Senior Planning Associate

Modera Wealth Management; Asheville (NC); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safe Harbor 401(k) plan

Medical, Dental, Vision

Generous PTO

Professional growth opportunities

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

Modera Wealth Management in Asheville, NC is seeking a Senior Planning Associate to support our advisors across the client lifecycle. This hybrid role requires three days in the office and offers opportunities for growth within a fast-growing, fee-only firm focused on personalized financial planning and intelligent investment management.

You will conduct client interviews, build comprehensive plans covering investments, tax, retirement and estate planning, and assist with plan implementation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required and 3-5 years of financial planning experience.
• FINRA Series 65 certification or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.
• CFP certification or education completed in order to sit for test.
• Proficiency with financial planning software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth client interviews to gather data and goals.
• Develop comprehensive financial plans covering investments, tax, retirement and estate planning.
• Assist clients with implementing financial plans.
• Participate in client meetings to support the relationship manager.
• Review investment reports and monitor allocations.
• Collaborate with client service to facilitate activities.
• Research planning strategies and tax law changes.
• Assist with projects and onboarding of new staff.

Skills

Financial planning

Client communication

Analytical skills

Team player

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

CFP readiness

Series 65 eligible

Tools

Financial planning software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Modera Wealth Management is an independent, fee-only firm that strives to make a lasting positive impact on the lives of our clients through comprehensive financial planning and intelligent investment management. Modera is fast-growing and has a track record of providing career development opportunities from entry level to ownership.

Since 1983, Modera has been committed to being an advisor firm, and not a firm of advisors. Our growth has been driven by a desire to give clients a personalized service experience with our distinct combination of professional excellence and a friendly, relatable work style. Through this vision, we have grown to more than 200 employees in 19 offices along the East Coast, managing more than $15B in assets for more than 6,000 individuals, families, and businesses.

Job Overview:

We are looking for a Senior Planning Associate in Asheville, NC that is responsible for supporting our advisors through all phases of the client relationship. This role is hybrid, with 3 days required in office.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth client interviews to gather personal financial data and to formulate planning goals
• Develop comprehensive financial plans focusing on investment strategy, tax, retirement and estate planning, executive compensation, risk management, cash flow, and education funding
• Assist clients with the implementation of their financial plans
• Participate in client meetings to support the primary relationship manager
• Review and interpret investment allocation trading reports
• Collaborate with the client service team to facilitate and monitor client service activities
• Research financial planning strategies and potential tax law changes
• Assist with projects and support wealth management team, including onboarding of new wealth management staff

What are we looking for?

We want a team player who can leverage the strength of the firm to deliver outstanding results and solutions. We are looking for people who embody Modera’s core values:

• Confident Humility – a quintessential team player, willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done, with pragmatic optimism
• Contagious Growth Mindset – a continuous learner with intellectual curiosity who strives for excellence and inspires others
• Trusted Relationships – supportive and authentic with mutual respect for colleagues

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 3-5 years of financial planning experience, or other related financial services industry experience
• FINRA Series 65 Certification or other qualified credential, or the ability to obtain within 12 months of hire
• CFP certification, or education completed in order to sit for test

Skills and Competencies:

• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy
• Highly proficient in financial planning software and computer software, including the Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Actively engages as a team member
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Client first attitude
• Occasional travel may be required
• Competitive based salary
• Performance based bonus
• Safe Harbor 401(k) plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and more
• Generous PTO and leave policies
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education
• Salary range: $85,000-105,000. This is an exempt role.
• Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point of market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location, and most importantly, performance in the job role.

Modera Wealth Management, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We value your privacy. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal information throughout the application process.

No phone calls. All inquiries will be held in the strictest confidence. For more information about the firm, please visit www.ModeraWealth.com .

Modera Wealth Management., LLC is an SEC registered investment adviser with places of business in Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Georgia, Virginia and Florida. SEC registration does not imply any level of skill or training. Modera may only transact business in those states in which it is registered or qualifies for an exemption or exclusion from registration requirements.

For additional information about Modera, including its registration status, fees, and services and/or a copy of our Form ADV Disclosure Brochure, please contact us or refer to the Investment Adviser Public Disclosure web site (www.adviserinfo.sec.gov). A full description of the firm’s business operations and service offerings is contained in our Disclosure Brochure which appears as Part 2A of Form ADV. Please read the Disclosure Brochure carefully before you invest or send money.