Edelman Financial Engines

Director, Financial Planning

Edelman Financial Engines$125K — $350K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of direct client-facing experience in fee-based wealth management
  • Proven track record of building strong client relationships
  • Desire for a role that includes a base salary and performance-based incentives
  • Active Series 65 license required
  • Active Health and Life Insurance license or willingness to obtain within three months
  • Clean U-4 background
  • CFP or equivalent certification preferred but not mandatory

Responsibilities

  • Serve client's best interests with exceptional financial advice
  • Evaluate clients' financial situations and analyze their needs thoroughly
  • Develop and deliver compelling recommendations tailored to clients
  • Build and maintain positive relationships with clients
  • Influence clients to enhance their financial well-being

Benefits

  • Continuing education for professional development
  • Dedicated Client Service Managers to support advisors
  • Access to innovative retirement planning tools and software
  • Potential for discretionary bonuses based on performance
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and wellness plans
  • 401(k) contribution options
Full Job Description
As a Senior Financial Advisor, you'll provide objective, fee-based advice and asset management, with an aim to help our clients build a better financial future. We are a fiduciary and neither the firm nor our advisors seek or accept financial incentives, commissions or third-party compensation for any of the investments or recommendations we offer our clients. In addition, you will engage in NO marketing activities. Your role will be to serve the client's best interests, providing outstanding financial advice to those who request it. You'll receive continuing advisor education on topics vital to our clients. You'll have a dedicated team of Client Service Managers and innovative retirement planning tools and software, to help you deliver the right advice to your clients.

We are looking for an experienced Financial Advisor with a consistent track record of effectively serving clients and able to run a growing practice ultimately helping our clients achieve their financial goals. If you can effectively evaluate client situations, analyze their needs, develop and present a compelling set of recommendations, and establish effective relationships, this may be the opportunity for you!

Responsibilities:
  • Serve the client's best interests, providing outstanding financial advice guidance
  • Effectively evaluate client situations and analyze their needs
  • Develop and present a compelling set of recommendations
  • Adept at building positive relationships with clients
  • Skilled at influencing clients to improve their financial well-being

Requirements:
  • Direct client-facing experience in a fee-based wealth management or planning role
  • Results driven approach with a consistent track record to form relationships
  • Desire for role with base salary, performance-based compensation and growing earnings potential
  • Must possess an active Series 65
  • Must possess an active Health and Life Insurance license or will be required to obtain it within the first three months of employment
  • A Clean U-4
  • A Certified Financial Planner (CFP) or other certification is desired but not required

Edelman Financial Engines takes a market-based approach to pay. The anticipated total target cash range for this role is $125,000 - $350,000, comprised of base salary and bonus. Your bonus potential is directly linked to your performance and success in growing sales and client relationships. However, final base pay will be carefully determined based on several factors, including responsibilities, job-related skills, relevant experience, geographic location, and market conditions. Additionally, this role may be eligible for other forms of compensation and benefits, such as a discretionary bonus, health, dental and other wellness plans, and 401(k) contributions.

Your recruiter can share more about the specific benefits eligible for this role during the hiring process.

About Edelman Financial Engines

Edelman Financial Engines is an American financial advisory firm that provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals and institutions. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Vienna, Virginia. Edelman Financial Engines manages over $200 billion in assets and has over 1.2 million clients. The company's services include retirement planning, investment management, and financial planning. In 2018, the company was acquired by private equity firm Hellman & Friedman.
Learn more about Edelman Financial Engines
Size
1,500 employees
Industry
Net Income
$50 million
Founded
1986
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$1.1 billion
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