Wealth Planner

About the Role

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 develop individualized financial plans and recommendations to help clients meet their financial goals. The planner will also assist with client meetings and present findings and recommendations.

Part of the San Jose, CA team and Cerity Partners University (CPU) class.

Cerity Partners University (CPU)

CPU focuses on the growth and development of newly hired colleagues, taking place in our dedicated training space in Louisville, KY.

• Four-week in-person training beginning in July.
• Learn the basics of working with clients, train on the Cerity Partners Way, and prepare to test for the Series 65.
• All travel and expenses covered by the firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist advisory team with onboarding of new clients: customize contract, obtain forms from custodian, ensure accurate client completion, and coordinate submission with custodian.
• Responsible for cash transfers, wires, data maintenance, reporting, and trading as needed.
• Process account openings, deposit electronic checks, move money, and process 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.
• Analyze and input client data into financial planning software.
• Assist with the timely completion and submission of all client-related transaction requests.
• Prepare 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.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s degree
• Series 65 (to be obtained within three months of hire date)
• 0-2+ years financial planning, estate planning and/or tax planning/preparation experience
• Skills and 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.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines proactively with little supervision.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or has attained a CFP®