Associate Financial Planner

Wealth Enhancement Group•Los Angeles, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Wealth Enhancement is an independent wealth management firm with an endless passion for enriching the lives of our clients. We continually seek to perfect our craft of personalized financial planning with our team-based Roundtable and UniFi processes that go far beyond the standard approach. We proudly provide unique financial plans and investment management services to over 90,000 households from our over 175 offices - and growing - nationwide. Since 1997, Wealth Enhancement has tirelessly raised the standard of wealth management with specialized knowledge and more attentive service that helps every client craft their future. For more information, please visit www.wealthenhancement.com . We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Financial Planner ! This role provides centralized support to Financial Advisors and their clients by developing comprehensive financial plans and analyses, helping guide clients toward their long-term goals within a collaborative team environment. This is a hybrid position. In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base salary range for this position is $70,000 to $80,000 , exclusive of bonuses and benefits. We encourage you to apply and provide us with your compensation expectations when you do. We're big on open conversations, so, let's have one.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Minimum of 1 year in financial services
For hybrid offices: FINRA Series 7 & 66 (or 63 and 65) required
Basic competency in all areas of financial planning
Working knowledge of the investment platform and financial planning software
Proofreading and analytical skills
Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines
High ethical standards
Able to work effectively with all levels of employees
Superior verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Familiarity with Salesforce and Support Org functionality

Nice To Haves

Insurance licenses preferred
For RIA-only offices: Series 65 or one advanced designation (CFA, CFP, ChFC, CIC, or PFS) required
Experience with Workday preferred

Responsibilities

Organize clients’ financial documentation into the appropriate planning folders
Maintain the integrity of original client documents
Develop Profile and Strategy plans for clients
Provide summaries of client personal information, financial position, asset allocation, and analyze investments
Coordinate requests with Investment and Insurance departments as needed
Gather supporting documentation from clients when necessary
Discuss findings and coordinate recommendations with Financial Advisors
Review and summarize clients’ employer benefit plans, income tax returns, Social Security benefits, pension benefits, insurances, beneficiary information, and estate plans
Review and summarize wills, power of attorney, and other legal documents
Create reports and analyses using Morningstar and BRT (Kettley)
Incorporate analyses and recommendations into financial plans
Gather and verify insurance product illustrations for inclusion in the plan
Ensure suitability and quality of plans prior to client meetings
Submit Roundtable cases for feedback and finalize plans for delivery
Record notes in CRM and planning files regarding client communications and planning actions
Schedule client reviews and prepare review documentation
Maintain accurate account, beneficiary information, and required minimum distribution (RMD) tracking
Provide recommendations on investment objectives
Submit completed reviews to Financial Advisors or Associate Financial Advisors for final approval
Perform post-review tasks, update account information, follow up on paperwork, and document activities in CRM
Provide Financial Advisors with technical planning and research support
Attend and contribute to WEG monthly trainings, team meetings, and Financial Advisor meetings
Respond to questions and contribute to team problem-solving efforts
Engage in ongoing learning and professional development
Support special projects as assigned
All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Training and professional development
Medical, dental and vision coverage (Available to full-time employees and their families)
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical, dependent, and transit expenses
Life and AD&D insurance – employer paid and voluntary options
Short-term and long-term disability, workers compensation – employer paid
401k with match and profit sharing
Wellness programs and resources
Voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
18 days of paid time off (PTO), accrued annually (25 PTO days after 4 years of service)
12 paid holidays each year (10 pre-determined and 2 floating days)
Paid parental leave and paid caregiver leave (Caregiver leave available after 6 months of tenure)
Reimbursement for tuition, licensing, and other credentials (Available after meeting service requirements)