Financial Planner - Lead

YK Solutions•Buffalo Grove, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Planner - Lead (also described as Lead Planner / Service Advisor) serves as the main point of contact for assigned clients in the Holistic Wealth Management division. The role provides day-to-day financial planning support and relationship management, primarily without a sales focus, while also offering opportunities to identify additional-asset and cross-sale opportunities with existing clients. The planner works within a team-based pod managed by Lead Advisors, who source and onboard new advisory clients before transitioning them to the Lead Planner / Service Advisor. Using the firm’s proprietary planning software, the planner supports data input and develops comprehensive retirement plans, while assisting Lead Advisors and clients with a broad range of financial planning needs and analyses. The position is on-site in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. Business hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Friday, 8:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., assuming high-priority work is completed; lunch hours are paid.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience working with clients as a Financial Planner.
Series 65 or Series 66 license.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Strong passion for financial and retirement planning.
Enjoys working with numbers, spreadsheets, and planning analysis.
Very strong Microsoft Excel experience and familiarity.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to multitask and track multiple items or projects simultaneously.
Friendly and outgoing, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships.
Must relocate to Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 before starting work.

Nice To Haves

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation preferred; CFP designation must be obtained within 2 years of hire.
Life insurance license preferred; license must be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

Serve as the main point of contact for assigned clients in the Holistic Wealth Management division.
Address client needs, requests, questions, and updates.
Prepare comprehensive financial plan recommendations.
Prepare and develop retirement income plans and track retirement plans.
Prepare investment portfolio summaries and asset-allocation analyses.
Meet regularly with clients and build trusting, supportive relationships.
Prepare and analyze financial planning reports.
Use tax planning software to assess client tax situations and strategies.
Run, review, and compare annuity, life insurance, and long-term care illustrations to identify suitable options for clients.
Oversee preparation of one-off analysis requests.
Provide other financial planning analyses and services as needed.
Collaborate with team members and advisors on client cases.
Conduct client reviews according to assigned service models.
Proactively check in with clients throughout the year to ensure their needs are met.
Support data input and development of comprehensive retirement plans using the firm’s proprietary planning software.
Follow up on client meetings and manage client relationships.
Pursue opportunities with existing clients involving additional assets or cross-sales.