & licenses)

  • Base salary : $65,000 -$80,000
  • This is an Exempt position
  • Annual performance bonus target : 10%
  • Benefits

  • Employee benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, other)
  • 401k with employer match
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid parking
  • Location : 86 Summit Ave, Summit NJ 07901

  • This role is an in-office position
  • Company Description

    Headquartered in Summit, New Jersey, Simplicity Financial Marketing Group Holdings (“Simplicity

    Group”) is a financial holding company in the independent financial services sector that specializes in the

    distribution of retirement and financial planning products. Simplicity Group partners with insurance and

    investment professionals to help provide consumers with guaranteed income and life insurance products,

    wealth accumulation strategies, disability and long-term care protection in support of a holistic financial

    strategy.

    Through its vast distribution network, Simplicity Group has assisted with the placement of more than $10

    billion of insurance financial assets and has $10 billion of assets under management and advisement as

    of Q3 2024. Simplicity Group is a fast-growing business, focused on organic growth initiatives to help its

    distribution partners expand their businesses. It is also focused on growing by acquisition. Simplicity

    Group has over 1,000 employees and 70 operating subsidiaries. Simplicity Group is owned by two of the

    leading San Francisco-based financial and tech-enabled services private equity firms and by its operating

    Partners, who help drive Simplicity Group’s day-to-day business.

    For more information, please visit simplicitygroup.com.

    Company Description

    Headquartered in Summit, New Jersey, Simplicity Financial Marketing Group Holdings (“Simplicity Group”) is a financial holding company in the independent financial services sector that specializes in the distribution of retirement and financial planning products. Simplicity Group partners with insurance and investment professionals to help provide consumers with guaranteed income and life insurance products, wealth accumulation strategies, disability and long-term care protection in support of a holistic financial strategy. Through its vast distribution network, Simplicity Group has assisted with the placement of more than $10 billion of insurance financial assets and has $10 billion of assets under management and advisement as of Q3 2024. Simplicity Group is a fast-growing business, focused on organic growth initiatives to help its distribution partners expand their businesses. It is also focused on growing by acquisition. Simplicity Group has over 1,000 employees and 70 operating subsidiaries. Simplicity Group is owned by two of the leading San Francisco-based financial and tech-enabled services private equity firms and by its operating Partners, who help drive Simplicity Group’s day-to-day business. For more information, please visit simplicitygroup.com.

    Salary : $65,000 - $80,000

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