Wealth Planner | New College Graduate 2027

Position Summary

A Wealth Planner will provide comprehensive wealth management strategies consistent with our clients’ goals and values. This colleague will support a Wealth Advisor in managing client relationships. Alongside the advisor, the wealth planner will develop individualized financial plans and recommendations to help clients meet their financial goals.

The planner will also assist with client meetings and present findings and recommendations. The Wealth Planner will also get valuable experience in client operations, understanding how the Operations team also plays a role in delivering exceptional service to our clients. We are excited to invite you to join us as part of the Houston team and join our 4th annual Cerity Partners University class.

What is Cerity Partners University? Cerity Partners University (CPU) focuses on the growth and development of newly hired colleagues, which takes place in our dedicated training space in Louisville, KY. During the in-person training, you will learn the basics of working with clients, train on the Cerity Partners Way, and prepare you to test for the Series 65.

Training will begin in July and last for four weeks with all travel and expenses covered by the firm. After training you will return to your local office to start your wealth management journey and make your mark!

Primary Responsibilities

Proactively interact with clients and assist in creating an outstanding client experience. Analyze and input client data into financial planning, tax planning and estate planning software.. Help prepare investment proposals for new clients. Help analyze existing investments for current clients. Prepare forms and reports for client meetings. Develop client recommendations with assistance from the Wealth Advisor.

Organize and maintain the CRM system (Salesforce), utilize financial planning software (eMoney). Assist in Scheduling client meetings. Receive client calls and resolve questions/issues as needed. Help maintain client portals.

Assist operations team with onboarding of new clients: customize our standard contract with new client information, obtain all appropriate forms from custodian, and work with new clients to ensure accurate completion. Coordinate submission with the custodian for processing. Assist with cash transfers, wires, data maintenance, reporting and trading as needed. Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree Series 65 (to be obtained within three months of hire date) 0-2+ years financial planning, estate planning and/or tax planning/ preparation experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Pursuing or has attained a CFP® Skills and Competencies: Ability to talk to clients independently
• Ability to develop wealth planning and investment recommendations and present to clients when applicable
• Working knowledge of e-Money, Salesforce, Holistiplan a strong plus. Exceptional problem-solving skills, and ability to organize and prioritize work in order to meet deadlines in a proactive manner with little supervision required. Must accept and thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment. Ability to build and maintain relationships with potential and current clients. Tenacious about doing what is right for the client – always.

Compensation

• Range: $65K - $75K base Why Cerity Partners: Our people drive our success by working together to deliver exceptional service to our clients. Below is a glimpse of the key elements of our total rewards package: Health, dental, and vision insurance – day 1! 401(k) savings and investment plan options with 4% match Flexible PTO policy Parental Leave Financial assistance for advanced education and professional designations
• Opportunity to give back time to local communities
• Commuter benefits Cerity Partners is committed to providing an environment where all individuals can be their authentic selves. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who respects each individual and supports the diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences of our colleagues. We are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Cerity Partners is committed to working with and providing accommodations to applicants with disabilities or special needs. For those needing accommodations, please reach out to careers@ceritypartners.com. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Ultimately, outstanding wealth management is about people and relationships. Our people are the nucleus of Cerity Partners. Each colleague brings unique expertise, commitment and knowledge to the firm and it is by working together that we achieve our mission to have a positive impact on the financial well-being of our clients, colleagues and communities. Our people drive our success by working together to deliver exceptional service to our clients. We truly care about what we do. Introduce yourself to our Talent Acquisition Team and we'll be in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match for your skill set. Cerity Partners is one of the nation’s leading independent financial advisory firms. We serve high-net-worth individuals & their families, businesses, & their employees, and nonprofit organizations from our offices across the country. Our in-house specialists of tax advisors, financial planners, investment professionals, & retirement plan consultants are passionate about and committed to providing financial advice & oversight. At Cerity Partners, we believe in the long view. We work with clients who appreciate our comprehensive and sustained approach to wealth management. We don’t just look for short-term gains, we seek long-term growth. We have the same approach to our people. We look for experienced and credentialed wealth management colleagues who can keep pace with us. We manage over $190 billion in assets under management for our clients. We are routinely recognized as a Top RIA Firm by Barron’s Advisor, Newsweek, USA Today, and more. The driving factor of our accelerated growth is our people. Located throughout the U.S., our teams consist of specialists who are helpful, knowledgeable, sincere, and have the perseverance and capability to go the extra mile for our clients. We consider our firm a community that works together to serve one common goal: Finding diverse solutions to suit diverse financial needs.