Job Description

Emerging Investor Financial Planner (Remote, Nationwide) At Edelman Financial Engines (EFE), our purpose is to guide people with the financial advice they need to thrive. We believe that every dollar saved represents a lifetime of hard work and aspirations, and every dollar invested has job to do for our clients. That’s why we are committed to managing our clients’ investments by truly understanding them as people first and then delivering advice, strategies and solutions to help them feel confident about the plans they are making, whether for today, tomorrow, or in the great unknown future. Our goal is to build long-term relationships based on respect, integrity, and a belief that our responsibility is to help people make smart investments decisions in every stage of their lives. Our culture is grounded in our CORE values: Client First, One Team, Respectful Candor, and Endless Curiosity. These values guide everything we do, for our clients and each other. We are committed to moving forward together. If you are inspired by purpose-driven work and a collaborative, values-led culture, we invite you to explore a career with us.We are looking for an experienced Financial Advisor with a consistent track record of goals-based financial sales. If you can effectively evaluate client situations, analyze their needs, develop and present a compelling set of recommendations, and establish effective relationships, this may be the opportunity for you! Responsibilities:

Full and accurate knowledge of EFE products and services, planning tools, investment strategies, and other crucial aspects of personal financial planning processes
Effectively evaluate client life cycle stage(s) and identify financial goals; present appropriate solutions, products, services, and investment actions that best address client need.
Educate client on sophisticated financial planning principles, and articulate EFE value proposition relative to competition
Detailed follow-up to ensure all onboarding tasks are completed
Accurately and efficiently open client accounts and establish fund transfer/management
Maintain a highly efficient and productive approach to client management; handle interactions within set meeting time; use non-client time effectively for follow-up, client touches, etc.
Thrive in a high volume, fast paced sales environment where we balance a high quality client experience with efficiency and production to sales targets
Coordinate effectively with EFE account support staff to ensure timely and accurate administration
Proactively find opportunities to improve the client experience and/or EFE business; works collaboratively with colleagues to develop and implement improvements

Requirements:

3-plus years financial advisory experience, or 5-years combined sales and financial advisory experience preferred
Track record of direct-to-consumer financial sales desired
Series 65 or 7/66 license required
CFP, CRPC, or other financial designation preferred or willingness to begin one of these designations within 6 months of start date
4-year college degree strongly preferred; financial and/or business background preferred
Advanced literacy in computer-based analysis and decisioning tools

Edelman Financial Engines takes a market-based approach to pay. The expected base salary range for this role nationally is $69,400 - $85,000. 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 commission, 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. About Edelman Financial Engines Since 1986, Edelman Financial Engines has been committed to always acting in the best interests of our clients. We were founded on the belief that all investors – not just the wealthy – deserve access to personal, comprehensive financial planning and investment advice. Today, we are America’s top independent financial planning and investment advisory firm, recognized by Barron's 1 with 143+ offices across the country and entrusted by 1.3 million clients to manage more than $300 billion in assets 2 Our unique approach to serving clients combines our advanced methodology and proprietary technology with the attention of a dedicated personal financial planner. Every client’s situation and goals are unique, and the powerful fusion of high-tech and high touch allows Edelman Financial Engines to deliver the personal plan and financial confidence that everyone deserves. For more information, please visit EdelmanFinancialEngines.com © 2024 Edelman Financial Engines, LLC. Edelman Financial Engines® is a registered trademark of Edelman Financial Engines, LLC. All advisory services provided by Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., a federally registered investment advisor. Results are not guaranteed. See EdelmanFinancialEngines.com/patent-information for patent information. AM2789819 For California residents, please see the link for the Privacy Notice for Candidates California law requires that we provide you this notice about the collection and use of your personal information. Please read it carefully. Edelman Financial Engines encourages success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy; marital, domestic partner or civil union status; national origin, citizenship, ancestry, ethnic heritage, genetic information, age, legally recognized disability, military service or veteran status. Accommodations are modifications or adjustments to the hiring process that would enable you to fully participate in that process. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request one at any time by either contacting your recruiter or HRQ@EdelmanFinancialEngines.com 1 The Barron’s 2024 Top 100 RIA Firms list, a nine-year annual ranking of independent advisory firms, is based on qualitative and quantitative factors. Firms elect to participate but do not pay to be included in the ranking. The 2024 ranking refers to Edelman Financial Engines as the top mega RIA.2 Edelman Financial Engines data, as of September 30, 2024.

About Edelman Financial Engines

For more than 35 years, Edelman Financial Engines has been helping people move their financial lives forward.

Our founders set the tone for our mission – giving individual investors access to sophisticated investment modeling tools that were previously available only to institutional investors, and providing financial planning and wealth management advice with the belief that everyone should have a trusted financial advocate who is always acting in their best interests. Today, we’re one of America’s top independent wealth planning and workplace investment advisory firms, serving more than 1.3 million clients (as of Dec. 2024).

Our unique combination of high-tech and high-touch services helps people wherever they are on their personal financial journey. Through our Wealth Management services, we deliver straightforward wealth planning and investment advice to help individuals and families connect the dots between key parts of their financial life so they can build, grow, protect and preserve their wealth. Through our Employer Services, we work with many of the nation’s leading employers, offering an integrated suite of personalized financial solutions to support employees across their major life events and milestones – from their first paycheck all the way through retirement.

In serving clients from coast to coast, we know that when individuals have better confidence and command over their own financial journey, this can have a positive lasting impact on families, communities, and generations over time. This mission-driven purpose is deeply embedded in our values, our culture, and across all of our teams.

Industry

Finance & Insurance

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Headquarters

Santa Clara, California

Year Founded

1987

Website

edelmanfinancialengines.com

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