Wealth Planning Associate - Client Services

Heffernan Financial; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Heffernan Financial seeks a Client Service Associate to support the Wealth Manager in delivering comprehensive financial planning and investment management services. You will prepare detailed financial plans, reviews, and client meeting materials, ensuring a high-quality experience for every client household.

You will maintain client data, assist with planning scenarios, and help create written plan summaries and investment materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field preferred.
• CFP certification preferred, or willingness to pursue certification.
• Series 7 and 65 (or 66) licenses preferred, or willingness to obtain within the first year of employment.
• 0-2 years of experience in a financial planning or paraplanning capacity desired (internship experience welcome).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills required, both verbal and written.
• Highly organized and able to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Comfortable working with financial modeling, spreadsheets, and in a technology-driven environment.
• Must establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, customers, and business partners.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and update client financial plans, portfolio reports, and presentation materials.
• Review client files, recent activities, and relevant updates before meetings.
• Attend client meetings and assist with notes, follow-ups, and documentation.
• Draft post-meeting action plans and coordinate with the Client Service Manager.
• Enter and update client information in financial planning software.
• Assist in modeling planning scenarios, Roth conversions, and tax-efficient withdrawals.
• Create client recommendations and written plan summaries for advisor review.
• Prepare investment review materials, rebalancing reports, and asset allocation summaries.
• Monitor portfolio allocations relative to investment policy targets.
• Collaborate on special investment research projects and portfolio analysis.
• Maintain accurate client information in CRM and planning software.
• Support smooth client service experiences and ensure documentation compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

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

CFP certification preferred

Series 7 and 65 licenses preferred

Tools

MS Office

Financial planning software

Job description

Heffernan Financial seeks a Client Service Associate to support the Wealth Manager in delivering comprehensive financial planning and investment management services. You will prepare detailed financial plans, reviews, and client meeting materials, ensuring a high-quality experience for every client household.

You will maintain client data, assist with planning scenarios, and help create written plan summaries and investment materials.