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Fee Only Financial Planning Jobs in Rochester, NY

Troutman Pepper

Finance Manager

Rochester, NY

... firm's financial planning cycle, including annual budgets for the firm, offices, and practice ... fee strategy), and staffing mix, leverage, and cost drivers affecting margins; conduct rate and ...

Mercer Advisors

Tax Manager (NorthEast)

Rochester, NY · Hybrid

$109K - $143K/yr

... by integrating financial planning, investment management, business management, tax, estate ... No fee was paid for participation in the ranking, however, Mercer Advisors has paid a fee to Barron ...

LaBella Associates

Planner

Rochester, NY

$62K - $72K/yr

LaBella Associates' Planning Group seeks a Planner to join one of our Upstate NY offices. Our ... mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and ...

LaBella Associates

Planner

Rochester, NY · On-site

$62K - $72K/yr

LaBella Associates' Planning Group seeks a Planner to join one of our Upstate NY offices. Our ... mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and ...

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How much do fee only financial planning jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for fee only financial planning in Rochester, NY is $59,809.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45,900.00 and $67,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is fee-only financial planning?

Fee-only financial planning is a type of financial advisory service where the planner is compensated solely by the client and does not receive commissions or incentives from selling financial products. This approach helps eliminate potential conflicts of interest, ensuring advice is focused on the client's best interests. Fee-only planners typically charge hourly rates, flat fees, or a percentage of assets under management. They provide comprehensive financial guidance, including retirement, investment, tax, and estate planning.

How does a fee-only financial planner collaborate with clients and other professionals to develop comprehensive financial plans?

Fee-only financial planners work closely with clients to understand their unique financial goals, gathering detailed information about income, expenses, investments, and risk tolerance. They often collaborate with other professionals, such as tax advisors, estate attorneys, and insurance agents, to ensure all aspects of a client’s financial life are addressed. Regular meetings and clear communication are essential, as planners must update plans in response to life changes or market conditions. Building trust and maintaining transparency about fees and recommendations are key to long-term client relationships.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a fee-only financial planner, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Fee Only Financial Planner, you need a deep understanding of personal finance, investment strategies, and regulatory requirements, often supported by a CFP (Certified Financial Planner) certification or similar credentials. Familiarity with financial planning software, portfolio management tools, and compliance systems is typically required. Exceptional interpersonal skills, integrity, and the ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly set top professionals apart. These skills are crucial to building trust, delivering objective advice, and helping clients achieve their financial goals without conflicts of interest.

What is the difference between Fee Only Financial Planning vs Certified Financial Planner (CFP)?

AspectFee Only Financial PlanningCertified Financial Planner (CFP)
CredentialsTypically no specific certification requiredMust hold CFP certification
Work EnvironmentIndependent advisors, online platforms, or firmsFinancial planning firms, advisory practices
Industry UsageUsed broadly for fee-based planning servicesProfessional designation for credentialed planners
Search/Comparison IntentUnderstanding fee structures and servicesVerifying professional credentials and expertise

Fee Only Financial Planning refers to a payment model where advisors charge clients directly for their services without commissions. Certified Financial Planner (CFP) is a professional designation indicating a high level of expertise and adherence to ethical standards. While many Fee Only Financial Planners are CFPs, not all are, and the designation emphasizes credentials, whereas fee-only describes the payment structure.

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Infographic showing various Fee Only Financial Planning job openings in Rochester, NY as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,809 per year, or $28.8 per hour.

Wealth Advisor (Upstate New York)

Mercer Advisors

Rochester, NY

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 17 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:

The Wealth Path Wealth Advisor works in a client-focused, team-centered environment under the direction of one of the firm's Managing Directors and Wealth Path leadership to support the team's region-wide business development and client service efforts. 

