Retirement Planning Services Lead

Hilltop Securities Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

HilltopSecurities is seeking a Retirement and Financial Planning Services Manager in Dallas. You will consult with Private Client Group and Momentum Independent Network professionals to grow retirement plans and financial planning services, manage conversions, and oversee plan design and compliance.

Travel and virtual advisor training are required as part of a broader advisory services team. You will collaborate with the Wealth Management group, regional directors, and home office staff to

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of 401(k) DC plans
• Series 7 & 66 required
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Extensive Financial Planning experience
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Understanding of consultative sales process
• Ability to build and maintain strong business relationships
• Proven history of success and achieving set goals
• Strong understanding of compliance and ERISA regulation
• Highly motivated, coachable, inquisitive, uncovers needs and provides solutions, authentic, student of the industry, team oriented
• CLU, ChFC, CFP, AIF or similar designations preferred
• Ability to work well independently and prioritize tasks

Responsibilities

• Lead Retirement and Financial Planning services expansion by helping to identify and assist with Retirement and Financial Planning opportunities.
• Administer multiple facets of the education, training, and support. Includes phone calls, coordinating meetings, creating presentations, and supporting marketing/educational materials.
• Provide consultative guidance to advisors with plan proposals and financial plan engagements.
• Manage and oversee retirement plan business. Includes responding to Advisor inquiries regarding plan questions and vendor services.
• Assist Advisors with initial and ongoing plan design and document support. Includes understanding Advisor’s responsibilities with IRS and DOL regulations.
• Coordinate with applicable parties to ensure accurate implementation of the conversion/start-up process for plans.
• Monitor Advisor’s compliance with annual plan health reviews and coordinated employee education meetings.
• Work with product providers to implement any necessary plan or service modifications.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of present legislation and proposed legislative changes regarding ERISA law and financial planning practices.
• Conduct retirement and Financial Planning training through individual and group training sessions, seminars, workshops, and branch meetings.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism

Skills

Series 7 & 66

Financial Planning

Relationship building

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

HilltopSecurities is seeking a Retirement and Financial Planning Services Manager in Dallas. You will consult with Private Client Group and Momentum Independent Network professionals to grow retirement plans and financial planning services, manage conversions, and oversee plan design and compliance.

Travel and virtual advisor training are required as part of a broader advisory services team. You will collaborate with the Wealth Management group, regional directors, and home office staff to