Private Wealth Financial Planner in Towson, MD

Greenspring; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off + Volunteer PTO

Sabbatical after 7 years

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development stipend

Matching Charitable Gifts

Job summary

Greenspring is seeking an entry-level Private Wealth Financial Planner to support its Private Client Group. You will spend time in meetings observing, handling workloads with client service and planning specialists, and learning to communicate financial planning principles to clients.

This role supports high service standards and positive client experiences in a collaborative environment. Onboarding includes training, with potential after 90 days to work from home for a set number of days per

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of business experience in financial services and/or financial planning.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Degree in Financial Planning, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend initial prospective client meetings and assist onboarding new clients.
• Assist in client service and operational tasks.
• Collaborate with the Financial Planning team to determine strategies based on risk tolerance and goals.
• Learn to assess clients’ assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance, tax status, and financial objectives.
• Prepare, present, and advise in client meetings (once licensed) and delegate follow-up tasks to the appropriate department.

Skills

Client relationship skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Proactive/entrepreneurial mindset

Microsoft Office

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Financial Planning/Finance/Economics background

Tools

Salesforce

Tamarac

MoneyGuidePro

Morningstar

Job description

Location: Towson, Maryland – full-time position, on-site

Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. and be located within commuting distance of Towson, MD, or be willing to relocate independently.

Purpose

At Greenspring, our Core Purpose is to “help every person live their ideal life,” and we are looking for talented people who share this passion. Working at Greenspring gives you the ability to:

• Own your future with defined career paths and tools, coaching, and support to help you create the future you want
• Thrive in a great culture where you’ll be a part of a team of people who are committed to each other’s success
• Make a lasting impact on the lives of our clients through the camaraderie of working for a common goal with your peers

The Private Wealth Financial Planner is an entry-level position that will work within our Private Client Group, supporting their assigned Advisor Team. The individual will spend most of their time attending and observing meetings and completing and/or delegating workload to client service and financial planning specialists, while learning how to communicate financial planning principles to new and existing clients and building relationships.

This role is critical to setting and maintaining high service standards for the firm, creating positive client experiences, and fostering a culture of teamwork and collaboration.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, and additional duties may be assigned.

• Attend initial prospective client meetings and help with onboarding new clients into the firm
• Assist in the execution of client service and operational tasks
• Work directly with the Financial Planning team to determine the best investment strategy for clients based on risk tolerance and goals
• Under the guidance of the Lead Advisors, learn how to assess clients’ assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, and financial objectives to establish investment strategies
• Prepare, present, and advise in client meetings (once licensed), then delegate follow-up tasks to the appropriate department

Specific Measures of Success

• Responsive to requests and resolves open tasks and inquiries
• Proactively eliminates obstacles before they become issues
• Demonstrates efficiency by leveraging firm resources and tools
• High degree of pride in the accuracy and quality of your work product
• Builds new relationships with prospects and centers of influence

Job Requirements

1-2 years of business experience in financial services and/or financial planning.

Education

Bachelor’s degree required. Degree in Financial Planning, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field preferred.

Skills and Knowledge

• Base level of understanding of a variety of financial planning concepts, practices, and procedures
• Highly relational with clients and teammates
• Focused on client needs and customer service at all times
• A self-starter who is entrepreneurial, assertive, proactive, and independent
• A team player with good interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Expert in most Microsoft Office applications. Comfortable learning and navigating new technology and software applications. Experience with Salesforce, Tamarac, MoneyGuidePro, and Morningstar a major plus.

Requirements/Additional Information

• Start base salary range: $60,000-$70,000, with opportunity to earn a discretionary annual bonus of up to 10% of earnings
• The Financial Planner will be expected to obtain their Series 65 license within the first year on the job. Within 2 years in the role, they should work towards obtaining their CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation.
• The first 90 days of employment will include an onboarding/training program
• After the first 90 days and with the manager’s approval, the Candidate may be eligible to work from home for a specified number of days per month

Firm Profile

We look to hire talented individuals with leadership potential, integrity, a sharp analytical mind, creativity, and the ability to work interdependently with others. We offer a competitive compensation package including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Offered
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Plan with employer match and discretionary profit-sharing contributions
• Paid Time Off + Volunteer PTO GREEN Units (phantom equity ownership in the firm after two years)
• Sabbatical after 7 years of service
• Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Group Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free financial planning and investment advice
• Annual professional development stipend for continuing education, courses, conference attendance, etc.
• Matching Charitable Gifts Program
• Stand-up desks, dual computer monitors, and team engagement events
• Paid parking in our adjoining garage

Greenspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by state or federal law. This policy also prohibits employees from harassing any other employees for any reason including, but not limited to, race, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disabled status.