Position Title: Financial Planner
Reports to: SVP
Department: Simplicity Wealth: Protected Tomorrows
Location: Lincolnshire, IL (in-office, full-time)
Classification: Full Time/Exempt
Summary / Job Objective: Protected Tomorrows, a Simplicity Commitment, is adding to our financial planning team. We are seeking an individual who is a disciplined, methodical, highly motivated, tech-savvy learner, who consistently performs at a high level under variable workloads, and has a passion for making a positive impact on clients’ lives. The candidate will develop and implement financial plans to achieve clients’ long-term goals, such as retirement, savings, investing and estate planning. The candidate will assess clients’ financial situations, design personalized strategies, and provide ongoing support and guidance. At Protected Tomorrows, a Simplicity Group Commitment, we serve many families with special needs, and combine financial plans with our social service acumen to create holistic plans for our clients.
Essential Job Functions:
· Financial Assessment: Analyze clients’ financial situation, including income, expenses, assets, liabilities and goals
· Plan Development: Create comprehensive financial plans tailored to each client’s needs
· Client Communication and Education: Educate clients about financial concepts, products and risk, and communicate effectively about their financial plan and progress
· Investment Management: Assist clients with investment decisions and recommend appropriate investment strategies
· Retirement Planning: Help clients plan retirement, including saving strategies, determining retirement needs, and utilizing the appropriate retirement accounts.
· Tax Planning: Provide guidance on tax strategies such as minimizing tax liabilities and utilizing tax-advantaged accounts.
· Estate Planning: Assist clients with estate planning, including wills, trusts and other estate planning documents.
· Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, provide ongoing support and guidance, and monitor their financial progress.
· Compliance: Ensure compliance with financial regulations and guidelines
· Staying Current: Keeping updated on financial products, regulations and best practices
· Developing New Business: Identify and attract new clients
Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s Degree
· Series 65, CFP, Insurance Licenses a benefit
· Technical Skills: High proficiency with CRM systems, planning software, Google, Microsoft Office
· Special Needs: Having experience in the special needs community is a benefit
Competencies:
· Process Orientation: methodically follow guidelines for accuracy
· Organized: Manage multiple tasks, deadlines and access resources efficiently
· Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze data, identify issues or concerns and make informed decisions
· Problem-Solving Skills: Identify and resolve issues that arise during a planning process
Compensation & Benefits:
Compensation (based on experiences and licenses)
Benefits
· Employee benefits (medical, dental, vis