Retirement Plan Advisor

rkl; York (York County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

RKL Wealth Management is seeking a Retirement Plan Advisor to partner with the wealth advisory team in delivering retirement and benefit services such as 401(k), 457 and 403(b) plans. The role focuses on due diligence, client education, and business development across the footprint to meet firm goals.

You will lead meetings, provide plan education, and work with Wealth Advisors to grow the retirement plan practice while maintaining confidentiality and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Management and/or related field.
• Knowledge and experience with ERISA plans and ability to comprehend legal documentation.
• 10+ years' experience in investment or financial management 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).
• Experience with various investment tools (e.g., Bloomberg, Charles Schwab, Tamarac).

Responsibilities

• Conduct client meetings and present retirement solutions with quarterly investment reviews.
• Research industry trends and provide information to maintain client confidence.
• Keep Wealth Advisors informed of retirement plan contents and ensure funds are replaced per due diligence reports.
• Grow the retirement plan practice by strengthening client relationships and providing education.
• Develop leads and referrals from current clients and outside contacts.
• Represent RKL Wealth Management philosophy to colleagues, clients and prospects.
• Produce client and internal reports and troubleshoot plan sponsor challenges.
• Manage quarterly due diligence report and legal documentation review.
• Communicate updates across the RKL team and develop education strategy for plans.
• Train and develop retirement plan team members.
• Maintain confidentiality of client and firm information.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Project management

Judgement and discretion

Networking capability

Adaptability

Client needs assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business

ERISA plan knowledge

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

CFP a plus

Tools

CRM tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Bloomberg/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

This job description is subject to change at any time and employee will be given additional responsibilities as assigned

Salary Range

$70,000 - $80,000