Sr Financial Planner I

Mercer Advisors•Minneapolis, MN

42d•Hybrid

About The Position

Financial planning is the foundation of Mercer Advisors. We believe that offering the correct investment advice requires a comprehensive financial plan. In the Senior Financial Planner I role, you will work as part of our Financial Planning Group, in collaboration with our advisor teams to create customized and comprehensive financial plans for clients. This position is best for a candidate who is advancing towards an advisor role or enjoys supporting efforts around the end client experience. To succeed at this position, you need to be detailed, structured, process-oriented, analytical and have a high degree of follow-through and communication skills.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (preferably Business, Economics, Accounting or Finance related)
Must have a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) designation or must have a S65 and approved advanced certification or degree, such as Financial Paraplanner Qualified Professional (FPQP®) or Master's Degree in Financial Planning
Client facing experience with at least 6 years relevant experience preferred
Excellent verbal, written, analytical and organizational skills
Fluency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; experience with Salesforce and financial planning software (eMoney, Morningstar, Orion Risk Intelligence, Holistiplan, SS Analyzer).
Technical and analytical training and experience in financial planning
Demonstrated flexibility, versatility and ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to tight deadlines in a team environment
Ability to work independently without close supervision managing and prioritizing deliverables
Must be highly flexible and confidential with all matters
Ability to travel up to 20% required
This professional role requires availability during standard business hours of Monday through Friday from 8AM to 5PM.
At times, the role may have early or late hours to meet business tasks and deadlines for external and internal client needs.

Responsibilities

Support advisors through all stages of planning: preparation, updating, delivery, and implementation of financial plans based on the evolution of a clients' financial situation.
This includes preparing comprehensive financial plans in eMoney, portfolio analysis using Orion or Morningstar, tax planning with Holistiplan, and solving other modules using custom analysis tools in excel.
Partner with advisor teams to deliver an exceptional, seamless client experience focusing on accuracy, timeliness, and accountability for the client's future.
Use exceptional analytical and relationship management skills to uncover clients' needs and position the appropriate solution to meet those needs.
Collaborate with other groups within Family Wealth Services and Investments to develop client strategies that incorporate relevant and specific recommendations to each client.
Keep current on financial planning topics including, but not limited to, wealth transfer strategies, complex retirement needs, Social Security, and tax planning.
Dispense financial planning advice in both supervised and unsupervised environments.
Deliver financial planning support that results in increased referrals and high client retention.
Ensuring adherence to company standards of client care, meetings, referrals and retention.
Co- present financial planning concepts and analysis with advisors.
Mentor, coach, and review output of other members of the Financial Planning Group.
Assist with creating and implementing procedures to improve efficiency and enhance client experiences.

Benefits

Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Supplemental Life & AD&D; Short-Term Disability; Accident; Critical Illness; and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Three medical plans offerings including two High Deductible Health Plans and a Traditional Co-Pay medical plan.
Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions on a per pay period basis if enrolled in either HDHP medical plan.
Two comprehensive Dental Plans
Vision Insurance Plan
Dependent Care Savings Account for child and dependent care.
14 Company Paid Holidays with a full week off at Thanksgiving.
Generous paid time off program for vacation and sick days
Employee Assistance Plan
Family Medical Leave
Paid Parental Leave (6 weeks)
Maternity benefits utilizing company paid STD, any supplemental STD, plus Parental Leave (6 weeks) to provide time for recovery, baby bonding, and enjoying your family time.
Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program
Company Paid Concierge Services for you and your loved ones for the spectrum of caring needs for your aging parents, young children, life’s challenges and more.
401(k) Retirement Plan with both Traditional and Roth plans with per pay period match
Pet Insurance