Certified Financial Planner; Series or Series

Job Summary:

Lead Planner / Service Advisor role requires broad financial planning responsibilities and building trusting, supportive relationships with clients. You will work within our team‑based “pod” structure, initially sourcing new advisory clients as part of the Lead Advisor’s onboarding, then transitioning to provide day‑to‑day financial planning support and managing client follow‑up. While primarily a non‑sales position, opportunities for cross‑sales and additional assets will arise.

• Serve as the main point of contact for all assigned clients in the Holistic Wealth Management division.
• Service all client needs, requests, questions, and updates.
• Prepare comprehensive financial plan recommendations.
• Prepare and develop robust retirement income plans and retirement plan tracking.
• Prepare investment portfolio summaries and asset allocation analyses.
• Meet regularly with clients to establish trusting, supportive relationships.
• Prepare and analyze various financial planning reports.
• Utilize tax planning software to assess client tax situations and tax strategies.
• Run, review, and compare various illustrations for annuities, life insurance, and long‑term care (LTC) to find the best options for clients.
• Oversee preparation of various one‑off analysis requests.
• Handle a variety of other financial planning related analyses and services as needed.
• Collaborate with team members and advisors on client cases.
• Conduct regular client reviews according to their assigned Service Model.
• Proactively check‑in with clients throughout the year to ensure all client needs are met.

• 3+ years of experience working with clients as a Financial Planner.
• Series 65 or Series 66 license required.
• CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ preferred; CFP designation must be obtained within 2 years from hire date.
• Life Insurance license preferred; must be obtained within 6 months from hire date.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Strong passion for financial and retirement planning.
• Enjoys working with numbers, spreadsheets, and planning analysis.
• Very strong Microsoft Excel experience and familiarity.
• Highly detail‑oriented and accurate.
• Must be capable of multi‑tasking and tracking multiple items/projects simultaneously.
• Friendly, outgoing, and able to build and maintain strong relationships.

• Competitive base salary with performance‑based bonuses.
• Paid time‑off.
• Health, dental, vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company matching program.
• Mentoring from firm owners and senior advisors.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.
• Competitive paid time off.

Monday – Thursday 8:45 am – 5:00 pm. Friday 8:45 am – 2:30 pm, assuming all high‑priority tasks are completed. Paid lunch hours. Supportive, family‑oriented company culture. Unlimited snacks and drinks available in‑office. Access to a free Starbucks coffee machine throughout your work week shifts.

Full‑time.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

• Financial planning: 3 years (required).
• Life Insurance License required.
• CFP preferred.
• Series 65 or 66 required.

Buffalo Grove, IL 60089:
Relocate before starting work (required).

In person.