Wealth Planning Implementation Specialist

CMC Recruiting; Hudson (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CMC Recruiting is assisting a boutique wealth management firm in Hudson, Wisconsin, to hire a Financial Planning Specialist. You will work with Advisors to turn planning recommendations into action, coordinating paperwork, accounts, and workflows to ensure accurate implementation.

This role sits at the intersection of financial planning and implementation, offering exposure to account setup, asset movement, and ongoing workflow management within a close-knit team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3+ years in wealth management or financial planning support.
• Series 65 license, ChFC, CFP designation or progress toward designation preferred.
• Strong understanding of financial planning concepts and asset classes.
• Experience with custodial platforms such as Pershing or NetX360+.
• Experience with CRM systems.
• Familiarity with planning tools like eMoney, Black Diamond, Holistiplan, or Pontera is a plus.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Able to work across teams and independently.
• Technologically proficient and quick to learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and implementation of comprehensive financial plans.
• Maintain accurate client data within planning tools.
• Manage planning checklists and CRM updates.
• Coordinate steps to implement Advisor recommendations.
• Support new account openings, rollovers, transfers, and 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 client records within the CRM.
• Partner 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 improvements.
• Stay current on financial planning strategies, tax considerations, technology, and industry best practices.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

CRM proficiency

Tech savvy

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Pershing

NetX360+

eMoney

Black Diamond

Holistiplan

Pontera

Job description

CMC Recruiting is assisting a boutique wealth management firm in Hudson, Wisconsin, to hire a Financial Planning Specialist. You will work with Advisors to turn planning recommendations into action, coordinating paperwork, accounts, and workflows to ensure accurate implementation.

This role sits at the intersection of financial planning and implementation, offering exposure to account setup, asset movement, and ongoing workflow management within a close-knit team.