Director, Financial Planning
About the role
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.
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
Pay
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. Final base pay will be carefully determined based on several factors, including responsibilities, job-related skills, relevant experience, geographic location, and market conditions.
Benefits
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.
About Edelman Financial Engines
Since 1986, Edelman Financial Engines has been committed to always acting in the best interests of our clients. We were founded on the belief that all investors – not just the wealthy – deserve access to personal, comprehensive financial planning and investment advice. Recognized by Barron's as a top RIA firm for eight years in a row (awarded each September (2018-2025) based on prior 12-month data through June 30), we support more than 1.27 million clients across 140+ offices nationwide and manage over $324 billion in assets. Our unique approach to serving clients combines our advanced methodology and proprietary technology with the attention of a dedicated personal financial planner. Every client's situation and goals are unique, and the powerful fusion of high-tech and high touch allows Edelman Financial Engines to deliver the personal plan and financial confidence that everyone deserves.