Planning Associate

Why work at Modera Wealth?

Modera Wealth Management is an independent, fee-only firm that strives to make a lasting positive impact on the lives of our clients through comprehensive financial planning and intelligent investment management. Modera is fast-growing and has a track record of providing career development opportunities from entry level to ownership.

Since 1983, Modera has been committed to being an advisor firm, and not a firm of advisors. Our growth has been driven by a desire to give clients a personalized service experience with our distinct combination of professional excellence and a friendly, relatable work style. Through this vision, we have grown to more than 200 employees in 19 offices along the East Coast, managing more than $15B in assets for more than 6,000 individuals, families, and businesses.

Job Overview:

We are looking for a Planning Associate that will be responsible for supporting our lead advisors in our Charlotte, NC office.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting Lead Advisors in all aspects of delivering excellent client service in a wide range of client activities, including onboarding of new assets
• Completing work that is accurate on a timely basis, juggling multiple projects while documenting progress so that other team members are informed
• Assisting with preparation for client meetings
• Preparing client Investment Policy Statements and asset allocation reports
• Communicating with clients, as well as their accountants and attorneys, verbally and in writing
• Attending client meetings and assisting with documentation and follow up actions
• Maintain a willingness to pitch in when needed with visitors, answering phones, and scheduling meetings
• Prepare for and pass the FINRA Series 65 within the mandated company timeline

Duties and responsibilities over time:

• Conducting in-depth client interviews to gather personal financial data and to formulate planning goals
• Developing comprehensive financial plans focusing on investment strategy, tax, retirement and estate planning, executive compensation, risk management, cash flow and education funding
• Assisting clients with the implementation of their financial plans
• Participating in client meetings to support the primary relationship manager
• Reviewing and interpreting investment allocation trading reports
• Collaborating with the client service team to facilitate and monitor client service activities
• Occasional travel may be required

What are we looking for?

We want a team player who can leverage the strength of the firm to deliver outstanding results and solutions. We are looking for people who embody Modera’s core values:

• Confident Humility – a quintessential team player, willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done, with pragmatic optimism
• Contagious Growth Mindset – a continuous learner with intellectual curiosity who strives for excellence and inspires others
• Trusted Relationships – supportive and authentic with mutual respect for colleagues

Qualifications:

• Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree
• 0-3 years of financial planning experience desirable or equivalent financial planning coursework
• Ability to obtain of FINRA Series 65 required during first twelve months
• Team player, able to work well with all levels of the firm, and pitch in wherever needed

Skills and Competencies:

• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
• Working knowledge of planning strategies and solutions
• Highly proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Team player, able to work well with all levels of the firm, and pitch in wherever needed

Benefits:

• Performance-based bonus
• Safe Harbor 401(k) plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex-Spending Account, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability and Life insurance
• Paid vacation
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education
• Partial remote work
• Salary range: $60,000-85,000 annually, non-exempt
• Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point of market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location, and most importantly, performance in the job role