Financial Planning Advisor - Chicago, IL
About The Position
The Financial Planning Advisor partners with an Executive Wealth Management Advisor and their team to identify clients’ financial goals, analyze their financial circumstances, and develop recommendations to help them work toward well-defined financial objectives. The advisor also works with the team to grow its collective book of business through client referrals. The role serves high-net-worth and complex clients by building and maintaining relationships, tailoring investment strategies and financial plans, providing current financial guidance, and identifying appropriate products and services. The advisor collaborates with colleagues to grow and retain assets, meet sales targets, and address client needs before and after retirement. When facing difficult or complex issues, the advisor seeks guidance from more senior Wealth Management Advisors.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience in wealth management, financial planning, or a related advisory role.
- FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 registrations, or Series 7, Series 63, and Series 65; all required licenses must be obtained within 120 days of the start date if not already held.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build trust with high-net-worth clients.
- Working knowledge of investment products, financial planning principles, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrated experience managing client relationships and delivering tailored financial solutions.
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.
Responsibilities
- Manage and grow 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 account.
- Tailor investment strategies by identifying client objectives and constraints, including regulatory issues, liquidity needs, and tax implications, to create customized financial plans.
- Review client information, including financial statements, risk investment profiles, and cash availability.
- Identify value-added products and services for clients and develop additional business through referrals in a team environment.
- Conduct investment research and stay informed about security-market developments to provide clients with up-to-date financial guidance.
- Work with the team to maintain a book of business and meet or exceed annual sales targets.
- Build and strengthen client relationships before and after retirement, aiming to become clients’ first call for financial planning needs.
- Seek advice and guidance from more senior Wealth Management Advisors on difficult or complex issues.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Total Rewards package.
- Superior retirement program.
- Competitive health, wellness, and work-life offerings.
- Compensation may include participation in performance-linked incentive programs, depending on the role.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
