Financial Planning Director

Job Description

Job Description

Title : Financial Planning Director

( For your application to be reviewed, you must reside within 25 miles of East Hills, NY and need to have a Series 7 & Series 66 with experience working on Financial Plans. )

About Blue Ocean Wealth Solutions, LLC

At Blue Ocean Wealth Solutions, LLC, we help people accomplish their most important financial goals through a client-centered approach using insurance, investment, retirement, and voluntary worksite benefits planning. We work closely with clients to understand their goals, assess their needs, and recommend suitable solutions for their portfolios. We were awarded “Top Long Island Workplaces” from 2018 to 2024 by Newsday and Dan’s Papers. We pride ourselves on a vibrant, cohesive, family culture.

Role Overview

The Financial Planning Director serves on the Leadership level as the central point of contact between the firm’s Financial Advisors and the Home Office. This role ensures all requests are properly routed, promotes consistency and clear communication, oversees tracking, processing, and assignment of all financial planning requests, and may be included in client meetings.

Financial Planning Strategy

Deliver a diversified set of investment and risk management solutions with a financial planning mindset to meet the individualized needs of current and potential clients.

Partner with existing advisors and their clients as a subject matter expert on financial planning.

Manage workflow between Financial Advisors, Coordinators, and the Home Office to ensure timely and efficient handling of tasks.

Adhere to the firm’s risk and regulatory standards, policies, and controls.

Use sales tools and modules to conduct analysis and recommend best-fit solutions.

Build a referral channel by developing strong partnerships with advisors to meet client needs.

Process and monitor all financial plan requests.

Prepare correspondence and track the team’s progress through defined metrics.

Provide marketing presentations, deliver training, and disseminate information to advisors.

Promote the firm’s financial planning value proposition.

Other projects as needed.

Financial Planning Tools

Financial planning software including e-Money and Money Guide Pro, etc.

Productivity and analysis tools including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Firm sales tools and modules used for needs analysis, solution design, tracking, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• MUST have a Series 7 & 66. Life & Health license a plus. CFP designation preferred.
• MUST have a minimum of 1 -3 years developing financial planning strategies.
• Proficient in financial planning software (e.g., E-money, Money Guide Pro).
• Strong interpersonal skills interacting with clients, colleagues, and key external partners.
• Strong analytical abilities, excellent communication with a result-driven attitude.
• Proficient in Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

Salary Range : $85,000 - $115,000 yearly depending on experience plus commission and bonus based on performance.

Schedule : Full-time with flexibility for client meetings as needed.

Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision and 401(k). Generous paid time off.

Eligibility : Must be authorized to work in the United States.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected classes in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law.