Client Planning Specialist

About the Role:

As a Client Planning Specialist at Bairdyoullprovide advanced financial planning and client service supportforone or more Financial Advisorsand their clients.Youlllead the creation and delivery of financial plans using Bairds Private Wealth Management technology platforms manageonboardingand account operations and contribute to broader wealth management activities. This role also supports business development efforts byidentifyingopportunities and enhancing advisor effectiveness. Ideal candidates are licensed professionals with strong planningexpertise analytical skills and a proactive approach to client engagement in a dynamic wealth management environment.

The ImpactYoullMake:

• Owning and managing all or aportionof the Financial Advisors financial planning activities.

• Lead in the generation and creation of financial plans usingMoneyGuideProto create and deliver financial plans to clients. This may also includethe ownershipof other wealth management activities including tax reviews estate plans etc.

• Gain knowledge of andleveragepartnershipwith Bairds Corporate Resource Groups to provide the best wealth management solutions to clients.

• May schedule client appointments and/or conferenceroom forappointments.

• Assemble/generate materials including paperwork and reports for client meetings.

• Understand and ensure business adherence with firm and financial industry regulatory policies

• May manage FA and Teams social media presence (website LinkedIn X etc.).

• Maintain Client Relationship Management (CRM) system for Financial Advisor(s) as well asleveragethe platform to manage the client relationship through mailings reporting e-mail tracking and more with the goal of implementing well-defined client service models.

• May organize and coordinate seminars and client eventsatthe direction of Financial Advisor(s). Develops client lists designs material and seminar/meeting content coordinates PowerPoint presentations and follows through with client contact.

• Seek ways to enhance FA(s) business effectiveness and marketability.

• Initiates and completes all transactionsto fully service client accountsi.e.paperwork correspondence client requestfulfillmentand special projects as needed

• May enter security orders including stocks bonds fixed income optionsannuitiesand other investment vehicle orders per Financial Advisors instructions or upon clients verbal direction.

• May also provide back-up to other teams and thebranchwhen necessary as well as perform other duties and special projects as necessary.

• Proactively review investment opportunitieson a daily basis& notifyFinancial Advisor(s) totake actionon those opportunities with the goal of driving the Financial Advisors business. Specifically this may include funds available/money line maturing securities reorg items and previous days activities.

• Assistwith client onboarding coordination which includes managing Financial Advisors prospect pipelineassistingwith proposal generation preparing new account paperwork opening accounts transitioning new assets toBairdandestablishingan ongoing communication/client service plan

WhatYoullBring to Baird:

• 5 years of prior industry work experience

• Active Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam Series 7 and Series 66 or Series 63 and Series 65 licenses

• Attainment of CFP WMCP or CPWA certification

• Proficient in knowledge and use of all major Bairds Private Wealth Management technology platforms (Thomson ONE Albridge Envestnet CRM Money Guide ProLiquidOffice Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint) etc.).

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Detail oriented with an emphasis on accuracy

• Critical thinking and proactive problem-solving skills

• Good analytical skills with ability to perform semi-advanced math

• Understanding of compliance regulations including the client complaint process and correspondence policies

• Bachelors degree preferred not