Wealth Planning Associate

Royal Bank of Canada•Leawood, KS

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Wealth Planning Associate role is part of a structured 24-month program at RBC Wealth Management designed to prepare individuals for a career as a Financial Advisor. This position offers the chance to develop technical expertise in financial planning by working as a paraplanner under experienced wealth advisors. The associate will support Financial Advisors and client teams in providing comprehensive wealth advice covering retirement planning, investment strategy, estate planning, tax considerations, education funding, insurance, and risk management. The first year focuses on building planning expertise, mastering specific tools and methodologies, supporting local Financial Advisors, and completing licensing. The second year allows exploration of teaming opportunities nationwide to find a suitable long-term fit. Upon program completion, the associate transitions to a Financial Advisor role. This is not a traditional sales role during the program, with no business development expectations. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, detail-oriented, service-minded, and committed to becoming a Financial Advisor.

Requirements

Four-year degree in business, finance, economics, personal financial planning, or a similarly relevant field
Series 7 and Series 66 licenses, or Series 7 and Series 63/65
Accredited wealth planning designation, CFP® preferred; CFA, CPA, or AWM also considered, or commitment to obtain within two years
Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Excellent written, verbal, listening, and presentation skills
Professional demeanor and strong client-service orientation
Strong organizational, prioritization, and project management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Ability to travel approximately up to 50% as needed

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of financial planning, wealth management, or related financial services experience
Experience using MoneyGuidePro or similar financial planning software
Demonstrated understanding of financial planning concepts, processes, and client-service best practices
Experience preparing financial analyses, client presentations, or planning-related deliverables

Responsibilities

Preparing for client meetings, including meeting agendas, investment policy statements, asset allocation materials, and planning-related documents
Supporting post-meeting follow-up, including meeting notes, financial situation analyses, and coordination of planning implementation
Gathering and organizing client information using RBC’s data-gathering and planning technology
Inputting, reconciling, and analyzing client data relevant to the financial planning process
Preparing financial analyses for clients and prospects, including retirement, estate planning, education funding, stock option, insurance, and risk management needs
Building and presenting financial plans to Financial Advisors and clients using MoneyGuidePro
Supporting clients in maintaining and using their online client portals
Participating in financial planning projects and initiatives as needed by the Wealth Planning team
Delivering consistent, high-quality client service with a strong focus on accuracy, follow-through, and professionalism
Mastering MoneyGuidePro and RBC’s wealth planning process through proprietary training, e-learning, case studies, virtual group work, and hands-on instruction
Learning RBC’s product and service offerings, planning resources, and related tools
Supporting Financial Advisors within your local Complex and assigned territory
Maintaining your Series 7 and Series 66 licenses
Beginning or continuing work toward an accredited wealth planning designation, with CFP® preferred
Building confidence in client-facing planning conversations under the guidance of experienced advisors and planning professionals
Exploring teaming opportunities with Financial Advisor teams across your Complex/territory
Identifying a partnership that aligns with your strengths, goals, working style, and long-term career interests
Continue progressing toward your planning credential or certification
Deepen your understanding of client relationships, team dynamics, and business growth
Prepare for your transition from Wealth Planning Associate to Financial Advisor