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. The Wealth Planner will also gain valuable experience in client operations, understanding how the Operations team plays a role in delivering exceptional service to our clients.

This role is part of the Houston team and the 4th annual Cerity Partners University class. Cerity Partners University (CPU) focuses on the growth and development of newly hired colleagues through a four-week, in-person training in Louisville, KY, with all travel and expenses covered by the firm. The training will cover client interaction basics, the Cerity Partners Way, and preparation for the Series 65 exam.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively interact with clients and assist in creating an outstanding client experience.
• Analyze and input client data into financial planning, tax planning, and estate planning software.
• Help prepare investment proposals for new clients.
• Help analyze existing investments for current clients.
• Prepare forms and reports for client meetings.
• Develop client recommendations with assistance from the Wealth Advisor.
• Organize and maintain the CRM system (Salesforce), utilize financial planning software (eMoney).
• Assist in scheduling client meetings.
• Receive client calls and resolve questions/issues as needed.
• Help maintain client portals.
• Assist the operations team with onboarding of new clients: customize contracts, obtain forms from custodian, and work with new clients for accurate completion.
• Coordinate submission with the custodian for processing.
• Assist with cash transfers, wires, data maintenance, reporting, and trading as needed.
• 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
• Working knowledge of eMoney, Salesforce
• Holistiplan a strong plus.

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to talk to clients independently.
• Ability to develop wealth planning and investment recommendations and present to clients when applicable.
• 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

• 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
• Pursuing or has attained a CFP® (preferred).