Job Description
Job Description
Position Summary and Why This Roles Matters
The Associate Financial Planner works closely with our lead planner in delivering retirement planning, investment management, and tax guidance in a fee‐only, fiduciary model. The position is structured to develop you into a Financial Planner in 3 years or less.
Retirement planning is about more than numbers—it’s helping individuals design a life that feels meaningful and purpose‐driven, beyond just financial security. You’ll play a key role in helping clients make that a reality.
Responsibilities
- Client Engagement & Onboarding
- Prepare meeting agendas, analyze current investments, propose model portfolios, and create initial retirement projections for discovery meetings with prospective clients.
- Participate with lead planner in discovery and onboarding meetings with new clients.
- Retirement Planning & Strategy
- Create and update clients’ retirement planning projections in financial planning software.
- Analyze and compare different combinations of Social Security claiming, investment withdrawal, asset tax location, and partial Roth conversion strategies in planning software.
- Client Communication & Service
- Promptly respond to client service requests.
- Use analogies and plain language over jargon to explain complex concepts.
- Proactively communicate with clients to implement the client service calendar.
- Collaborate with lead planner in client review meetings and meeting follow up.
- Practice Support & Team Collaboration
- Assist with trading and rebalancing client investment portfolios.
- Coordinate planning implementation with outside professionals.
- Assist with year-end tax processes including RMDs, Roth conversions, tax letters, etc.
- Coordinate with operations and compliance to ensure seamless client experiences and adherence to regulatory rules and compliance policies.
Qualities
- Character: Integrity to do the right thing, especially when it is difficult.
- Competence: Advising clients on complex and multifaceted topics requires a deep and broad knowledge base.
- Caring: A passion for helping people and delivering advice with a compassionate bedside manner.
- Communication: Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
- Collaborative: Attention to detail and thrive in a team environment with open communication.
- Curiosity: A desire to continually develop knowledge and wisdom to help yourself and others live better lives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required (Finance, Economics, or related preferred).
- 2+ years of experience providing financial planning and investment support for clients required.
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) and Series 63/66 preferred.
- Experience with Microsoft Office and Excel required.
- Experience with CRM (Wealthbox), financial planning (RightCapital), portfolio management and reporting (Orion), tax (Holistiplan) and portfolio analysis (Riskalyze/Nitrogen) a plus.
- Retirement Income Certified Professional® (RICP®) a plus.
What We Offer
- Competitive Compensation: Base salary from $75,000 to $95,000 depending on education and experience, plus annual bonus target of 10% of salary, referral compensation program, 401(k) match, and generous paid vacation policy.
- Mentorship & Clear Growth Path: Close‐knit team and learning environment with the goal of this hire adding Financial Planner responsibilities within 3 years.
- Fun, Flexible & Client-Centered Culture: We prioritize client outcomes over a specific number of hours in the office. We strive to create a fun and meaningful place to grow your career. A positive attitude with a sense of humor will fit in well here.
To Inquire
Email your resume and a brief note to jwolberg@greatriverfinancial.com. Please include “Associate Financial Planner – [Your Name]” in the subject line