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Allworth Financial

$56K - $75K/yr

Ranked Top 15 Barron's Top 100 RIA Firms 1 Best in Class Ethics NBRI 9 What can your career be at ... at the firm. From the CEOs, to management, to entry level personnel, everyone truly loves the ...

Fiondella Milone & Lasaracina

Tax Intern

Glastonbury, CT · On-site

... the firm. We view our internships as a driver for selecting and raising up the best entry-level ... Develops familiarity with research tools, CCH, RIA and BNA * Further develops accounting knowledge ...

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Maher Duessel

2027 Staff Auditor

Butler, PA · On-site

We are currently seeking entry level staff auditors to join our firm in January 2027 and July 2027 ... Obtain a working knowledge of firm technology, including the use of Caseware, RIA Checkpoint, CCH ...

Maher Duessel

2027 Staff Auditor

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

We are currently seeking entry level staff auditors to join our firm in January 2027 and July 2027 ... Obtain a working knowledge of firm technology, including the use of Caseware, RIA Checkpoint, CCH ...

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Tax Intern

Glastonbury, CT · On-site

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Maher Duessel

2027 Staff Auditor

Erie, PA · On-site

We are currently seeking entry level staff auditors to join our firm in January 2027 and July 2027 ... Obtain a working knowledge of firm technology, including the use of Caseware, RIA Checkpoint, CCH ...

Maher Duessel

2027 Staff Auditor

Harrisburg, PA · On-site

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Maher Duessel

2027 Staff Auditor

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

We are currently seeking entry level staff auditors to join our firm in January 2027 and July 2027 ... Obtain a working knowledge of firm technology, including the use of Caseware, RIA Checkpoint, CCH ...

Maher Duessel

2027 Staff Auditor

Harrisburg, PA · On-site

We are currently seeking entry level staff auditors to join our firm in January 2027 and July 2027 ... Obtain a working knowledge of firm technology, including the use of Caseware, RIA Checkpoint, CCH ...

Maher Duessel

2027 Staff Auditor

Lancaster, PA · On-site

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Maher Duessel

2027 Staff Auditor

State College, PA · On-site

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Maher Duessel

2027 Staff Auditor

State College, PA · On-site

We are currently seeking entry level staff auditors to join our firm in January 2027 and July 2027 ... Obtain a working knowledge of firm technology, including the use of Caseware, RIA Checkpoint, CCH ...

Maher Duessel

2027 Staff Auditor

Lancaster, PA · On-site

Description We are currently seeking entry level staff auditors to join our firm in January 2027 ... Obtain a working knowledge of firm technology, including the use of Caseware, RIA Checkpoint, CCH ...

Maher Duessel

2027 Staff Auditor

Harrisburg, PA · On-site

We are currently seeking entry level staff auditors to join our firm in January 2027 and July 2027 ... Obtain a working knowledge of firm technology, including the use of Caseware, RIA Checkpoint, CCH ...

Maher Duessel

2027 Staff Auditor

Erie, PA · On-site

Description We are currently seeking entry level staff auditors to join our firm in January 2027 ... Obtain a working knowledge of firm technology, including the use of Caseware, RIA Checkpoint, CCH ...

Maher Duessel

2027 Staff Auditor

Butler, PA · On-site

We are currently seeking entry level staff auditors to join our firm in January 2027 and July 2027 ... Obtain a working knowledge of firm technology, including the use of Caseware, RIA Checkpoint, CCH ...

Maher Duessel

2027 Staff Auditor

Erie, PA · On-site

We are currently seeking entry level staff auditors to join our firm in January 2027 and July 2027 ... Obtain a working knowledge of firm technology, including the use of Caseware, RIA Checkpoint, CCH ...

Maher Duessel

2027 Staff Auditor

Butler, PA · On-site

Description We are currently seeking entry level staff auditors to join our firm in January 2027 ... Obtain a working knowledge of firm technology, including the use of Caseware, RIA Checkpoint, CCH ...

Maher Duessel

2027 Staff Auditor

State College, PA · On-site

Description We are currently seeking entry level staff auditors to join our firm in January 2027 ... Obtain a working knowledge of firm technology, including the use of Caseware, RIA Checkpoint, CCH ...

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Financial Planner (Woodland Hills / Los Angeles, CA)

Los Angeles, CA • Hybrid

Mercer Advisors
Finance and Insurance • 201 - 500 employees
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$81K - $109K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago

Mercer Advisors rating

8.9

Company rating: 8.9 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Why Work at Mercer Advisors?

For more than 40 years, Mercer Advisors has been helping families amplify and simplify their financial lives by integrating financial planning, investment management, business management, tax, estate, insurance, and more, all managed by a single team. We deliver the kind of comprehensive care once reserved for only the wealthiest households.

Today, we serve over 42,800+ families across 110+ cities across the U.S. Ranked the #1 RIA Firm in the nation by Barron's for two consecutive years, Mercer Advisors is an independent fiduciary legally bound to act in our clients' best interests — always.*

Mercer Advisors offers a workplace that stands apart in the financial industry. More than half of our employees and client-facing professionals are women, reflecting the clients we serve. With a flexible, national footprint, we build our teams around exceptional talent — wherever they are.

