Cerity Partners

Financial Services

WealthPlanner

$70–75k Los Altos, California, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Entry candidates.

The Brief

“Wealth Planner at Cerity Partners. Skills: Financial planning, Investment management, Client advisory. Assist with financial planning. Support investment management”

Industry & Context.

Financial Services
Problems you'll solve

Analytical skills

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree, 0-2 years experience

Nice to Have

CFA charterholder preferred, Master's degree preferred, Series 7/63/65 licenses preferred

What You'll Do.

Assist with financial planning

Support investment management

Prepare client reports

Conduct market research

Maintain client records

Adhere to compliance standards

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Financial advisors; Investment team

Communication Scope

Client communication

Full Job Description

**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. **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 Credentials:** * Bachelor’s degree * Series 65 (to be obtained within three months of hire date) * 0-2+ years financial planning, estate planning and/or tax planning/ preparation experience * Pursuing or has attained a CFP® **Skills

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