Financial Planner
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Job Description
This role will provide work experience and educational opportunities to build competencies as well as allow time to network to target a role as a full time Financial Advisor on an existing team within 4 years. Support Financial Advisors and Client Specialists in the creation of financial plans and analyses for initial prospects or existing clients. Provide research for client questions and ongoing education and support to Advisors and Client Specialists.
As a Financial Planner you will:
- Interact with Financial Advisors to provide ongoing research and assistance for existing clientele.
- Create and develop Baird Wealth Plan drafts and various financial analyses.
- Provide education to Financial Advisors in a group setting and to individuals as needed.
- Perform special projects and assignments as required.
- Complete CFP prerequisites and sit for comprehensive CFP exam. Upon passing the CFP it is expected to study for and pass the SIE Series 7 and Series 66 licensing exams.
What makes this opportunity great:
- Strong work-life balance is promoted.
- Team of associates passionate about achieving great results for clients that give back to the communities where we live and work.
- Unique culture that values diverse backgrounds and perspectives while emphasizing teamwork and a strong sense of partnership
- A strong stable employee-owned firm recognized as a great place to work since 2004.
What we look for:
- Bachelors degree in related field or degree in unrelated field and relevant work experience.
- Strong computational mathematical and analytical skills.
- Ability to complete the CFP prerequisites and sit for comprehensive CFP exam within the first two years of hire.
- Ability to study for and obtain the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam Series 7 and Series 66 or be willing to study and obtain immediately following the CFP exam and complete the three exams with 18 months of beginning the SIE. Training and resources to be provided and paid for by Baird.
- Close attention to detail.
- Great organizational skills.
- Someone who is very team-oriented.
- Personal computer skills must include email Microsoft Word and Excel and experience in MoneyGuidePro or similar planning software is a plus.
- Commitment to become a Financial Advisor at the conclusion of the program and strong desire to develop skills in client service wealth management and new business development.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
