Financial Planning Associate - Phoenix

EP Wealth Advisors • Phoenix, AZ

7d • $70,000 - $93,500

About The Position

The Financial Planning Associate works closely with advisors to create, update, analyze, and deliver tailored financial plans to clients in the region. The role focuses on building and maintaining client relationships, overseeing financial planning processes, and contributing to the firm’s service offerings. The associate works with advisors serving clients with $1 million to $2 million in assets under management and consults the Financial Planning Manager on clients with $2 million or more and more complex financial plans. The position also supports process improvement, intern mentorship, mergers and acquisitions integration, research, professional development, legislative awareness, software improvements, and development of regional services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 0–2 years of experience in financial services or a related field.
• CFP designation or coursework in progress toward meeting the CFP experience requirement; if not holding the CFP designation, Series 65 exam completion within 90 days of joining the firm.
• Strong ability to build and maintain long-term client relationships and provide tailored financial advice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly present complex financial strategies.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and demonstrate collaboration and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks and deadlines, and operate with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial planning processes and documents.
• Ability to address challenges quickly and effectively to support client satisfaction and smooth workflows.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new systems and software.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in financial planning software, such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Office Suite, Tamarac, eMoney, Money Guide Pro, Social Security Analyzer, Advisys, Zilculator, Holistiplan, Planner CS, or Monday.com.

Responsibilities

• Work with advisors to develop comprehensive financial plans for clients with $1 million to $2 million in assets under management, and consult the Financial Planning Manager on clients with $2 million or more and more complex plans.
• Create customized financial plans covering tax planning, retirement planning, estate planning, investment strategies, and other relevant areas.
• Review client data, present plans to clients, prepare action plans based on recommendations, assist with implementation, and track progress.
• Manage the financial planning process, including reviewing gathered data, entering plan information, creating assumptions and scenarios, conducting internal reviews, and preparing for client meetings.
• Ensure financial planning deliverables are accurate and timely.
• Collaborate with colleagues and departments to improve systems, workflows, processes, client satisfaction, and service quality.
• Assist the Financial Planning Manager with mentoring Financial Planning Interns on planning processes and firm culture.
• Organize and maintain client documents, upload them to appropriate systems and databases, and maintain and troubleshoot connections for client personal financial websites.
• Support mergers and acquisitions efforts with the Director of Financial Planning, Associate Director of Financial Planning, and Financial Planning Manager, including staff training and integration.
• Research financial trends, optimization opportunities, and market changes to keep the firm’s offerings current and competitive.
• Participate in onboarding, bi-weekly department training, monthly continuing education opportunities, and a dedicated professional development hour.
• Monitor legislative changes, such as the SECURE Act 2.0, and educate the firm on potential impacts.
• Evaluate and implement updates to the team’s financial planning tools and software.
• Participate in developing new service offerings tailored to regional clients.
• Complete the Series 65 exam within 90 days of joining the firm if not holding the CFP designation.

Benefits

• 11 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
• 3 weeks of paid time off
• Paid volunteer time
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible work schedule
• Highly subsidized health, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) retirement account with company match contributions
• Free mental health services
• Life insurance
• Long- and short-term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts
• Employee financial education
• Employee educational expense reimbursement
• Employee charitable donations
• Employee referral incentives
• Employee team-building activities
• Employee assistance program

What This Job Offers

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