Associate Financial Planner: Client-Focused Advisory

Socket.dev; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 83,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Health and dental plans

401(k) contributions

Job summary

Edelman Financial Engines is seeking an Associate Financial Planner to support Financial Planners and ensure client happiness while adhering to regulatory requirements. You’ll perform comprehensive financial planning analyses, prepare client materials, and proactively identify new planning opportunities.

Role requires 1–3 years in financial services, FINRA 65, and a business/finance background; CFP is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-3 years of financial services industry experience in a broker/dealer or registered investment adviser environment
• FINRA Series 65 Required
• Bachelor’s degree in business or finance; or equivalent proven experience
• Certified Financial Planner designation preferred
• Financial Services & insurance sales experience preferred
• Good understanding of finance and investment markets/securities
• Attention to detail, ability to coordinate work, and follow-up skills are crucial to the successful performance of position responsibilities
• Ability to prioritize and address multiple projects and meet deadlines is crucial
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Detailed knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, and Excel is a must

Responsibilities

• Performs financial planning analyses for clients including, but not limited to retirement, investments, estate, tax, education funding, real estate, and risk management needs analysis
• Prepares presentations, research, and supporting materials for client meetings and reviews
• Conducts assessments of clients and prospects’ evolving financial planning needs through proactively taking initiative to uncover new financial planning opportunities
• Provides reports including minimum distributions, performance, billing, insurance policies, and tax consequences
• Calculates required minimum distributions, income needs, tax consequences, and contributions/withdrawals
• Provides high-level contact with clients crafted to maintain and improve the client relationship
• Maintains a proven understanding of the industry, products, and trends

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Project prioritization

Financial services knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or finance; or equivalent proven experience

FINRA Series 65

Certified Financial Planner designation

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Edelman Financial Engines is seeking an Associate Financial Planner to support Financial Planners and ensure client happiness while adhering to regulatory requirements. You’ll perform comprehensive financial planning analyses, prepare client materials, and proactively identify new planning opportunities.

Role requires 1–3 years in financial services, FINRA 65, and a business/finance background; CFP is preferred.