Director of Financial Planning

Kestra Holdings; Austin (TX); Híbrido; USD 150 000 - 190 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Kestra Holdings in Austin, TX is seeking a Director of Financial Planning to lead complex planning for about 1,450 financial advisors, delivering sophisticated plans across investment, tax, estate, retirement, and insurance.

You will mentor planners, own projects for Advanced Planning, and advance planning frameworks using modeling and software, communicating insights clearly to investors and advisors.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in financial planning and cross-functional initiatives.
• CFP certification is required.
• Motivated to improve planning processes and expand the planning offering.
• In-depth knowledge of investment analysis, tax strategies, estate planning, retirement modeling, and risk management.
• Proficiency in financial planning software (MoneyGuidePro, eMoney, RightCapital, Holistiplan) and advanced Excel modeling.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess complex data.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills for diverse audiences.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and mentor financial planners and junior team members.
• Execute special projects to advance Advanced Planning priorities.
• Identify opportunities to improve planning processes, tools, and service delivery.
• Own the tech stack and evaluate new planning tools.
• Develop new planning frameworks, client deliverables, and intellectual capital.
• Create and deliver educational content for internal teams and clients.
• Collaborate with advisors to gather data and develop tailored plans using advanced modeling.
• Analyze client scenarios across disciplines to identify opportunities and risks.
• Prepare high-impact presentations of plans and recommendations to investors and advisors.
• Provide ongoing support on best practices, technology, and trends.
• Maintain knowledge of regulations and market developments to enhance advisory support.
• Document planning activities and interactions per policies and compliance.

Conhecimentos

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business

CFP Certification

Ferramentas

MoneyGuidePro

eMoney

RightCapital

Holistiplan

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Lead with Purpose. Partner with Impact.

The Director of Financial Planning serves as a critical support resource for approximately 1,450 financial advisors, assisting them in addressing complex financial planning needs within their advisory practices. This role focuses on leveraging technical expertise to construct comprehensive financial plans, identifying strategic planning opportunities across various disciplines such as investment, tax, estate, retirement, and insurance. The position requires direct engagement with investors and financial advisors, demanding exceptional presentation skills to effectively communicate recommendations and foster collaborative relationships. In addition to financial planning, this role will include ownership over projects supporting the initiatives of the Advanced Planning department.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide mentorship and guidance to financial planners and junior team members.
• Lead and execute special projects designed to advance the strategic priorities of the Advanced Planning department.
• Identify opportunities to improve planning processes, tools, and service delivery models.
• Take ownership of tech stack – analyze and make recommendations regarding adoption of new planning tools.
• Drive the development of new planning frameworks, client deliverables, and intellectual capital.
• Create and deliver educational content for internal teams and clients (e.g., presentations, whitepapers, webinars).
• Collaborate with financial advisors to gather client data, assess financial goals, and develop tailored financial plans using advanced modeling techniques and software tools.
• Analyze client financial situations to identify planning opportunities and risks across multiple disciplines, including investment strategies, tax optimization, estate planning, retirement income projections, and insurance coverage.
• Prepare and deliver high-impact presentations of financial plans and recommendations to investors, financial advisors, and other stakeholders, translating complex concepts into clear, actionable insights.
• Provide ongoing support and consultation to financial advisors on planning best practices, planning technology, emerging trends, and customized solutions for their client base.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of financial planning regulations, market conditions, and industry developments to enhance advisory support.
• Document all planning activities, recommendations, and client interactions in accordance with firm policies and compliance requirements.
• Attend company sponsored conferences and events and actively engage with attendees.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in financial planning, with demonstrated success in executing sophisticated planning strategies and driving cross-functional initiatives.
• CFP Required.
• Motivated to improve processes and excited for the opportunity to build up the planning offering.
• In-depth knowledge of financial planning principles, including investment analysis, tax strategies, estate planning, retirement modeling, and risk management.
• Proficiency in financial planning software (e.g., MoneyGuidePro, eMoney, RightCapital, Holistiplan, or similar tools) and advanced Excel modeling for scenario analysis and projections.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate complex financial data and identify optimization opportunities.
• Exceptional presentation and communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical information clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences, including investors and advisors.
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with financial advisors and clients, demonstrating empathy, professionalism, and a client-centric approach.
• High attention to detail, organizational skills, and the capacity to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment supporting a large advisor network.
• Experience working with High-Net-Worth clients (above $10M in net worth) preferred.
• Interest in staying abreast of planning technology as it evolves through AI.