Financial Planner

Briaud Financial Advisors; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 Days of Leave/Paid Office Closures

Flexible Work Hours

401(k) with Safe Harbor employer matching

Paid continuing education and training

Job summary

Briaud Financial Advisors in College Station is seeking a Financial Planner to develop comprehensive financial plans and enhance client relations. The ideal candidate will have the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation and at least 2 years of experience in financial planning.

This full-time position offers a 40-hour workweek, competitive benefits including 30 days of leave and flexible hours, all within a professional office environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in financial planning.
• Experience in an RIA or fiduciary advisory environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deepen relationships with clients.
• Contribute to comprehensive financial plans.
• Develop retirement and tax projections.
• Collaborate with Senior Financial Planners.

Skills

Financial planning expertise

Client relationship development

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ or Equivalent (CFA, CPA, JD)

Job description

Description

We are seeking a Financial Planner to contribute to the development and delivery of comprehensive financial plans while continuing to deepen their planning expertise and client relationship skills.

This role is designed for individuals who have developed a strong foundation in financial planning and are ready to take on increasing responsibility within the planning process. Financial Planners work closely with Senior Financial Planners and Advisors to develop recommendations, strengthen client relationships, and expand their ability to guide clients through complex financial decisions.

This is a role for someone who is intellectually curious, passionate about financial planning, and committed to continuous growth. You enjoy solving complex financial challenges, developing thoughtful recommendations, and helping clients make progress toward their goals. You understand that exceptional planning requires both technical expertise and practical experience, and you are motivated to continually develop both.

You will contribute to the planning process, build meaningful client relationships, and continue developing the expertise necessary to become a trusted advisor.

In this role you will:

• Client Relationships: Develop and deepen relationships with clients through regular communication and meetings.
• Financial Planning: Contribute to the development, presentation, and implementation of comprehensive financial plans.
• Analysis & Recommendations: Develop retirement projections, income tax projections and estimates, risk management analyses, and estate planning recommendations.
• Collaboration: Work alongside Senior Financial Planners and Advisors to deliver exceptional client outcomes.

If you have the following, we want to talk to you:

• You Are a Financial Planning Nerd: You are passionate about financial planning and helping clients achieve their goals. You enjoy diving into complex planning situations and continuously expanding your knowledge.
• You Build Trust Through Relationships: You genuinely enjoy working with people and developing meaningful client relationships. You understand that great planning begins with understanding what matters most to the client.
• You Combine Analysis with Judgment: You can evaluate multiple options, think critically, and develop thoughtful recommendations while recognizing there is often more than one right answer.
• You Take Ownership: You follow through on commitments, take responsibility for your work, and proactively move projects and client needs forward.
• You Communicate Clearly: You can translate complex financial concepts into language clients and team members can understand. You keep others informed and communicate with confidence and professionalism.
• You Thrive on Continuous Growth: You seek feedback, embrace coaching, and are committed to becoming a better planner today than you were yesterday.
• You Believe in Team Success: You understand that exceptional client outcomes are the result of collaboration and are willing to do whatever is needed to support the team and the clients we serve.

Requirements

• CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation or Equivalent (CFA, CPA, JD)
• 2 years of experience working with your CFP in the financial planning industry.
• Experience within an RIA or fiduciary advisory environment strongly preferred

Briaud Benefits Include:

• 30 Days of Leave/Paid Office Closures
• Flexible Work Hours – We know life happens between 8 to 5 too.
• 401(k) with Safe Harbor employer matching
• Continuing Education – paid professional dues, conference attendance, and training

Working Conditions:

• Position type – Full-time
• Work schedule – 40 hours / week, Monday – Friday 8AM – 5PM
• Work location – Onsite: Bryan/College Station, Texas
• Work environment – Business Professional Office