Associate Wealth Advisor

Total Wealth Planning; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Financial Planning Associate to join their boutique wealth planning firm. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support affluent clients by delivering exceptional service and assisting with financial planning tasks. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a genuine passion for helping others navigate their financial journeys. With a focus on personal development and teamwork, this position provides a pathway for growth within a supportive environment. If you are motivated and eager to learn, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

401k & Profit Sharing retirement plan

Health insurance benefits (95% paid by employer)

Disability and life insurance (100% paid by employer)

Wellness benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Team lunches

Bonus opportunities

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential.
• Knowledge of tax and financial planning topics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Communicate professionally with clients to deliver exceptional service.
• Assist advisors during client meetings and prepare necessary documentation.
• Conduct insurance-related research and prepare analysis reports.

Skills

Client Communication

Attention to Detail

Organization Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Self-Motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related business field

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

CRM (Junxure or Salesforce)

Tax Planning Software (Lacerte)

Moneytree Financial Planning Software

Job description

Total Wealth Planning, LLC arranges more than just the money, investment, or retirement aspects of our clients’ lives. We serve as a sounding board for personal decision making. We help clients bring all the key elements of their financial life in order and give them more comfort with their long-term financial security.

Our boutique wealth planning firm is growing and seeking a full-time Financial Planning Associate with great communication skills, excellent attention to detail, a passion for helping others, and a genuine interest in financial services. This position will be responsible for supporting a group of the firm’s client service needs, as well as supporting the financial planning team with plan creation, updating, and assisting the firm’s wealth advisors with meeting preparation, follow-up, and client problem-solving needs.

Position Responsibilities

• Professionally communicate with affluent clients (in writing, verbally, and in person) to deliver exceptional client service (but not advice for at least the first year).
• Assist advisors during client meetings with preparation and follow-up.
• Develop expertise using retirement and tax planning software under the guidance of the firm’s wealth advisors.
• Complete insurance-related research on insurance products including life insurance, group benefits, and long-term care insurance.
• Prepare insurance needs analysis reports and obtain quotes and product understanding.
• Prepare retirement, tax, and college funding projections.
• Support advisors of the firm by implementing advice through means of paperwork, communication, and record keeping.
• Coordinate account transfers, deposits, and distribution requests.
• Onboard new clients by following the established firm procedures and focusing on an outstanding level of attention, care, and communication with new clients.
• Assist the team with other professional or administrative duties to achieve an outstanding client experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent attitude and passion for extraordinary client service.
• Strong focus on getting details right the first time. Quality over Quantity.
• Follow company policies, especially those regarding ethics and compliance.
• Outstanding organization skills and the ability to balance multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Self-motivated and ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability and desire to work in a small company office.
• Proficiency with MS Excel, Word, and Outlook. Also, demonstrate the ability to efficiently use Google or other internet means for research and questions.
• Knowledge of tax, insurance, and other financial planning-related topics a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in a related business field (Accounting, Economics, Business, etc.).
• Previous client service experience is ideal.
• Experience using CRM (Junxure or Salesforce), tax planning (Lacerte), or Moneytree financial planning software a huge advantage for the position.
• Series 65 IAR license a plus. (Requirement to obtain within first 12 months).

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive starting pay with bonus opportunity – no sales, no cold calling, no conflicts.
• 401k & Profit Sharing retirement plan (combined 5-10% company contribution after 12 months).
• Insurance benefits paid by employer: 95% for health, 100% for disability and life.
• Opportunity for advancement based on performance, personal growth, and cultural fit.
• Work with a team-oriented culture that is interested in helping you learn and grow in your career.
• Other lifestyle benefits (Wellness, PTO, paid holidays, team lunches, etc.) provided.

Job Type: Full-time

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Office work: 2 years (Preferred)
• Wealth management: 2 years (Preferred)
• Client service: 2 years (Preferred)

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance and Sales