Financial Planning Manager

SWMG

$90K — $115K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10 years of experience in financial planning or wealth management
  • 5 years of leadership or people management experience
  • Strong leadership, coaching, and team development abilities
  • Excellent project management and organizational skills
  • CFP® certification preferred
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Experience managing a remote financial planning team preferred
  • Advanced knowledge of comprehensive financial planning concepts

Responsibilities

  • Lead and coach a remote team of Financial Planners and Paraplanners
  • Oversee daily workflow and ensure timely completion of financial plans
  • Review financial plans and reports for quality and consistency
  • Monitor team performance and provide coaching and feedback
  • Improve team processes and workflows for efficiency
  • Collaborate with advisors to support client needs
  • Track performance metrics and assist with special projects

Benefits

  • Life insurance
  • Dental and vision coverage
  • Disability insurance
  • Medical insurance
  • 401k matching
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Our growing wealth management firm is seeking an experienced Financial Planning Manager to lead our overseas Paraplanning team. This individual will be responsible for managing team performance, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality financial plans, developing team members, improving workflows, and maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and client service. This is an excellent opportunity for a leader who enjoys coaching others while driving operational excellence within a collaborative environment.

Position Details:

Location: Fort Worth, TX
Office Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Compensation: $90,000-$115,000 base plus bonuses

Benefits: Life Insurance, Dental, Disability, Medical, Vision, 401k matching
Dress Code: Business Professional

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing remote team of Financial Planners and Paraplanners.

Oversee daily workflow, prioritize assignments, and ensure timely, accurate completion of financial plans and client deliverables.

Review financial plans, reports, and recommendations to maintain quality and consistency.

Monitor team performance, provide regular coaching and feedback, and support ongoing professional development.

Improve team processes, workflows, and documentation to increase efficiency and accuracy.

Collaborate with advisors and leadership to support client needs and achieve departmental goals.

Ensure accurate client records, compliance documentation, and proper use of financial planning software.

Track team performance metrics, prepare management reports, and assist with special projects as needed.

Qualifications

10 years of experience in financial planning, wealth management, or paraplanning

5 years of leadership or people management experience

Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.

Excellent project management, organizational, and communication abilities

CFP® certification a plus

Bachelor's degree

Experience managing or supervising a remote or overseas Financial Planning or Paraplanning team is strongly preferred

Willing to work onsite in our Fort Worth office

Advanced knowledge of comprehensive financial planning, investments, retirement planning, insurance, and tax planning concepts

Extensive experience with eMoney Advisor

High attention to detail with a strong commitment to quality and accuracy

Software Knowledge (Preferred)

Redtail

Pershing

TD Ameritrade VeoOne

Adhesion

eMoney

Riskalyze

Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, teams)

Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Forms)

RoboForm

Guru

Precise FP

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