Key Private Bank Wealth Planner

KeyBank; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 96,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

KeyBank is seeking a Wealth Planner to deliver comprehensive financial planning for its Private Bank clients in the Akron/Canton area. You will collaborate with Relationship Managers to deepen client engagements and lead advanced planning conversations, including estate and wealth transfer planning.

The role requires a CFP, 5+ years in financial planning, and a track record of working with affluent clients. Expect in-office presence with flexible options where feasible.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in financial planning capacity providing financial planning advice to affluent clients.
• Minimum of 3 years providing financial planning advice to high-net-worth clients.
• Certified Financial Planner (CFP) is required.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in Core Private Bank prospect, client, and COI meetings as the financial planning expert.
• Lead prospect, client, and COI planning engagements focused on Advanced Planning priorities.
• Collaborate with KPB Relationship Managers to proactively advise clients on age milestones, life events, and children/wealth planning opportunities.
• Partner with Fiduciary, Insurance, and Investment teammates to deliver the Key Planning experience.
• Provide in-market financial planning support and in-person coaching to KPB Relationship Managers to enhance planning acumen.

Skills

Financial planning

Client advisory

Estate planning

Wealth management

CRM tools

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in business related field or equivalent work experience

Tools

MoneyGuide

Wealth Studios

CRM systems

Job description

Location:

540 White Pond Drive Suite F, Akron Ohio

Job Summary

The Wealth Planner (Planner) is responsible for delivering financial planning experience to Key Private Bank (KPB) high net worth clients and prospects. The Planner will work closely with KPB Relationship Managers to acquire and deepen relationships by increasing planning engagement with existing clients, and support prospect and Centers of Influence (COI) engagements. The Planner is expected to support Essential Planning opportunities and lead Advanced Planning conversations, including risk management, estate and wealth transfer planning as well as specialty planning (i.e., portfolio management, executive compensation and business succession planning). In addition, the Planner is expected to contribute to internal and client-facing content development, and will partner with Market Leaders, Regional Directors, Fiduciary and Portfolio Strategists as well as collaborate with Central Planning, to prepare, deliver and implement advice.

This position will cover the Akron, Canton, Youngstown, Canfield, and Pittsburgh areas.

Essential Functions

• Actively participate in Core Private Bank prospect, client, and COI meetings as the financial planning expert
• Lead prospect, client, and COI planning engagements focused on Advanced Planning priorities
• Collaborate with KPB Relationship Managers to proactively advise clients on age milestones, life events, and children/wealth planning opportunities
• Partner with Fiduciary, Insurance, and Investment teammates to deliver the Key Planning experience
• Provide in-market financial planning support and in-person coaching to KPB Relationship Managers to enhance planning acumen
• Collaborate with Market Leaders and partners to develop Relationship Manager skills focused on Essential Planning priorities
• Support internal and external planning content development projects
• Contribute thought leadership on planning to the Key Wealth Institute
• Performs other duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities and/or activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice
• Complies with all KeyBank policies and procedures, including without limitation, acting professionally at all times, conducting business ethically, avoiding conflicts of interest, and acting in the best interests of Key’s clients and Key.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in business related field or equivalent work experience (required)

Work Experience

• Minimum of 5 years in financial planning capacity providing financial planning advice to affluent clients (required)
• Minimum of 3 years providing financial planning advice to high-net-worth clients (preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Financial Planner (CFP) (required)

Skills

• Expertise in goals-based planning process, including discovery, plan development and delivery.
• Ability to coach advisors on both technical and consultative aspects of the planning process
• Experience in modeling estate, wealth transfer, multi-generational, and liquidity event scenarios
• Skilled in financial planning software; MoneyGuide and Wealth Studios preferred
• Strong team player, responsive partner, and effective collaborator
• Experience working with CRM tools
• Knowledge of investment strategies and financial planning for affluent clients
• Expertise in estate and legacy planning for multi-generational wealth
• Understanding of asset allocation, investment selection, and portfolio construction
• Ability to advise on cash flow, liquidity events, and funding strategies
• Proficiency in designing retirement income strategies and tax-efficient withdrawal plans
• Ability to align financial planning with long-term client goals and market conditions
• Experience tailoring financial advice to the unique needs of affluent clients

Core Competencies

• All KeyBank employees are expected to demonstrate Key’s Values and sustain proficiency in identified Leadership Competencies.

Physical Demands

• General Office - Prolonged sitting, ability to communicate face to face in person or on the phone with teammates and clients, frequent use of PC/laptop, occasional lifting/pushing/pulling of backpacks, computer bags up to 10 lbs.

Travel

• Occasional travel to include overnight stay.

Driving Requirements

• Ability to routinely and frequently operate a motor vehicle with a valid driver’s license.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $96,000.00 - $181,000.00 annually. Placement within the pay range may differ based upon various factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and geographic location. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for incentive compensation which may include production, commission, and/or discretionary incentives.

Key has implemented an approach to employee workspaces which prioritizes in-office presence, while providing flexible options in circumstances where roles can be performed effectively in a mobile environment.

Job Posting Expiration Date: 06/26/2026KeyCorp is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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