Retirement Plan Enrollment Specialist

About the role

At Cetera, we value continuous process improvement with the goal of making things more efficient while providing a better experience for our clients and demonstrating a mindset of owning and seeing issues through to resolution. We are seeking a Retirement Counselor to develop, lead, and deliver employee enrollment and education meetings for retirement plan clients and their employees, both on-site at client locations and virtually. This role requires the ability to speak confidently in front of large groups and individuals in one-on-one settings, with knowledge of retirement plans and investment portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Set and drive education programs for retirement plan clients – including 401(k), 403(b), and DB cash balance plans
• Build and maintain strong relationships with plan sponsors and financial professionals
• Serve as liaison between third-party partners (recordkeepers, third-party administrators, and financial professionals) and home office in relation to education programs
• Plan and conduct enrollment and education meetings – both on-site and virtually
• Prepare education programs and collateral
• Drive plan participation and overall plan contributions through participant education solutions
• Stay current with changing retirement plan rules and regulations
• Differentiate Cetera’s retirement plan solutions to drive client retention
• Assist the sales team with new business opportunities as needed
• Cross-sell Cetera solutions and services

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the financial services industry
• Bachelor’s degree required in a relevant course of study, or relevant experience
• Knowledge of IRS and DOL regulations relating to qualified retirement plans
• FINRA Series 65 or 66 licensing (or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment)
• Client Relationship Management (CRM) software experience
• Up to 50% travel required

Pay

The base salary range for this role in Dallas, TX is $75,000–$90,000, plus a competitive performance-based bonus. Base salary depends on factors including skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and location.

Benefits

• Inclusive health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
• Mental health benefits
• 20+ days of paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and 2 paid wellness days
• 401(k) savings plan with a generous company contribution (up to 5%) and access to a financial professional
• Paid parental leave
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), LifeLock, pet insurance, and other voluntary benefits
• Paid caregiver leave

About Us

Cetera Financial Group® is a leading network of independent retail broker-dealers and registered investment advisers empowering the delivery of objective financial advice to individuals, families, and company retirement plans. Cetera is one of the largest independent financial advisor networks in the nation and a leading provider of retail services to the investment programs of banks and credit unions. Advisor support resources include award-winning wealth management and advisory platforms, comprehensive broker-dealer and registered investment adviser services, practice management support, and innovative technology.