Retirement Plan Advisor

RKL Wealth Mgmt LLC; York (York County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Disability insurance

Job summary

RKL Wealth Management is seeking a Retirement Plan Advisor to partner with the wealth advisory team in delivering retirement and benefit services (401k, 457, 403B, Cash Balance, Investment Management). You will lead due diligence, plan reviews, and educate trustees and participants.

You will research industry trends, develop referrals, and help grow the retirement plan practice while maintaining strict confidentiality and client trust. Travel to client sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or related field.
• 10+ years of investment or financial management firm experience with client interaction.
• FINRA license/credentials: 65 or 7/66 or CFA or CFP; active within last two years.

Responsibilities

• Lead retirement plan due diligence and quarterly reviews with the wealth advisory team.
• Present retirement solutions and educate plan sponsors and participants.
• Develop leads and referrals to grow the retirement plan practice.
• Maintain confidentiality of client and firm information.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Project management

Confidential info handling

Target-driven

Client needs understanding

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or related field

Knowledge of ERISA plans

10+ years in investment/financial management with client interaction

FINRA Series 65; or 7 and 66; or CFA; or CFP

Tools

CRM tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Bloomberg

Charles Schwab

Tamarac

Job description

The role of the Retirement Plan Advisor is to partner with the wealth advisory team in the provision of various retirement and benefit services, including but not limited to 401k, 457, 403B, Cash Balance, Investment Management etc. They are actively involved in leading due diligence best practices and business development initiatives across the footprint to meet firm goals.

Success Factors Responsibilities

• Conduct client meetings and present retirement solutions available alongside the wealth advisory team, including quarterly investment reviews
• Proactively research industry trends and provide client and team members with relevant information to maintain client confidence and loyalty
• Ensure Wealth Advisors are informed of what is included in a specific retirement plan and ensure funds are being replaced in accordance with the quarterly due diligence report
• Further strengthen client relationships by anticipating needs, exceeding service expectations and following through on commitments
• Conduct periodic plan review meetings with plan trustees, provide education and counseling to retirement plan participants, and work with the wealth advisory team to help grow the retirement plan practice
• Develop leads, referrals from current clients and outside contacts, while increasing current accounts
• Represent RKL Wealth Management process and investment philosophy to colleagues, clients and prospects
• Produce various client and internal reports and trouble shoot challenges for plan sponsors
• Responsible for the quarterly due diligence report and legal documentation review
• Communicate across the RKL team on updates in the retirement plan arena and develop the communication and education strategy for assigned plans
• Train and develop other retirement plan team members to build their expertise and ensure career success
• Maintain confidentiality with external and client information as well as internal employee and firm information
• People Management/Relationships Take initiative to be a team player (seek out opportunities to help others)
• Treat everyone with respect; develop loyalty and trust with the team
• Successfully adapt to different personalities and working styles
• Proactively and effectively communicate information regarding status issues to team members
• Hold self accountable for assigned work; seek continuous feedback to learn and develop in role; open to new ideas and suggestions

Required Skills

• Strong communication skills, written and verbal, to effectively interface with all levels of firm management and staff; ability to communicate issues and conclusions
• Analytical and data-driven individual with strong problem-solving skills
• Solid project management skills including critical ability to coordinate and balance multiple projects in a time-sensitive and stressful environment
• Ability to use sound judgement and discretion regarding confidential information
• Drive to complete performance targets and track record of meeting/exceeding expectations
• Ability to listen to client needs and provide financial solutions, with strong networking capabilities
• Ability to shift focus and adapt to change

Education, Experience and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Management and/or related field
• Knowledge and experience working with ERISA plans and ability to comprehend legal documentation
• 10+ years’experience working in investment or financial management firm with client interaction
• Current license or registration: FINRA Series 65; or 7 and 66 (combined and active within last two years); or CFA; or CFP ASPPA certified, CFP a plus
• Experience using CRM tools
• Excellent knowledge Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Previous experience with various investment tools a plus (e.g. Bloomberg, Charles Schwab, Tamarac etc)

Essential Functions

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position as needed
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office and at client offices to access file cabinets, office machinery etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner and exchange information with internal and external actors as needed
• Ability to lift/carry up to 20 pounds
• Ability to work outside of normal business hours and weekends as needed
• Ability to travel to local and non-local clients as needed, overnight travel may be required

Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000

What makes RKL a dynamic professional services leader and an employer of choice in Pennsylvania?

A focus on people, whether that’s earning the trust and respect of our clients, growing as people and professionals, serving our communities or forming bonds with colleagues. Our people are the best of us and they fuel RKL’s continued growth and success. Fostering a workplace culture that fulfills our team members both personally and professionally is central to the RKL mission. That’s why we offer robust learning and development, diverse career paths and experiences, abundant community service opportunities and social, team-building activities.

Benefits

• RKL promotes a recognized culture of health and offers an extensive array of benefits to meet individual lifestyles, including but not limited to medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent day care expenses and short-term/long-term disability.
• You’ll also receive competitive paid time off to pursue your interests or rest and recharge, and a 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing to invest in your future.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

It is RKL’s policy to make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.