Financial Planning Consultant - Devon, PA

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •Bachelor's degree in a related field
• •Three years' experience in the financial services industry with an emphasis on financial, retirement and estate planning field or in marketing these services
• •An equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training as approved by Human Resources
• •SIE required provided that an exemption or grandfathering cannot be applied
• •Series 7
• •Series 63, 65 and/or 66 as required by state or ability to obtain within six months
• •Bachelor's: Accounting
• •Bachelor's: Business Administration
• •Bachelor's: Finance
• •3 to 6 years

Desired Qualifications

• •Portfolio design
• •Income tax consulting
• •Retirement planning
• •Qualified retirement plans
• •Risk management
• •Estate planning
• •Education funding
• •Small business planning
• •Continuous gains knowledge of the financial industry and markets through on-going education
• •Review clients' current portfolio design
• •Understand client goals
• •Enter client data
• •Conduct financial analysis
• •Evaluate overall individual and employer-based retirement needs
• •Research various options
• •Recommend planning alternatives
• •Research and provide recommendations related to risk management concerns, including insurance
• •Design and recommend a tailored financial analysis or comprehensive financial plan for clients and prospects that meets their short and long-term financial needs and goals
• •Prepare presentations that clearly communicate the recommendations and alternatives related to the client's financial analysis and comprehensive plan design
• •Perform detailed document reviews
• •Analyze client information and situations across the financial planning spectrum to develop plan
• •Research information as necessary on a case-by-case basis and write customized financial plan observations and recommendations for each client case
• •Prepare files for meetings with existing and new clients
• •Prepare, coordinate and follow through on any needed communication with new or existing clients
• •Continuously monitor clients' financial situations with detail and accuracy, with the ability to the look at their overall financial picture
• •Respond to client questions by telephone, email and occasional personal visits
• •Educate client on the functions of various securities markets and the principal factors that affect them
• •Provide guidance on estate planning options and techniques
• •Respond to and direct education funding questions including 529 savings plans
• •Assist with guidance on small business planning
• •Conduct research as needed related to assigned client cases, including but not limited to basic income tax questions and other legal issues requesting guidance when appropriate
• •Participate in client presentations
• •Open, transfer, and close customer accounts and maintain appropriate account records
• •Obtain and verify the client's purchase and sale instructions, enter orders, and follow up on completion of transactions
• •Ensure firm and regulatory policies are followed within compliance standards
• •Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
• •Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
• •Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
• •Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
• •Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
• •Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm
• •Honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates
• •Bring their best authentic selves
• •Develop opportunities and enriching networking groups
• •Prioritize diversity, inclusion and the power of different perspectives