[Remote] Associate Financial Planner (Silver Spring, MD)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Edelman Financial Engines is committed to guiding people with the financial advice they need to thrive. As an Associate Financial Planner, you will assist Financial Planners in ensuring client happiness while following all regulatory issues and performing various financial planning analyses.

Responsibilities

• Performs financial planning analyses for clients including, but not limited to retirement, investments, estate, tax, education funding, real estate, and risk management needs analysis
• Prepares presentations, research, and supporting materials for client meetings and reviews
• Conducts assessments of clients and prospects’ evolving financial planning needs through proactively taking initiative to uncover new financial planning opportunities
• Provides reports including minimum distributions, performance, billing, insurance policies, and tax consequences
• Calculates required minimum distributions, income needs, tax consequences, and contributions/withdrawals
• Provides high-level contact with clients crafted to maintain and improve the client relationship
• Maintains a proven understanding of the industry, products, and trends

Skills

• Minimum 1-3 years of financial services industry experience required, specifically in a broker/dealer or registered investment advisor environment
• FINRA Series 65 Required
• Bachelor's degree in business or finance; or equivalent proven experience
• Good understanding of finance and investment markets/securities
• Attention to detail, ability to coordinate work, and follow-up skills are crucial to the successful performance of position responsibilities
• Ability to prioritize and address multiple projects and meet deadlines is crucial
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Detailed knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, and Excel is a must
• Certified Financial Planner designation preferred
• Financial Services & insurance sales experience preferred

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus
• Health, dental and other wellness plans
• 401(k) contributions

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