Lead Financial Planner

SGL Financial

Buffalo Grove (IL)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

401(k) with company matching

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Unlimited snacks and drinks

Mentoring from firm owners

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

A financial planning firm is seeking a Lead Planner / Service Advisor in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. The candidate should have a passion for financial and retirement planning, with at least 3 years of experience as a Financial Planner and a CFP designation required within 2 years. Responsibilities include client relationship management, preparing financial plans, and providing support for a broad range of financial needs. This role offers a competitive base salary, performance bonuses, and a supportive work culture.

Qualifications

3+ years of experience as a Financial Planner.
Strong Microsoft Excel experience and familiarity.
Must obtain CFP within 2 years of hire.
Bachelor’s degree required; Life Insurance license preferred, CFP preferred or pursued

Responsibilities

Serve as main point of contact for all assigned clients.
Prepare comprehensive financial plan recommendations.
Conduct regular client reviews.
Meet with clients regularly and manage follow-up of meetings and relationships
Assist with data input using planning software and generate client reports

Skills

Financial Planning

Client Relationship Management

Microsoft Excel

Attention to Detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

CFP designation

Tools

Tax Planning Software

CRM tools

Job description

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* NOTE: This position is on-site in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. Only candidates within a commutable distance will be considered for this role. *

Please, NO Agencies or Third-Parties should apply or contact our team.

Who We Are:

Are you a professional, attentive, and motivated Financial Planner that brings a passion for helping clients with all aspects of their financial and investment planning?

Our firm is seeking an experienced Financial Planner or Advisor to join our team as a Lead Planner / Service Advisor. Ideal candidates will have a CFP designation and 3+ years of relevant experience.

We are an established wealth management and financial planning firm serving the Buffalo Grove & Chicago, IL area for over 20+ years. We oversee appx. $350 million in total assets and serve approximately 700 families in multiple financial services and divisions.

Our Core Team Beliefs & Mission:

Our clients’ financial security and peace‑of‑mind is always our #1 focus
Over‑attentiveness and client responsiveness is of the highest importance
Passion and enthusiasm for financial and retirement planning is built into the core of every person here and everything we do
It’s not about the money, it’s about connections, friendships, and relationships. Our clients are like family to us

We offer a stable and growing company with leadership, support, training, and everything you need to succeed and grow your career.

Job Summary:

Your role as a Lead Planner / Service Advisor will require you to handle a wide range of financial planning responsibilities as well as maintaining trusting, supportive, and strong relationships with the client base.

Each Service Advisor works closely as a member of our team‑based “pod” structure managed by our Lead Advisors. The Lead Advisor’s role is to find and source new advisory clients to work with SGL Financial. Upon onboarding, they are transitioned to the Lead Planner / Service Advisor.

The Service Advisor is primarily a non‑sales role which provides day‑to‑day financial planning support for clients and manages the follow‑up of client meetings and relationships. However, there will also be new sales opportunities for the Service Advisor with existing clients, such as additional assets and cross‑sale opportunities.

Utilizing our exclusive and proprietary planning software, you will assist with data input and development of comprehensive retirement plans and assist the Lead Advisor and the team’s clients with a broad range of other financial planning needs and calculations.

Day‑to‑Day Job Function:

Serve as the main point of contact for all assigned clients in our Holistic Wealth Management division.
Service all client needs, requests, questions, and updates
Prepare comprehensive financial plan recommendations
Prepare and develop robust retirement income plans and retirement plan tracking
Prepare investment portfolio summaries and asset allocation analyses
Meet regularly with clients to establish trusting, supportive relationships
Prepare and analyze various financial planning reports
Utilize tax planning software to assess client tax situations and tax strategies
Run, review, and compare various illustrations for annuities, life insurance and long‑term care (LTC) to find the best options for clients
Oversee preparation of various one‑off analysis requests
Handle a variety of other financial planning related analyses and services as needed
Collaborate with team members and advisors on client cases
Conduct regular client reviews according to their assigned Service Model
Proactively check‑in with clients throughout the year to ensure all client needs are met

What We Seek in a Candidate:

3+ years of experience working with clients as a Financial Planner required
Series 65 or Series 66 license required
CFP is a designation requirement to be obtained within 2 years from hire date
Life Insurance license preferred
Life insurance license must be obtained within 6 months from hire date
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
Strong passion for financial and retirement planning
Enjoys working with numbers, spreadsheets and planning analysis
Very strong Microsoft Excel experience and familiarity
Highly detail‑oriented and accurate
Must be capable of multi‑tasking and tracking multiple items/projects at the same time
Friendly, outgoing, and able to build and maintain strong relationships
Competitive base salary with performance‑based bonuses
Competitive paid time‑off
401(k) with company matching program
Mentoring from firm owners and senior advisor
Career growth and advancement opportunities
Business Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:45 am – 5:00 pm. Friday 8:45 am – 2:30 pm (assuming all high priority tasks and work is completed).
Paid lunch hours
Supportive, family‑oriented company culture
Unlimited snacks and drinks available in‑office
Access to free Starbucks coffee machine throughout your work week shifts
Health insurance
Vision insurance