Sr. Financial Planning Operations Associate

Claire Myers Consulting; Hudson (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

A boutique wealth management firm in Hudson, WI is looking for a Financial Planning Associate. This position pertains to implementing financial planning strategies while ensuring smooth workflow among advisors, operations, and custodial platforms. It is ideal for detail-oriented professionals who thrive in collaborative settings. The role presents an opportunity for career growth and requires significant attention to detail, organizational skills, and a background in financial services with relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in financial services, planning support, or investment operations.
• Experience with custodial platforms preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience with Pershing, NetX360+ or similar custodial platforms preferred.
• Experience with CRM systems and planning tools; strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and implementation of comprehensive financial plans.
• Manage financial plan recommendation checklists and update CRM records.
• Execute back-end processes to implement advisor recommendations.
• Coordinate asset movements including ACHs, wires, and internal journals.
• Monitor planning and portfolio tools for updates and changes.
• Process non-discretionary trades as directed by Lead Advisors or investment strategy.
• Coordinate asset movements including ACHs, wires, and internal journals.
• Collaborate with Lead Advisors to ensure timely and accurate plan execution.
• Stay current on planning tools, tax considerations, and industry best practices.
• Maintain progress toward professional designations where applicable.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Time management

Communication

Team collaboration

Independence

Education

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

Series 65 license or ChFC or CFP designation

Tools

Pershing

NetX360+

CRM systems

eMoney

BlackDiamond

Holistiplan

Pontera

Job description

Location: Hudson, WI | Full-time in office

Compensation: Competitive base salary plus a comprehensive benefits package

Position Overview

Our client is a successful, boutique wealth management firm seeking a Financial Planning Associate who plays a critical role in bridging financial planning strategy and operational execution. This position is responsible for implementing financial planning recommendations, managing planning-related workflows, and ensuring seamless coordination between advisors, operations, and custodial platforms. This role offers tremendous career growth opportunity with a tight-knit collaborative team valuing integrity, expertise and commitment.

This is an ideal opportunity for a detail-oriented financial services professional who enjoys translating planning strategy into action and thrives in a process-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and implementation of comprehensive financial plans
• Gather, input, and maintain accurate client data within financial planning tools
• Manage financial plan recommendation checklists and update CRM records accordingly
• Execute back-end processes required to implement advisor recommendations
• Support account openings, rollovers, transfers, and onboarding activities
• Process non-discretionary trades as directed by Lead Advisors or investment strategy
• Coordinate asset movements including ACHs, wires, and internal journals
• Partner with Lead Advisors to ensure timely and accurate implementation of planning strategies
• Stay current on planning tools, tax considerations, and industry best practices
• Maintain progress toward relevant professional designations, as applicable

Operations & Workflow Management

• Prepare, track, and process client paperwork via DocuSign and traditional mail
• Own task flow within custodial systems, including work baskets, transfers, and cash exceptions
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records within the CRM
• Monitor planning and portfolio tools for updates, changes, and drift
• Collaborate cross-functionally with compliance, billing, and trading teams as needed

Team Collaboration & Process Improvement

• Provide tactical support to Lead and Associate Advisors on plan execution
• Assist with coordination between Financial Planning and Investment Operations teams
• Identify workflow inefficiencies and proactively recommend process improvements
• Contribute to a high-functioning, detail-driven team culture

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or a related field
• Series 65 license or ChFC or CFP designation
• 3+ years of experience in financial services, planning support, or investment operations
• Experience with Pershing, NetX360+, or similar custodial platforms preferred
• Experience with CRM systems
• Working knowledge of investment products and asset classes
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams
• Familiarity with financial planning and portfolio software (e.g., eMoney, BlackDiamond, Holistiplan, Pontera)
• Technologically proficient with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems