Senior Financial Planner
MAI Capital Management · Independence, OH · 5 mo ago
On-siteFinanceFull-time
Major Duties and Responsibilities
- Review data entry into financial planning software, analyze information, and prepare initial proposals and comprehensive financial plans.
- Collaborate with advisors and clients to understand client objectives and gather necessary financial information.
- Demonstrate the ability to translate financial planning analysis into actionable, client-focused strategies that deliver clear value and support informed decision-making.
- Maintain clear communication with the team regarding case progress and any outstanding data requirements.
- Collaborate with Integrated Services (Tax, Estate Planning, Insurance, and Investment teams) to collect specialized input for each client’s financial plan.
- Consolidate, summarize, and verify all information to ensure alignment with the client’s goals.
- Track case activities and maintain accurate records in Salesforce (or similar CRM).
- Create and support financial planning deliverables, such as reviewing client data in financial planning software, preparing initial proposals, plan summaries, and supporting documents.
- Collaborate with advisors and clients to refine and finalize comprehensive financial plans, incorporating any updates or new information.
- Organize and prepare meeting materials for advisor-led client presentations.
- Participate in client meetings when necessary to present financial plans, provide detailed insights, and gather additional data.
- Coordinate post-meeting follow-up activities, including updating client records and scheduling next steps.
Experience/Credentials
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, financial planning, economics, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
- 5+ years of direct financial planning experience working directly with wealth management clients.
- Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) designation required.
- Mastery of eMoney and experience with other financial planning and tax planning software.
Competencies
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to elevate issues and ask questions when appropriate, take ownership of work product, and be aware of how our work affects the organization.
- Effectively delivers financial planning strategies that create tangible client value by combining technical planning expertise with clear communication and practical implementation considerations.
- Ability to appropriately prioritize and organize multiple tasks in a complex and dynamic environment.
- Strong organizational skills, multitasking, accuracy, service-minded, and meticulous adherence to details required.
- Absolutely must be able to work independently as well as part of a team.
- A strong commitment to providing exceptional client service and continuing professional development.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; enjoys collaborative teamwork.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with Salesforce or similar CRM is advantageous.
Featured Benefits
- Discretionary Bonus
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k)
- Health Savings Account
- Paid Maternity Leave
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement