Job Description
Job Description
Advanced Financial Planning Specialist
Location : Stamford, CT
Compensation : $100,000 – $125,000 base plus bonus + benefits, depending on experience
About the Role :
Our client is a top-producing wealth management practice with a small, close-knit team with a culture of direct communication, collaboration and growth. They are seeking an experienced, tech-savvy professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can quickly shift gears while delivering high-quality planning support. This role is designed for someone with deep planning expertise who can provide strategic plan recommendations.
Responsibilities :
- Interpret and analyze client situations, providing proactive insights and recommendations
- Research and design customized planning strategies, leveraging financial planning software
- Collaborate with advisors to build and refine complex financial plans tailored to client needs
- Manage plan creation, updates, and deliverables with a high level of accuracy
- Support client meetings by preparing materials, running scenarios, and handling follow-up tasks
- Sit in on meetings to explain complex plan strategy as needed
- Partner with the operations and service teams to ensure seamless client experience
- Balance multiple priorities and projects with agility and attention to detail
Qualifications :
5+ years of financial planning / paraplanning experienceCFP completed coursework or designation requiredLife & Health Insurance license requiredSeries 7 requiredStrong knowledge of financial planning principles and tools; advanced tech proficiency requiredDemonstrated ability to anticipate advisor / client needs and take initiativeComfortable working in a small team environment with straightforward communication styles