Associate Financial Planner: Client Planning & Analysis

Wealth Enhancement Group, LLC; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Paid time off

HSA/FSA

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

Wealth Enhancement Group, LLC in Los Angeles is seeking an Associate Financial Planner to organize client files, develop comprehensive financial plans, and coordinate with Investment and Insurance teams. You will review benefit plans, tax returns, and estate documents, and prepare detailed reports using Morningstar and BRT.

This role supports Financial Advisors through CRM documentation and technical research.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, or related field.
• Minimum of 1 year in financial services.
• For hybrid offices: FINRA Series7 & 66 (or 63 and 65) required; insurance licenses preferred.
• For RIA-only offices: Series65 or one advanced designation (CFA, CFP, ChFC, CIC, or PFS) required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with Salesforce, Support Org functionality; Workday preferred.
• Strong proofreading, analytical, and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize deadlines.
• High ethical standards and ability to work with all levels of staff.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Organize clients’ financial documentation into planning folders and maintain document integrity.
• Develop comprehensive financial plans with profiles, strategies, and summaries of client information and assets.
• Coordinate requests with Investment and Insurance departments; gather documentation and discuss findings with Financial Advisors.
• Review and summarize employer benefit plans, tax returns, Social Security, pensions, and estate documents.
• Create reports using Morningstar and BRT (Kettley) and incorporate recommendations into plans.
• Verify insurance illustrations for suitability and finalize before client meetings.
• Record notes in CRM, track required minimum distributions, and maintain accurate beneficiary information.
• Schedule client reviews, prepare documentation, and provide investment-objective recommendations.
• Perform post-review tasks and update account information; document all activities in CRM.
• Provide Technical Planning and Research Support to Financial Advisors and participate in training and team meetings.
• Engage in special projects and perform other duties as needed.

Job description

Wealth Enhancement Group, LLC in Los Angeles is seeking an Associate Financial Planner to organize client files, develop comprehensive financial plans, and coordinate with Investment and Insurance teams. You will review benefit plans, tax returns, and estate documents, and prepare detailed reports using Morningstar and BRT.

This role supports Financial Advisors through CRM documentation and technical research.