Wealth Planner Associate

Expires: 14th November, 2025 Texas

The Associate Wealth Planner is a junior advisor/support position that provides technical support for all Financial Advisors. Responsibilities include data gathering, modeling, case design, scenario building, plan development, presentation development, etc. The Associate may participate in client meetings but not in an advice capacity. In addition, this position has no decision-making authority on client matters. Associates may also participate in developing investment and financial planning strategy decisions as part of the team’s internal initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities: 

Associate Wealth Planners can expect to focus their time supporting our wealth advisors in the following areas:

• Client relationship management, including ongoing and regular client contact and communications;
• Client service, including planning updates, portfolio changes and reviews, information data gathering,
  implementation of recommendations, correspondence, and reporting;
• Client asset management, including coordination of complete financial planning and wealth
  management (analysis, estate planning, tax strategies for assets under management, and portfolio
  management);
• Client and team meetings, operations support, and special projects, as needed.

Skills & Competencies: 

• Self-confidence, personal integrity and an understanding of fiduciary responsibility;
• A team player, with strong leadership skills and ability to multi-task and manage time effectively;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, as well as financial planning, client
  relationship management (CRM) and portfolio management (PM) software;
• Excellent communication and listening skills;
• Desire/ability to work successfully in a small company environment;
• Detail-oriented focus and a professional demeanor;
• Ability to talk to clients independently 
• Ability to develop wealth planning and investment recommendations and present to clients when applicable 
• Working knowledge of e-Money, Salesforce a strong plus. 
• Exceptional problem-solving skills, and ability to organize and prioritize work in order to meet deadlines in a proactive manner with little supervision required. 
• Must accept and thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment. 
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with potential and current clients. 
• Tenacious about doing what is right for the client – always. 

Job Requirements

​Required Credentials: 

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
• Series 65 (to be obtained within three months of hire date) 
• 0-2+ years financial planning, estate planning and/or tax planning/ preparation experience 
• Pursuing or has attained a CFP®

Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.  
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.  

Job Benefits

Top Benefits & Rewards:    

• Benefits: Health, Dental & Vision Insurance, Flexible spending accounts, Health Savings accounts, 401k savings & investment plan  
• Education and Professional Certifications Reimbursement: Cerity Partners will reimburse colleagues up to $10,000 per year for pre-approved degrees and certifications subject to a lifetime maximum of $30,000 and various other conditions.  Eligible for full time colleagues after 90 days of continous active service.  
• Flexible Paid Time off  

Application Information

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