Associate Financial Planner

Wealth Enhancement; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401k with match and profit sharing

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition and licensing reimbursement

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Wealth Enhancement is seeking an Associate Financial Planner to provide centralized support to Financial Advisors by developing comprehensive financial plans and analyses for clients in a collaborative, team-based environment. This hybrid role ensures efficient planning and clear client communications.

Responsibilities include organizing documents, creating profiles and strategy plans, reviewing client data, and delivering polished reports using Morningstar and BRT.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics or related field.
• FINRA Series 7 & 66 (or 63/65) required for hybrid offices.
• Series 65 or advanced designation (CFA/ CFP/ ChFC/ CIC/ PFS) for RIAs.
• Basic competency in all areas of financial planning and analytics.
• 1 year of experience in financial services; proficiency with planning tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop Profile and Strategy plans for clients.
• Summarize client information, financial position, asset allocation and investments.
• Coordinate with Investment and Insurance departments as needed.
• Create reports using Morningstar and BRT (Kettley).
• Ensure plans are suitable and of high quality before client meetings.

Skills

Financial planning

Documentation

CRM systems

Analytical skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, or related field

FINRA Series 7 & 66 (or 63 and 65)

Series 65 or CFA/ CFP/ ChFC/ CIC/ PFS

Insurance licenses preferred

Minimum of 1 year in financial services

Tools

Morningstar

BRT (Kettley)

Salesforce

Workday

Job description

About Wealth Enhancement

Wealth Enhancement is an independent wealth management firm with an endless passion for enriching the lives of our clients. We continually seek to perfect our craft of personalized financial planning with our team-based Roundtable and UniFi processes that go far beyond the standard approach. We proudly provide unique financial plans and investment management services to over 90,000 households from our over 175 offices - and growing - nationwide. Since 1997, Wealth Enhancement has tirelessly raised the standard of wealth management with specialized knowledge and more attentive service that helps every client craft their future. For more information, please visit www.wealthenhancement.com.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Financial Planner! This role provides centralized support to Financial Advisors and their clients by developing comprehensive financial plans and analyses, helping guide clients toward their long‑term goals within a collaborative team environment.

This is a hybrid position.

In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base salary range for this position is $70,000 to $80,000, exclusive of bonuses and benefits. We encourage you to apply and provide us with your compensation expectations when you do. We're big on open conversations, so, let's have one.

Primary Job Functions

Financial Documentation

• Organize clients’ financial documentation into the appropriate planning folders
• Maintain the integrity of original client documents

Plan Creation and Delivery

• Develop Profile and Strategy plans for clients
• Provide summaries of client personal information, financial position, asset allocation, and analyze investments
• Coordinate requests with Investment and Insurance departments as needed
• Gather supporting documentation from clients when necessary
• Discuss findings and coordinate recommendations with Financial Advisors
• Review and summarize clients’ employer benefit plans, income tax returns, Social Security benefits, pension benefits, insurances, beneficiary information, and estate plans
• Review and summarize wills, power of attorney, and other legal documents
• Create reports and analyses using Morningstar and BRT (Kettley)
• Incorporate analyses and recommendations into financial plans
• Gather and verify insurance product illustrations for inclusion in the plan
• Ensure suitability and quality of plans prior to client meetings
• Submit Roundtable cases for feedback and finalize plans for delivery
• Record notes in CRM and planning files regarding client communications and planning actions

Client Reviews

• Schedule client reviews and prepare review documentation
• Maintain accurate account, beneficiary information, and required minimum distribution (RMD) tracking
• Provide recommendations on investment objectives
• Submit completed reviews to Financial Advisors or Associate Financial Advisors for final approval
• Perform post-review tasks, update account information, follow up on paperwork, and document activities in CRM

Advisor Support

• Provide Financial Advisors with technical planning and research support

Industry, Product, And Company Knowledge

• Attend and contribute to WEG monthly trainings, team meetings, and Financial Advisor meetings
• Respond to questions and contribute to team problem‑solving efforts
• Engage in ongoing learning and professional development

Projects

• Support special projects as assigned
• All other duties as assigned.

Education/Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum of 1 year in financial services
• For hybrid offices: FINRA Series 7 & 66 (or 63 and 65) required
• Insurance licenses preferred
• For RIA-only offices: Series 65 or one advanced designation (CFA, CFP, ChFC, CIC, or PFS) required
• Basic competency in all areas of financial planning
• Working knowledge of the investment platform and financial planning software
• Proofreading and analytical skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines
• High ethical standards
• Able to work effectively with all levels of employees
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Familiarity with Salesforce and Support Org functionality
• Experience with Workday preferred

WEG hires employees and makes decisions about their salary qualifications based on factors such as the role to be performed; educational and professional experience, qualifications, skills and credentials; tenure, cost‑of‑living and demand for the role in the applicable market. To comply with state, pay transparency laws, we must disclose the entire salary grade. The entire salary grade for those who are classified as this level is $51,450.00 -$ 84,000.00. However, the base salary range bolded above ($70,000.00 to $80,000.00) is what we expect to pay as a starting range for this position.

Comprehensive Benefits Offerings

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well‑being, professional development, and work/life harmony. You may be eligible to participate in the following benefits & development opportunities:

• Training and professional development
• Medical, dental and vision coverage (Available to full‑time employees and their families)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical, dependent, and transit expenses
• Life and AD&D insurance – employer paid and voluntary options
• Short‑term and long‑term disability, workers compensation – employer paid
• 401k with match and profit sharing
• Wellness programs and resources
• Voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
• 18 days of paid time out (PTO), accrued annually (25 PTO days after 4 years of service)
• 12 paid holidays each year (10 pre‑determined and 2 floating days)
• Paid parental leave and paid caregiver leave (Caregiver leave available after 6 months of tenure)
• Reimbursement for tuition, licensing, and other credentials (Available after meeting service requirements)

Should you need reasonable accommodation when completing the application form or during the selection process, contact the Human Resources Department at 763-417-1700

Information provided on this application will be kept confidential and only be shared with those involved in the selection process.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. This organization participates in E-Verify.

OSHA Requirements: This position requires the ability to stand or sit for long periods of time, file documents in high or low cabinets, to use the telephone and to use the computer systems.

Wealth Enhancement may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of resumes. All AI-supported evaluations are reviewed by our recruitment team to ensure accuracy and fairness. We are committed to equal opportunity in employment and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. Your personal information is handled in accordance with applicable data protection laws.