Lead Financial Planner - Northwestern Mutual

Denver • Denver, CO

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Sparks Financial, a holistic wealth management firm and a member of the Northwestern Mutual Private Client Group, is seeking a Lead Financial Planner. The firm is recognized for its top-notch client experience and its mission to help people define, build, and enjoy prosperous lives. Sparks Financial manages over $2 billion for clients nationally and is looking for a team player with impeccable attention to detail who seeks ways to impact processes and clients. The Lead Financial Planner will lead client household planning, applying knowledge of risk, investments, and financial planning to analyze situations and develop solutions. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills are essential for task execution and new business opportunities. This role supports clients in defining, building, and enjoying their most prosperous lives by building recommendations and coordinating implementation with the Operations team.

Requirements

• 5+ years in Financial Services, with a background in financial planning.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent secondary education. Equivalent relevant experience and training may be substituted.
• Colorado Life and Health Insurance and Long-Term Care Licenses required.
• FINRA SIE, Series 7, and Series 63 Licenses required.
• CFP ® designation or equivalent industry standard designations or ability to obtain.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with multiple business units, sourcing necessary information, and organizing deliverables in a consistent and concise manner.
• High level of attention to detail and detail orientation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle the execution of confidential and time sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Assist Private Wealth Advisor in aspects of client relationship management, including client/ household scheduling, research and analysis, account servicing, and ensuring client information is correct and consistent.
• Work alongside a Client Service Associate, or Operations Team Member, to delegate implementation and servicing items for execution.
• Attend client meetings to support the Private Wealth Advisors with memorialization of meeting notes and action items.
• Complete follow-up/action items that arise during client interactions, including servicing items and new business opportunities.
• Complete periodic internal reviews of managed households/ clients; working to identify areas of opportunity and data inconsistencies to review with Private Wealth Advisor.
• Understand Sparks Financials’ philosophy around planning; and, if needed, make prospect/ client introductions to our trusted CPA, Estate Attorney, and Sophisticated Planning partners.
• Gain an understanding of Northwestern Mutual product selection including risk and investments; this would include understanding industry standards and competing products.
• Expectation to gain a deep knowledge of holistic financial planning philosophies to independently, or collaboratively with a Private Wealth Advisors, develop recommendations.
• Work collaboratively across multiple business units, while exemplifying excellent communication skills, to help achieve client goals.
• Participation in weekly, monthly, and quarterly meetings to share and develop skills and best practices.
• Participate in Home Office and/or local office Ad-Hoc committees and project requests as they arise.

Benefits

• Starting salary of $85,000 - $100,000 (contingent on industry experience) + quarterly bonuses
• Hybrid work environment with remote work on Tuesdays and Fridays after successful completion of introductory period
• Company paid industry licensing including study time and exam course material
• Paid Time Off, 11 observed holidays, and birthday day off
• Paid parental leave and paid sabbatical
• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 4% match
• Employer-paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Long-Term Care reimbursement
• Cell phone stipend, paid parking, health and wellness stipend, and more perks

What This Job Offers

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