Associate Financial Planner

Prosperity Wealth Planning is a boutique financial planning practice that respects and cares about our team as much as we do our clients. Our clients are working professionals, retirees and families with a minimum of $500,000 in investable assets. With our core values of simplicity, transparency, and progress, we are driven to transform clients into members of our family and, ultimately, firm advocates through the successful use of client-centric fiduciary standards and values-based financial planning.

Position Description

The Associate Financial Planner will prepare financial plans and reviews and cover all aspects of financial planning, from the discovery process to implementation and ongoing support. This position will work with the Financial Planning Analyst and Client Services Director to prepare and engage in client meetings. Working directly with both prospective and current clients of the firm as a fiduciary is a key function. Responsibilities include:

• Prepare for and conduct ongoing client meetings; take notes and become familiar with client needs
• Create financial plans with custom analysis to support financial decisions
• Meet with prospective clients to evaluate their needs and make recommendations
• Work alongside the firm’s Client Services Director and Financial Planning Analyst to assist clients with ongoing needs
• Perform asset allocation proposals necessary for client portfolio reviews
• Perform ongoing research related to firm investment models
• Support firm marketing efforts as a subject matter expert in the creation of newsletters and podcasts
• Actively participate in events to promote current and prospective client awareness of the firm
• Work alongside the Chief Compliance Officer in meeting firm regulatory requirements
• Support Lead Advisor/Principal by creating presentations and materials for business development efforts
• Some light travel is required with clients located primarily in Southern California and Texas

Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree 5+ years of work experience in a professional environment
• Skilled professional with self-starter capabilities who take initiative, can work without supervision, and begin projects independently.
• Entrepreneurial skills are a plus.
• Detail-focused with highly organized work habits, including excellent time management and prioritization skills
• Mastery of the financial planning process (CFP® certificate program required)
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills (with impeccable grammar)
• Technologically savvy, with expert skills in Microsoft Office Suite® Proficiency with financial technology tools (RightCapital®, Redtail®, Orion®, Nitrogen®, Holistiplan®, Vanilla®, Schwab Advisor Center or similar)
• Aspiring for continued improvement in all planning areas, including financial planning, investments, budgeting, taxes, risk management, and estate planning

Personal Attributes

Intelligence, efficiency, adaptability, accuracy, and a personal commitment to excellence are highly valued, along with a desire to maintain a positive work environment. High energy and the ability to work independently are important as well. As with all members of our team, applicants should have a natural commitment to, and find satisfaction in, seeing projects through to their optimal outcome. Because the financial services industry is highly regulated, all applicants must have high ethical standards, respect for client confidentiality, and the ability to pass an extensive background check.

Compensation

Total compensation is made up of a base salary, a production bonus, and a discretionary firm performance bonus. In addition, we offer employer-sponsored health insurance, a 401k retirement plan, and paid personal time off. Office hours are Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm. Candidates should be Southern California-based. This is a hybrid position with a required number of ‘in-office’ days. The office is located in Irvine, California. No relocation assistance is available.