Financial Planner II
The Financial Planner II at Confidential Client supports Wealth Management Teams by preparing comprehensive and customized financial plans using various financial planning tools and software. This entry-level role involves document analysis, data management, and collaboration with specialists across investments, tax, estate, and insurance to deliver accurate and timely client financial strategies. The position offers a hybrid work environment and focuses on developing technical competency for a career in financial planning.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, a wealth management and financial planning firm.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Responsibilities
- Prepare comprehensive financial plans and modules (spending plans, investment analysis, retirement projections, Social Security analysis, education-funding analysis, stock options analysis, estate-planning analysis, tax planning, asset protection, and risk management needs analysis).
- Collect and analyze client documents and data; work closely with sales and wealth advisor teams to assemble plan inputs.
- Use financial planning and analysis tools (eMoney, Morningstar, SS Analyzer, Excel, CRM, portfolio analysis) to build and deliver client plans.
- Partner with investments, tax, estate planning, and insurance specialists to develop coordinated client strategies.
- Maintain current knowledge of cash management, investments, wealth transfer strategies, complex retirement needs, Social Security, and tax planning.
- Assist in creating and improving workflows and procedures to increase team efficiency and consistency.
- Travel up to 10% as required to support client and team needs.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (preferably in Financial Planning, Business, Economics, Psychology, or Finance).
- Has begun CFP® coursework (or equivalent progress toward certification).
- At least 1 year of financial-industry–related experience preferred; strong candidates with related internship or paraplanning experience will be considered.
- Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Experience with Salesforce, eMoney, SS Analyzer, CRM or portfolio analysis tools is a plus.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, analytical ability, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills.
- Customer-service orientation, coachable, eager to learn, and able to handle confidential matters with discretion.
- Availability during standard business hours (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM); occasional early/late hours may be required to meet deadlines.
- Ability to travel up to 10%.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Pay Range: $89,250—$105,000 USD (actual pay will depend on geographic location, experience, education, skills, and certifications).
- Eligibility for incentive compensation programs.
- Benefits include:
- Company-paid basic life & AD&D insurance
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
- Supplemental disability, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity options
- Multiple medical plan options (including HDHP + HSA) and Kaiser plans where available
- Health Savings Account (with employer contributions for eligible plans)
- Dental and vision plans
- Dependent Care FSA
- 14 company-paid holidays (including a full week at Thanksgiving) and generous paid time off
- Employee Assistance Program, Family Medical Leave, and Paid Parental Leave (8 weeks)
- Adoption assistance, concierge services, pet insurance, and retirement plan with match
- Preferred employee pricing for financial planning services
Work Schedule & Location
- Role requires standard availability Monday–Friday during business hours (8 AM–5 PM) with flexibility for occasional earlier/later hours.
- This position may be located in a professional office or in a dedicated home office workspace. Basic technology support will be provided to satisfy position requirements.
- Routine sitting and standing; no heavy lifting over 10 lbs.
Additional Information
- Confidential Client participates in E-Verify and complies with federal employment eligibility verification requirements.
- Confidential Client is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies/search firms for this posting.
- If you require an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact the recruiter listed in the job posting or Careertakes support for assistance.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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