HighTower Advisors

Financial Planner CFP - Investment Security Group

HighTower Advisors$90K — $100K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of client-facing financial planning experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
  • CFP® designation or have passed the CFP exam.
  • Proficient in advanced planning concepts: tax, asset management, and estate planning.
  • Series 65 and insurance licenses are a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare comprehensive financial plans for clients and prospects.
  • Utilize various proprietary tools and software for financial planning.
  • Gather, organize, and process client data for analysis.
  • Uncover client needs using analytical and relationship management skills.
  • Partner with advisors to ensure a seamless client experience.
  • Collaborate with advisors on creating personalized client strategies.
  • Stay updated on financial planning topics and trends.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage starting on the first day.
  • 401(k) matching plan to bolster retirement savings.
  • Paid parental leave for new parents.
  • Student loan assistance to help with educational debt.
  • Pet insurance to support employee well-being.
  • Flexible PTO plan for work-life balance.
  • Flexible benefits including FSA, transportation, and HSA employer contributions.
Full Job Description
The Role

We are looking for an experienced Financial Planner who will support a team of seven Advisors by preparing customized and comprehensive personal financial plans. The plan includes a customized analysis to address financial goals, such as retirement, college, risk management, asset allocation, and estate planning needs. After setting realistic expectations with the client, the ISG Financial Planner prepares and presents a financial plan which identifies a client's current situation, opportunities, and gaps, and advises on specific steps to meet financial goals. The Financial Planner strengthens the relationship between ISG and clients who have the need for advice on complex financial situations. You should have a strong background in client relationships, practice management, presentation and communication skills, and experience in Financial Planning deliverables. You will report to the Principal.

What You'll Do

This role is ideal for someone eager to develop technical financial planning skills while also contributing to business development. You will work with senior advisors to build comprehensive financial plans, support client relationships, and conduct client-focused meetings and presentations.
  • Prepare financial plans for prospective and existing clients.
  • The planner will be exposed to numerous advisors and clients to deliver comprehensive financial planning modules, utilizing various software and proprietary tools, as well as working with our other in-house specialists in investments, tax, estate planning, and insurance solutions.
  • This includes preparing comprehensive financial plans in Money Guide Pro, portfolio analysis, and solving other modules using custom analysis tools in excel.
  • Work with advisors and clients to gather, organize, and process data to prepare the financial planning analysis.
  • Use analytical and relationship management skills to uncover clients' needs and position the appropriate solution to meet those needs.
  • Partner with advisor to deliver a seamless client experience focusing on accuracy, timeliness, and accountability for our client's future.
  • Collaborate with advisors to develop client strategies that incorporate recommendations to each client.
  • Keep current on financial planning topics including wealth transfer strategies, complex retirement needs, Social Security, and tax planning.
  • Co-present financial planning concepts and analysis with advisors.
  • Be available as a direct one-on-one client resource for financial planning questions.


What You'll Bring

You will have experience and attributes in the following areas:
  • Experience with financial planning concepts; experience delivering applicable advice and implementing their financial plan.
  • Experience with tax, advanced planning, estate and trust, and philanthropic strategies
  • Experience communicating analytical findings for a range of different audiences and the ability to simplify complex concepts for clients with different levels of investment experience
  • Work respectfully in a team environment supporting a growing advisory practice.


Required Experience
  • 2 or more years of client facing Financial Planning experience
  • Bachelor's degree
  • CFP® designation or passed CFP exam
  • Knowledgeable in advanced planning concepts to include personal tax, asset management, financial planning, insurance, trust and estate, and retirement planning
  • Series 65; Insurance licenses a plus


What We Offer
  • Coverage on the first day of employment for medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401k Matching Plan
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Student Loan Assistance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Flexible PTO Plan
  • Flexible Benefits (FSA, Pretax transportation, HSA Employer Contributions)
  • Base salary of $90,000-$100,000 plus discretionary bonus based on overall job performance and contribution to firm goals


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About HighTower Advisors

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