Senior Financial Planner

Your opportunity

At Schwab, you’re empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us “challenge the status quo” and transform the finance industry together.

The Financial Planning Group is part of the broader Wealth and Advised Solutions organization and is primarily responsible for helping individuals and families with their financial needs. Whether it’s retirement planning, charitable giving, estate planning, active investing or managing banking and lending needs, Planning can help. The Financial Planning Group works with partners to provide comprehensive financial planning services for clients and prospects seeking advice on how to reach multiple goals. The plan includes a customized analysis to address financial goals, such as: retirement, college, risk management, asset allocation, and estate planning needs. After setting realistic expectations with the client or prospect, the Schwab Financial Planner prepares and presents a financial plan which identify a client’s current situation, opportunities and gaps, and advise on specific steps to meet financial goals.

The Financial Planner is responsible for strengthening the relationship between Schwab and clients who have the need for advice on complex and ultra-high net worth financial situations. The financial planning process includes cultivating referral relationships with internal partners, supporting client relationships based on the needs of clients and partners, and working directly with clients to assess and advise on complex financial planning topics. Candidates should have a strong background in client and practice management, presentation and communication skills, and expertise in the area of Financial Planning for the UHNW client segment.

Responsibilities include; working with assigned internal Schwab departments (primarily the Branch network and UHNW teams) to cultivate a referral relationship. Interact directly with UHNW clients in delivering detailed and customized financial plans. Participate in ongoing personal development and training to continually grow as a professional and advisor.

What you have

• Masters level or equivalent Financial Planning-related designation
• CFP® designation required
• Active and valid FINRA Series 7 license required (may be obtained within the first 120 days condition of employment)
• Active and valid FINRA Series 63/65 or 66 license required (may be obtained with 120 days condition of employment)
• Insurance license - Life + Health (may be obtained with 120 days condition of employment)
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience with creating and presenting complex/comprehensive financial plans
• In-depth knowledge and demonstrated sales skills to position financial planning services
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and financial plans to ensure that an accurate final plan is delivered to each client/prospect in a timely manner.
• Extensive knowledge and mastery of moving clients through complete and complex financial planning cycle
• Ability to work effectively with internal and external partners to address clients/prospects financial needs and goals.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively communicate complex topics to clients.
• Act as a strategic partner, cultivating and nurturing relationships with ultra-high net worth clients and collaborating with business partners to ensure their financial success.

In addition to the salary range, this role is also eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.