Associate | Wealth Planner

Position Summary:   

A Wealth Planner will provide comprehensive wealth management strategies consistent with our clients’ goals and values. This colleague will support a Wealth Advisor in managing client relationships. Alongside the advisor, the wealth planner will develop individualized financial plans and recommendations to help clients meet their financial goals.  The planner will also assist with client meetings and present findings and recommendations.   

We are excited to invite you to join us as part of the team at in our San Francisco office and join our 3rd annual Cerity Partners University class.   

What is Cerity Partners University (CPU)? 

Cerity Partners University (CPU) focuses on the growth and development of newly hired colleagues, which takes place in our dedicated training space in Louisville, KY. During the in-person training, you will learn the basics of working with clients, train on the Cerity Partners Way, and prepare you to test for the Series 65. Training will begin in July and last for four weeks with all travel and expenses covered by the firm. After training you will return to your local office to start your wealth management journey and make your mark!   

Primary Responsibilities  

• Assist advisory team with onboarding of new clients: customize our standard contract with new client information, obtain all appropriate forms from custodian, and work with each new client to ensure accurate completion. Coordinate submission with the custodian for processing.  

• Responsible for cash transfers, wires, data maintenance, reporting and trading as needed.  

• Processing account openings, depositing electronic checks, moving money, and processing tasks with custodians.  

• Proactively interact with clients and assist in creating an outstanding client experience.  

• Schedule client meetings.  

• Receive client calls and resolve questions/issues as needed.  

• Analyze and input client data into financial planning software.  

• Assist with the timely completion and submission of all client related transaction requests.  

• Preparing forms and reports for client meetings.  

• Conduct independent research and build financial plans for prospective clients.  

• Develop client recommendations with assistance from the Wealth Advisor.  

• Assist in building comprehensive financial plans.  

• Organize and maintain the CRM system (Salesforce), utilize financial planning software (eMoney).  

• Ongoing maintenance and quality control of CRM.  

• Other duties as assigned 

Required Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree  

• 0-2+ years financial planning, estate planning and/or tax planning/ preparation experience 

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Series 65 (to be obtained within three months of hire date) 

• Pursuing or has attained a CFP 

Skills and Competencies:  

• Ability to talk to clients independently  

• Ability to train and mentor Client Service Associates   

• Ability to develop wealth planning and investment recommendations and present to clients when applicable  

• Working knowledge of e-Money, Salesforce a strong plus.  

• Exceptional problem-solving skills, and ability to organize and prioritize work in order to meet deadlines in a proactive manner with little supervision required.  

• Must accept and thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment.  

• Ability to build and maintain relationships with potential and current clients.  

• Tenacious about doing what is right for the client – always. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.   

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. 

Compensation Range: 

$70,000-77,000 

Why Cerity Partners: 

Our people drive our success by working together to deliver exceptional service to our clients. Below is a glimpse of the key elements of our total rewards package: 

• Health, dental, and vision insurance – day 1! 

• 401(k) savings and investment plan options with 4% match 

• Flexible PTO policy 

• Parental Leave 

• Financial assistance for advanced education and professional designations 

• Opportunity to give back time to local communities 

• Commuter benefits