Join us and help families amplify and simplify their financial lives with confidence.

* Mercer Advisors was ranked #1 for RIA firms with up to $70 billion in assets. The Barron's top RIA ranking is based on a combination of metrics – including size, growth, service quality, technology, succession planning and others. No fee was paid for participation in the ranking, however, Mercer Advisors has paid a fee to Barron's to use the ranking in marketing. Please see important information about the ranking criteria methodology here.

Job Summary:

Financial planning is the foundation of Mercer Advisors.  The Financial Planning Group is a centralized group of paraplanners that supports Wealth Management Teams nationally to create customized and comprehensive personal financial plans.  The candidate will be responsible for document analysis, data management, and financial plan preparation.  This is an entry level financial planning position perfect for the candidate who seeks to gain technical competency in preparation for a career in financial planning.  

You will prepare comprehensive financial planning modules, utilizing various software and proprietary tools. You will also work with our other in-house specialists in investments, tax, estate planning, and insurance solutions. To succeed in this position, one must be passionate about financial planning.  Desirable characteristics: self-motivation, flexibility, detail oriented, process-driven, analytical, and have a high degree of follow-through and strong communication skills.

Essential Job Functions for the Financial Planner will include:

  • Prepare financial plans for prospective clients, as well as clients, including spending plans, investment analysis, retirement projections, Social Security analysis, education-funding analysis, stock options analysis, estate-planning analysis, tax planning, asset protection, and risk management needs analysis.
  • Work with the sales team and advisors to collect documents from clients to prepare the financial plan.
  • Use financial planning tools (ex: eMoney, Morningstar, SS Analyzer, Excel worksheets, CRM, portfolio analysis) to create financial plans for clients.
  • Partner with sales and wealth advisor teams to deliver an exceptional, seamless client experience focusing on accuracy and timeliness.
  • Collaborate with other groups within Family Wealth Services and Investments to develop client strategies that incorporate relevant and specific recommendations to each client.
  • Keep current on financial planning topics including, but not limited to, cash management, investments, wealth transfer strategies, complex retirement needs, Social Security, and tax planning.
  • Assist with creating and implementation of workflows and procedures to improve efficiency and enhance one team procedures and processes.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (preferably Financial Planning, Business, Economics, Psychology, or Finance related)
  • Has begun CFP® coursework
  • At least 1 year of financial industry related experience preferred
  • Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; experience with Salesforce and financial planning software (eMoney, SS Analyzer, CRM, portfolio analysis, tax planning) preferred.
  • Excellent verbal, written, analytical and organizational skills
  • Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to tight deadlines in a team environment
  • Candidate must have customer service orientation, be coachable, and be eager to learn.
  • Must be highly flexible and confidential with all matters
  • Ability to travel up to 10%

Work Schedule:  This professional role requires availability during standard business hours of Monday through Friday from 8AM to 5PM. At times, the role may have early or late hours to meet business tasks and deadlines for external and internal client needs.

Working Conditions: This position may be in a professional office environment or a dedicated home office workspace which is free of interruptions. Whether position is in a dedicated office space or home office workspace, basic technology needs will be provided to satisfy position requirements. Routinely sitting and standing for periods of time. No heavy lifting over 10 lbs. Travel assumed up to 10% of the time.

Actual base pay within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the applicant's geographic location, relevant experience, education, skills and licenses/certifications.  This position is also eligible to earn incentive compensation through one of Mercer Advisors' incentive compensation programs. 

Base Pay Range
$89,250—$105,000 USD

Benefits:

Mercer Advisors offers a competitive and robust benefit package to our employees.   Our benefit programs are focused on meeting all of our employees and their eligible dependents health and welfare needs. We offer the following:

  • Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
  • Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Supplemental Life & AD Short-Term Disability; Accident; Critical Illness; and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Three Cigna medical plans offerings including two High Deductible Health Plans and a Traditional Co-Pay medical plan.
  • Kaiser Medical plans available in California
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions if enrolled in either HDHP medical plan.
  • Two comprehensive Dental Plans
  • Vision Insurance Plan
  • Dependent Care Savings Account for child and dependent care.
  • 14 Company Paid Holidays including a full week off at Thanksgiving.
  • Generous paid time off program for vacation and sick days
  • Employee Assistance Plan
  • Family Medical Leave
  • Paid Parental Leave (8 weeks)
  • Maternity benefits utilizing company paid STD, any supplemental STD, plus Parental Leave (8 weeks) to provide time for recovery, baby bonding, and enjoying your family time.
  • Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program
  • Company Paid Concierge Services for you and your loved ones for the spectrum of caring needs for your aging parents, young children, life's challenges and more.
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with both Traditional and Roth plans with per pay period match as well as an after-tax option
  • Pet Insurance
  • Personalized financial planning and guidance from Mercer Advisors professionals, offered at preferred employee pricing

We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting.

Mercer Advisors is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Mercer Advisors participates in E-Verify and complies with federal employment eligibility verification requirements.

If you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please email PeopleTeam@merceradvisors.com. This inbox is for accommodation requests only.

For information about applicant rights, required employment notices, E-Verify participation, and state specific disclosures, please review our Applicant Notices and Employment Rights.

If you are a resident of California, learn more about Mercer's California Consumer Privacy Policy here.
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