Associate Financial Planner (Silver Spring, MD)

As an Associate Financial Planner, you’ll serve to assist Financial Planners in ensuring client happiness while following all regulatory issues. 

Responsibilities:

• Performs financial planning analyses for clients including, but not limited to retirement, investments, estate, tax, education funding, real estate, and risk management needs analysis
• Prepares presentations, research, and supporting materials for client meetings and reviews
• Conducts assessments of clients and prospects’ evolving financial planning needs through proactively taking initiative to uncover new financial planning opportunities
• Provides reports including minimum distributions, performance, billing, insurance policies, and tax consequences
• Calculates required minimum distributions, income needs, tax consequences, and contributions/withdrawals
• Provides high-level contact with clients crafted to maintain and improve the client relationship
• Maintains a proven understanding of the industry, products, and trends

Requirements:

• Minimum 1-3 years of financial services industry experience required, specifically in a broker/dealer or registered investment advisor environment
• FINRA Series 65 Required
• Bachelor’s degree in business or finance; or equivalent proven experience
• Certified Financial Planner designation preferred
• Financial Services & insurance sales experience preferred
• Good understanding of finance and investment markets/securities
• Attention to detail, ability to coordinate work, and follow-up skills are crucial to the successful performance of position responsibilities
• Ability to prioritize and address multiple projects and meet deadlines is crucial
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Detailed knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, and Excel is a must

Edelman Financial Engines takes a market-based approach to pay. The expected base salary range for this role nationally is $83,300 to $111,300, with additional annual bonus of 5% plus an incentive on any net new assets referred. However, final base pay will be carefully determined based on several factors, including responsibilities, job-related skills, relevant experience, geographic location, and market conditions. Additionally, this role may be eligible for other forms of compensation and benefits, such as a discretionary bonus, health, dental and other wellness plans, and 401(k) contributions.

Your recruiter can share more about the specific benefits eligible for this role during the hiring process.