Senior Planning Associate
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Responsibilities
- Conduct in-depth client interviews to gather personal financial data and to formulate planning goals
- Develop comprehensive financial plans focusing on investment strategy, tax, retirement and estate planning, executive compensation, risk management, cash flow, and education funding
- Assist clients with the implementation of their financial plans
- Participate in client meetings to support the primary relationship manager
- Review and interpret investment allocation trading reports
- Collaborate with the client service team to facilitate and monitor client service activities
- Research financial planning strategies and potential tax law changes
- Assist with projects and support wealth management team, including onboarding of new wealth management staff
- What are we looking for?
- We want a team player who can leverage the strength of the firm to deliver outstanding results and solutions. We are looking for people who embody Modera's core values:
- Confident Humility - a quintessential team player, willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done, with pragmatic optimism
- Contagious Growth Mindset - a continuous learner with intellectual curiosity who strives for excellence and inspires others
- Trusted Relationships - supportive and authentic with mutual respect for colleagues
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree required
- 2+ years of financial planning experience, or other related financial services industry experience
- FINRA Series 65 Certification or other qualified credential, or the ability to obtain within 12 months of hire
- Minimum 3-5 years of financial planning experience
- Skills and Competencies:
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
- Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy
- Highly proficient in financial planning software and computer software, including the Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Actively engages as a team member
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Client first attitude
- Occasional travel may be required
Benefits
Additional Information
Why work at Modera Wealth? Modera Wealth Management is an independent, fee-only firm that strives to make a lasting positive impact on the lives of our clients through comprehensive financial planning and intelligent investment management. Modera is fast-growing and has a track record of providing career development opportunities from entry level to ownership. Since 1983, Modera has been committed to being an advisor firm, and not a firm of advisors. Our growth has been driven by a desire to give clients a personalized service experience with our distinct combination of professional excellence and a friendly, relatable work style. Through this vision, we have grown to more than 200 employees in 19 offices along the East Coast, managing more than $15B in assets for more than 6,000 individuals, families, and businesses. Job Overview: We are looking for a Senior Planning Associate in Wayne, PA that is responsible for supporting our advisors through all phases of the client relationship. This role is hybrid, with 3 days required in office.
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