Financial Planning Advisor - Chicago, IL

TIAA • Chicago, IL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Planning Advisor partners with an Executive Wealth Management Advisor and a team to identify clients’ financial goals, analyze their financial circumstances, and develop recommendations that help them work toward defined financial objectives. The advisor manages and grows relationships with high-net-worth and complex clients, develops customized financial plans and investment strategies, and builds business through client referrals. The role includes maintaining client relationships before and after retirement and seeking guidance from more senior Wealth Management Advisors on difficult or complex issues.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in wealth management, financial planning, or a related advisory role.
• FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 licenses, or Series 63 and Series 65 licenses, or the ability to obtain all required licenses within 120 days of the start date.

Nice To Haves

• At least 5 years of experience in wealth management, financial planning, or a related advisory role.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business administration, or a related field.
• CFP, CFA, CIMA, or another relevant professional designation, or active pursuit of one.
• Demonstrated experience managing client relationships and delivering tailored financial solutions.
• Working knowledge of investment products, financial planning principles, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust with high-net-worth clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow individual relationships with high-net-worth and complex clients across products and services, building a book of business, strengthening relationships, and growing and retaining assets.
• Develop and implement strategic and tactical plans that take client challenges into consideration.
• Tailor investment strategies by identifying client objectives and constraints, including regulatory issues, liquidity needs, and tax implications, and devise customized financial plans.
• Review client information, including financial statements, risk investment profiles, and cash availability.
• Work with the team to identify value-added products and services for clients and develop additional business through referrals.
• Conduct investment research and stay informed about security market developments to provide current financial guidance.
• Maintain a book of business and meet or exceed annual sales targets as part of a team.
• Build and solidify client relationships before and after retirement, aiming to become the first call for clients’ financial planning needs.
• Seek advice and guidance from more senior Wealth Management Advisors on difficult or complex issues.

Benefits

• A superior retirement program.
• Health, wellness, and work-life offerings supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
• Potential participation in performance-linked incentive programs, depending on the role.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level