Financial Planner (Los Angeles, CA)

Merceradvisors; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 81,600 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Paid Life & AD&D Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with company match

Job summary

Mercer Advisors in Los Angeles is seeking a Financial Planner to join their Financial Planning Group. This role involves preparing comprehensive financial plans utilizing industry-leading software and collaborating with in-house specialists in various areas. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, with a strong emphasis on analytical and communication skills.

The position offers competitive pay, benefits including health insurance, and opportunities for career advancement within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of financial industry–related experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial plans for clients including cash flow and investment analysis.
• Collaborate with sales teams and advisors to ensure seamless client experience.
• Utilize financial planning tools to develop client financial plans.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Abilities

Attention to Detail

Client Service Orientation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Financial Planning, Business, Economics, or related field

Completion of CFP® coursework

Tools

eMoney

Morningstar

Salesforce

Portfolio Analysis Tools

Job description

Why Work at Mercer Advisors?

For more than 40 years, Mercer Advisors has been helping families amplify and simplify their financial lives by integrating financial planning, investment management, business management, tax, estate, insurance, and more, all managed by a single team. We deliver the kind of comprehensive care once reserved for only the wealthiest households.

Today, we serve over 31,300 families across 90+ cities across the U.S. Ranked the #1 RIA Firm in the nation by Barron’s for two consecutive years, Mercer Advisors is an independent fiduciary legally bound to act in our clients’ best interests — always.

Mercer Advisors offers a workplace that stands apart in the financial industry. More than half of our employees and client‑facing professionals are women, reflecting the clients we serve. With a flexible, national footprint, we build our teams around exceptional talent — wherever they are.

Join us and help families amplify and simplify their financial lives with confidence.

Job Summary

Financial planning is the foundation of Mercer Advisors. The Financial Planning Group is a centralized team of paraplanners that supports Wealth Management Teams nationwide by creating customized, comprehensive personal financial plans.

This role is responsible for document analysis, data management, financial plan construction, ongoing maintenance, and implementation. Membership in the Financial Planning Group offers an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking to build strong technical expertise in preparation for a career in financial planning or as a future Wealth Advisor.

In this role, you will prepare comprehensive financial planning modules using a variety of industry‑leading software and proprietary tools. You will collaborate closely with in‑house specialists in investments, tax, estate planning, and insurance solutions. Success in this position requires a genuine passion for financial planning, along with self‑motivation, flexibility, strong attention to detail, a process‑driven mindset, analytical skills, high follow‑through, and excellent communication abilities.

Essential Job Functions

The Financial Planner’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Preparing financial plans for prospective and existing clients, including:
  • Cash flow and spending plans
  • Investment analysis
  • Retirement projections
  • Social Security analysis
  • Education funding analysis
  • Stock options analysis
  • Estate planning analysis
  • Tax planning
  • Asset protection and risk management needs analysis
• Partnering with sales teams and advisors to collect and review client documentation required for financial plan preparation.
• Utilizing financial planning tools such as eMoney, Morningstar, SS Analyzer, Excel, CRM systems, and portfolio analysis tools to develop client financial plans.
• Collaborating with sales and Wealth Advisor teams to deliver an exceptional, seamless client experience with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.
• Working cross‑functionally with teams within Family Wealth Services and Investments to develop integrated client strategies and tailored recommendations.
• Staying current on financial planning topics, including cash management, investments, wealth transfer strategies, complex retirement planning, Social Security, and tax planning.
• Assisting in the creation and implementation of workflows and procedures to improve efficiency and enhance team processes.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; preferred fields include Financial Planning, Business, Economics, Psychology, or Finance.
• Completion of CFP® coursework.
• A minimum of one year of financial industry–related experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; experience with Salesforce and financial planning software (e.g., eMoney, SS Analyzer, CRM, portfolio analysis, and tax planning tools) preferred.
• Strong verbal, written, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a collaborative, team‑oriented environment.
• Customer service–oriented mindset; coachable and eager to learn.
• High level of discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Work Schedule

This professional role requires availability during standard business hours of Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM. At times, the role may have early or late hours to meet business tasks and deadlines for external and internal client needs.

All roles classified as a non‑exempt are required to record working time into the timekeeping system daily at the start and end of each workday plus a 30‑minute unpaid lunch period.

Working Conditions

This position may be in a professional office environment or a dedicated home office workspace which is free of interruptions. Whether the position is in a dedicated office space or home office workspace, basic technology needs will be provided to satisfy position requirements. Routinely sitting and standing for periods of time. No heavy lifting over 10 lbs.

Base Pay Range

Actual base pay within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the applicant’s geographic location, relevant experience, education, skills and licenses/certifications. This position is also eligible to earn incentive compensation through one of Mercer Advisors’ incentive compensation programs.

$81,600 – $96,000 USD

Benefits

Mercer Advisors offers a competitive and robust benefit package to our employees. Our benefit programs are focused on meeting all of our employees and their eligible dependents health and welfare needs. We offer the following:

• Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
• Company Paid Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Life & AD&D; Short‑Term Disability; Accident; Critical Illness; and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Three Cigna medical plan offerings including two High Deductible Health Plans and a Traditional Co‑Pay medical plan.
• Kaiser Medical plans available in California
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions if enrolled in either HDHP medical plan.
• Two comprehensive Dental Plans
• Vision Insurance Plan
• Dependent Care Savings Account for child and dependent care.
• 14 Company Paid Holidays including a full week off at Thanksgiving.
• Generous paid time off program for vacation and sick days.
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Family Medical Leave
• Paid Parental Leave (8 weeks)
• Maternity benefits utilizing company paid STD, any supplemental STD, plus Parental Leave (8 weeks) to provide time for recovery, baby bonding, and enjoying your family time.
• Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program
• Company Paid Concierge Services for you and your loved ones for the spectrum of caring needs for your aging parents, young children, life’s challenges and more.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with both Traditional and Roth plans with per pay period match as well as an after‑tax option
• Pet Insurance
• Personalized financial planning and guidance from Mercer Advisors professionals, offered at preferred employee pricing.

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