Financial Advisory - Junior Financial Planner

About the role

Goldstein Advisors - Middleton, WI is a client-centric, Registered Investment Advisor dedicated to empowering clients and team members to live with confidence, clarity, and peace of mind. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Financial Planner to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in building and maintaining trust-based relationships with clients through professional, empathetic communication.
• Support Senior Financial Planners in client meetings, taking detailed notes, and ensuring follow-up actions are completed promptly.
• Respond to client inquiries about account details, plan updates, or general financial questions under the guidance of senior advisors.
• Help prepare for client reviews by gathering financial data, updating records, and ensuring client materials are accurate and professional.
• Aid in developing comprehensive financial plans, including retirement planning, investment allocation, tax planning, and cash flow analysis, under the supervision of senior planners.
• Collect and analyze client financial data (e.g., income, expenses, assets, liabilities) to support the creation of tailored financial strategies.
• Research tax-saving strategies and assist in preparing tax-related recommendations, such as optimizing deductions or retirement contributions.
• Support the implementation of financial plans by coordinating with clients and external professionals (e.g., CPAs, attorneys) as directed.
• Help educate clients on basic financial and tax concepts to enhance their understanding and confidence in their financial plans.
• Prepare client-facing materials, such as presentations or summaries, to clearly communicate financial strategies and recommendations.
• Assist in addressing client needs during life events (e.g., job changes, marriage) by providing support and resources under senior planner guidance.
• Work closely with Senior Financial Planners and portfolio managers to learn best practices in client service and financial planning.
• Contribute to the firm’s client-centric culture by sharing feedback and ideas to improve service delivery.
• Actively pursue professional development, including studying for certifications like the CFP® or Series 65, with firm support.
• Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and firm initiatives to build knowledge and skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business, or a related field.
• Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) eligibility strongly preferred; candidates holding or pursuing other financial-related designations/licenses such as a CPA will be strongly considered.
• 2+ years of experience in financial planning, wealth management, or a client-facing advisory role.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a passion for building meaningful client relationships.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Deep understanding of investment strategies, tax planning, retirement planning, and estate planning principles.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Commitment to fiduciary responsibility, ethical conduct, and client-first principles.
• Series 65 license (or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in financial planning, wealth management, or a client-facing advisory role.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a passion for building meaningful client relationships.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Deep understanding of investment strategies, tax planning, retirement planning, and estate planning principles.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Commitment to fiduciary responsibility, ethical conduct, and client-first principles.
• Series 65 license (or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire).

Skills

• Financial planning and wealth management.
• Tax planning and retirement planning.
• Client relationship management.
• Investment strategy development.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits with a large employer (over 1600 employees nationwide).
• 401(k), health insurance, and a competitive benefits package.
• Opportunities for training, development, and long-term growth within the firm.
• Tuition reimbursement for qualified expenses.

Pay

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Schedule

Full-time position.