Wealth Planning Implementation Specialist

CMC Recruiting; Hudson (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

CMC Recruiting is assisting a boutique wealth management firm in Hudson, Wisconsin, seeking a Financial Planning Specialist. The role sits at the intersection of financial planning and execution, coordinating operational steps to implement Advisor recommendations and ensure accurate paperwork and data management.

You will work closely with Advisors to turn plans into action, manage client data in planning tools, and support account openings, transfers, and non-discretionary trades.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in wealth management, financial planning support, investment operations, or related financial services.
• Series 65 license, ChFC, CFP designation, or progress toward a relevant professional designation preferred.
• Strong understanding of financial planning concepts, investment products, and asset classes.
• Experience with custodial platforms such as Pershing or NetX360+ preferred.
• Experience working within a CRM.
• Familiarity with financial planning and portfolio technology such as eMoney, Black Diamond, Holistiplan, or Pontera is a plus.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage responsibilities while collaborating across teams.
• Technologically proficient and quick to adapt to new systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and implementation of comprehensive financial plans.
• Gather, input, and maintain accurate client data within financial planning tools.
• Manage financial planning recommendation checklists and related CRM updates.
• Coordinate the operational steps required to implement Advisor recommendations.
• Support new account openings, rollovers, transfers, and client onboarding.
• Process non-discretionary trades as directed by Lead Advisors or established investment strategy.
• Coordinate ACHs, wires, journals, and other asset movements.
• Prepare, process, and track client paperwork through DocuSign and traditional methods.
• Manage workflows within custodial systems, including transfers, work baskets, and cash exceptions.
• Monitor planning and portfolio systems for changes, updates, and drift.
• Maintain accurate and complete client records within the CRM.
• Partner closely with Advisors to ensure planning recommendations are implemented accurately and on time.
• Coordinate with investment operations, compliance, billing, and trading teams as needed.
• Identify workflow inefficiencies and recommend opportunities to improve processes.
• Stay current on financial planning strategies, tax considerations, technology, and industry best practices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Cross-team collaboration

Financial planning knowledge

Tech-savvy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM

Pershing

NetX360+

eMoney

Black Diamond

Holistiplan

Pontera

Job description

CMC Recruiting is assisting a boutique wealth management firm in Hudson, Wisconsin, seeking a Financial Planning Specialist. The role sits at the intersection of financial planning and execution, coordinating operational steps to implement Advisor recommendations and ensure accurate paperwork and data management.

You will work closely with Advisors to turn plans into action, manage client data in planning tools, and support account openings, transfers, and non-discretionary trades.