Arvest Wealth Management Wealth Planner

Pay is based on a number of factors including the successful candidate’s job-related knowledge and skills, qualifications, and prior experience. Arvest offers a comprehensive suite of benefits, including a full range of health and life, financial, and wellness benefits. For more information about benefits, please visit

Position can be located in Northwest Arkansas.

Position is Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm.

The story of Arvest is one of commitment started by our founders in 1961 with an intense dedication to focusing on our customers. We will always be active and involved members of the communities we serve, and we will always work to put the needs of our customers and associates first as we continue to fulfill our mission – People helping people find financial solutions for life.

AWM Wealth Planner

The Wealth Planner is responsible for partnering with the Advanced Planning Team and working with Wealth Strategists and the Engagement Coordinator to foster relationships with local teams, including Bank Leadership, Bank Board of Directors, Lenders, Private Banking, CAs, WAs, TOs and IOs to offer high level encounters of Discovery and Solutions for AWM's high net‑wealth clients with an emphasis on the priorities and goals of the client and implementing solutions according to their financial, business succession and personal plans.

• Manage relationships on the Advanced Planning Team (APT) by working with the Engagement Coordinator and Wealth Strategists to lead discussions, planning and delivery of plans establishing a coordinated system of engagement internally to produce the best solutions for clients and provide finalized plans.
• Collaborate with the engagement coordinator and Wealth Strategist on the financial plan and solutions for the success of the client's goals and priorities.
• Cultivate relationships across the Arvest footprint with Bank Leadership, Bank Board of Directors, Lenders, Private Banking, Client Advisors, Wealth Advisors, Trust Officers, and Investment Officers establishing an ongoing pipeline of engagement.
• Host client approved webinars and internal and external educational meetings to facilitate future engagements.
• Lead Discovery and Solutions meetings with APT, local team and clients focusing on client relationship establishment.
• Work with APT and local teams on the implementation of the solutions and help engage the advisor and client to execute the solutions to establish a system of follow‑up supporting future engagement and revenue generation.
• Work with marketing on promoting APT to the Arvest Footprint through printed materials and video opportunities to increase awareness.
• Understand and comply with bank policy, laws, regulations, and the bank's BSA/AML Program, as applicable to your job duties. This includes but is not limited to; complete compliance training and adhere to internal procedures and controls; report any known violations of compliance policy, laws, or regulations and report any suspicious customer and/or account activity.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field required.
• 8 years prior sales experience and industry relevant experience in finance required.
• In‑depth knowledge of investment and fiduciary products and services required.
• In‑depth knowledge of complex estate and taxation required.
• Experience with past high net‑worth clients required.
• Certifications such as CFP, CWS, CEPA, ChFC, CLU, CFA preferred.
• Broad knowledge of management and sales techniques preferred.
• Relevant military experience is considered for veterans and transitioning service members.

Regular attendance is an essential function of the job. The associate must be able to travel occasionally by themselves within the US, possibly overnight. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

$129,050 - $161,315 per year

Grade 19

We offer competitive compensation, benefits packages, and significant professional growth.

Arvest Bank is committed to providing equal opportunity to all persons regardless of race, color, race‑based hairstyles and textures, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other basis, which now or in the future may be specified by law.

Along with an excellent benefits package, our associates are engaged, rewarded for performance, and encouraged to grow professionally and personally. Our future is driven by our associates. If you want to be recognized for your results and empowered to reach your potential, we urge you to apply.