What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Planner position at Creative Planning?
The Financial Planner is responsible for the last five of six steps in the CFP Board’s Financial Planning Process. This individual interacts with clients on a daily basis to gather information, analyze information, develop recommendations, implement recommendations and monitor the financial plans of their clients. The Planner collaborates with one or more Wealth Managers in the firm to deliver expert, comprehensive financial advice to their clients.
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JOB DUTIES
- Participates and conducts client meetings
- Prepares the Financial Planning recommendations
- Collaborates with members from each business line to best serve the client
- Manages accuracy of internal Client Relationship Management (CRM) software
- Implements Financial Planning recommendations
- Monitors the Financial Plan and communicates with clients
- Updates Financial Planning recommendations
- Grey/overlapping tasks between department areas
- All other duties as assigned
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree required; major in Accounting, Finance, Economic or Business preferred
- Knowledge of the financial planning process, related services and client servicing needs
- General understanding of investment allocation concepts for financial planning purposes
- Pass internal competency exams
TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Keen attention to detail