Financial Planning Advisor

Nuveen; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nuveen seeks a Financial Planning Advisor to partner with an Executive Wealth Management Advisor and grow a high-net-worth client book. You will analyze client financials, identify objectives, and develop tailored financial plans across products and services.

In this team-based role, you will expand the book through referrals, stay updated on markets, and strive to meet annual sales targets while building trust with clients through retirement planning and comprehensive guidance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in wealth management, financial planning, or related advisory role.
• FINRA Series 7 and 66 (or 63 & 65) or ability to obtain within 120 days of start date.
• CFP, CFA, CIMA, or active pursuit of one of these designations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with high-net-worth clients.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements strategic plans to grow a book of business.
• Tailors investment strategies considering liquidity, tax, and regulatory issues.
• Reviews client information, risk tolerance, and cash needs to craft plans.
• Maintains relationships pre- and post-retirement to become first-call advisor.

Skills

Business development

Client relationship management

Collaboration

Consultative communication

Continuous improvement mindset

Practice management

Retirement planning selling

Sales

Wealth management

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or related field

University degree preferred

Job description

**Financial Planning Advisor** Supported with a robust array of resources and solutions, the Financial Planning Advisor partners with an Executive Wealth Management Advisor as part of a team to identify the financial goals of our clients, analyze their financial landscape and develop recommendations that help them work towards well defined financial objectives. The Financial Planning Advisor partners with their team to grow their collective book through client referrals. **Key Responsibilities and Duties*** Manages and grows individual relationships with high-net worth and complex clients across all products and services, focusing on building book of businesses, strengthening relationships, and growing and retaining assets.* Develops and implements strategic and tactical plans with strong considerations to client challenges.* Tailors investment strategies for clients, identifying objectives and constraints including regulatory issues, liquidity needs and tax implications to devise customized financial plans.* Reviews client information, including financial statements, risk investment profile and cash availability.* Working in a team environment, grows book of business through identifying value-add products and services for clients and develops additional business through referrals.* Performs investment research and stays informed of developments in security markets in order to provide clients with up to date financial guidance.* Works in a team environment to maintain a book of business and meet or exceed annual sales targets.* Builds and solidifies client relationships pre- and post-retirement with the goal of developing first call status for all financial planning needs.* Seeks advice and guidance from more senior Wealth Management Advisors when faced with issues that are difficult or complex.**Educational Requirements*** University (Degree) Preferred**Work Experience*** 3+ Years Required; 5+ Years Preferred**FINRA Registrations*** SRC Indicator: Series 7; Series 63; Series 65; Series 66; All licenses must be obtained within 120 days from start date.**Physical Requirements*** Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work**Career Level** 7IC**Required Qualifications*** Minimum of 3 years of experience in wealth management, financial planning, or a related advisory role* FINRA Series 7 and 66 (or a combination of Series 63 & 65), or ability to obtain all required licenses within 120 days of start date**Preferred Qualifications*** 5+ years of experience in wealth management, financial planning, or a related advisory role* Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business administration, or a related field* CFP, CFA, CIMA, or other relevant professional designation, or active pursuit of one* Demonstrated experience managing client relationships and delivering tailored financial solutions* Working knowledge of investment products, financial planning principles, and applicable regulatory requirements* Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust with high-net-worth clientsRelated SkillsBusiness Development, Client Relationship Management, Collaboration, Consultative Communication, Continuous Improvement Mindset, Practice Management Strategy, Prioritizes Effectively, Retirement Planning Selling, Sales, TIAA Products/Services Acumen, Wealth Due Diligence, Wealth Management**Anticipated Posting End Date:**2026-09-22Base Pay Range: $84,400/yr - $110,000/yrActual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans).