Associate Financial Planner

Waverly Advisors, LLC; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision

401(k) with match

12 paid holidays

Birthday week extra day

Sabbatical program

Job summary

Waverly Advisors, LLC in Birmingham, AL is seeking an Associate Financial Planner who will deliver comprehensive financial planning and help clients achieve their goals. You will work directly with clients, wealth advisors, and the compliance team to develop planning deliverables and implement solutions that align with client objectives.

The role requires a CFP focus or intent, a bachelor’s degree in financial planning, strong communication, and comfort with Excel and planning software.

Qualifications

• CFP Certification or intention to obtain CFP Certification.
• Bachelor's degree in financial planning or 1 year in financial planning or similar role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, largely in Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of professionalism and integrity.
• Attention to detail, organizational skills and problem-solving.
• Ability to analyze large amounts of financial data and comply with regulations.
• Self-motivated and proactive; able to work independently and in a team.
• Empathy and strong desire to serve clients and team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough financial assessments and gather information to understand goals and risk tolerance.
• Develop personalized financial plans including investment strategies, retirement, tax, and estate planning.
• Evaluate documents and complete planning deliverables using planning software.
• Collaborate with clients to implement plans and monitor progress over time.
• Stay up-to-date with market trends, regulations and best practices.
• Build and maintain client relationships through regular communication.
• Educate clients on planning concepts to improve financial literacy.
• Collaborate with team to deliver holistic financial planning solutions.

Skills

CFP Certification

Financial planning

Excel

Communication

Client service

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in financial planning

CFP candidate or intent

Tools

Right Capital

Job description

Waverly Advisors’ primary goal is to serve our clients, one another, and our communities. Wearen’tyour typical wealth management firm. Our intense client focus is at the center of everything we do. We go far beyond just managing our clients’ investments, offering truly in-depth financial planning. We set ourselves apart byactually livingand acting on our guiding principle, ‘Serve.’ It is the reason we go to work every day.

In this role,you’llbe challenged to take on work that upholds our guiding principle and drives Waverly Advisors forward. We hopeyou’llgrow as a person and leader in your field and transform those around you as well.

We are looking to add an Associate Financial Planner to our team in our Birmingham,AL office. The Associate Financial Planner is an essential part of the overall client experience. As an Associate Financial Planner, you will play a key role in providing comprehensive financial planning services to our clients, helping them achieve their financial goals, and secure their financial future. This role regularly assists in the development and delivery of financial planning services through a comprehensive financial planning approach. In this role, you will have a high degree of direct communication with clients, wealth advisors, client service associates, and compliance team members. The ideal candidate will have a passion for serving others, a competitive spirit, a team mindset, and a desire to positively impact the community.

• Conduct thorough financial assessments and gather relevant information from clients to understand their financial goals, risk tolerance, and investment preferences.
• Develop personalized financial plans and budgets based on clients’ needs, incorporating investment strategies, retirement planning, tax planning, estate planning and risk management to achieve their financial goals.
• Evaluate clients’ financial documents including their income, expenses, and liabilities to complete planning work with an advisor’s direction. This includes gathering, building and summarizing financial planning deliverables using financial planning software.
• Collaborate with clients to implement financial plans and monitor their progress over time, making necessary adjustments as needed.
• Stay up-to-date with market trends, financial regulations, and industry best practices to provide clients with the most relevant and accurate information.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through regular communication and proactive support.
• Educate clients on financial planning concepts and strategies to enhance their financial literacy and empower them to make informed decisions.
• Collaborate with other team members, to deliver holistic financial planning solutions to clients.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• CFP Certification or intention to obtain CFP Certification.
• Bachelor's degree in financial planning or a minimum of 1 year in financial planning or a similar role, preferably within a wealth management firm.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, largely in Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial concepts in a clear and concise manner.
• High level of professionalism and integrity.
• Outstanding attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to analyze large amounts of financial data and comply with regulations.
• Self-motivated and proactive attitude, with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to empathize and a strong desire to serve external clients and internal team members.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• One to two years’ experience in the financial services industry.
• Experience with financial planning software. Right Capital familiarity is strongly preferred.

Travel:

• Minimal travel is required to include occasional travel to meet with clients.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision coverage to support your overall well-being.
• 401(k) retirement plan with match and profit sharing to help you invest in your future.
• Twelve paid holidays each year.
• An extra vacation day during your birthday week - so you can celebrate you!
• Responsible Time Off Policy giving flexibility without annual PTO limits, while balancing team responsibilities and business needs.
• Paid sabbatical program: Enjoy four consecutive weeks of paid time off after seven years of service.
• Compensation commensurate with experience.

Legal:

Waverly Advisors, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, disability, uniform service, veteran status, age, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.