Essential Job Functions for the Wealth Advisor will include:

  • Functioning as the primary trusted advisor to a book of 150-250 Wealth Path clients
  • Ensuring retention of the firm's clients and bringing in additional assets from existing clients to move clients from Wealth Path into Custom Wealth
  • Successful onboarding or transitioning of 10-50 new clients a year to obtain a client book size of 250 clients
  • Supporting the team's Regional Vice Presidents and Managing Directors as a subject matter expert (SME) in the areas of investments, tax, pension, estate, insurance, and general financial planning
  • Analyzing, drafting, editing, delivering, and presenting financial planning modules to clients
  • Managing client communications and follow-up with clients' other advisors
  • Ensuring adherence to company standards of client care, 1 annual meeting, referrals and retention
  • Attending company workshops or lectures and speak to groups of potential clients when called upon
  • Implementing company policies and procedure
  • Other duties as needed

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (preferably Business, Economics, Accounting or Finance related); Master's degree a plus

Experience:

  • Five to twenty-five years of job-related experience

Certifications:

  • Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation; additional certifications Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Personal Financial Specialist (PFS), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or Chartered Investment Consultant (CIC) would be considered
  • Specialized expertise preferred but not mandatory. Examples, include but not limited to CPA, PFS, JD, CFA, PhD, MS, MBA, MTx, CDFA, CRPC, MSFS, CIMA, AEF, ChFC, CLU, AIF or CPWA.

Job Skills:

  • Strong knowledge of and the ability to present investment, finance, insurance, and tax planning concepts
  • Has achieved core knowledge of job skills; may spend 50% or more time on Financial Planning
  • Excellent Client Focus and client-oriented position, but sales aptitude and experience is also highly desired
  • Continually seeks to enhance job knowledge, learn quickly and efficiently
  • Must be a humble, entrepreneurial, hardworking team player with a positive "can do" attitude
  • Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; experience with Salesforce and financial planning software preferred
  • Technical and analytical training and experience in financial planning
  • Demonstrated flexibility, versatility, and ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to tight deadlines in a team environment
  • Ability to work without close supervision managing and prioritizing deliverables
  • Must be highly flexible and confidential with all matters
  • Ability to travel up to 50% as required for local and national client meetings; plus, to national educational trainings and seminars as needed for role

Competencies:

Business & Technological Knowledge

Industry Experience

Advanced knowledge of the industry, financial products, and financial planning concepts

Economic Landscape

Advanced knowledge of the economic landscape/general understanding of impact on the Firm and clients

Business Ops - CSU

Strong working/core understanding of CSU Operations

SO's - FWS

Can generate and review performance reports and present recommendations to client relationship manager

SO's - FP

Advanced knowledge of financial planning concepts and Firm's services/offerings; Financial Planning software and comparison tools; provides project management of client assignments; can analyze, draft, edit, deliver, and present financial planning modules to clients

Wealth Management

Strong core understanding of our investments and ISG; perform asset allocation and analysis for portfolio reviews/investment research; Can prepare reports to illustrate trends and possible risks of various investment opportunities

Core Tech/Platforms

Expert use of all Core Technology (Microsoft Office, Box, Custodian Sites, Task Mgmt tools, Salesforce, Docusign)

Compliance

Comprehensive understanding of compliance requirements

INTERPERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS

Teamwork & Collaboration

Role model for cross-Firm teamwork and collaboration

Work Environment

Role model for contributing to a positive work environment

Balancing Priorities

Balances competing priorities and manages time pressures with composure

Trustworthiness

Instills trust across the Firm as someone who can be counted on for honesty, integrity, and reliability

Professional Presence

If needed, can facilitate aspects of client, team meetings and internal trainings; participates appropriately in business/social functions

Communications

Presents oral and written communications in a concise and well-organized form

CLIENT FOCUS & ACCOUNTABILITY

Client Service

Assists in the development of materials for client meetings and follow-ups. Proactively seeks opportunities to provide support to Wealth Advisors

Resource Coordination

Begins to establish internal resource channels needed to deliver high quality work on a timely basis

Growth Mindset

Can play a supporting role in business development activity/activities; beginning to build a network of business contacts in the market

Quality

Takes responsibility for ensuring work quality

LEADERSHIP

Guiding Principles

Consistently demonstrates full commitment to Firm vision and values

Talent Development & Team Leadership

Formally involved in training, coaching, and mentoring more junior employees; leads planners in the production of client deliverables; ensures that planners are developing.  Seeks new leadership opportunities.

Innovation & Change Management

Identifies opportunities for improvement and proposes solutions

Firm-building

Represents the Firm in a professional manner

Driving Results

Partners with others to support achievement of KPI goals

Work Schedule:   Business hours Monday through Friday.

Working Conditions:  Professional office environment.  Working inside.  Standing and sitting.  Will be assigned to a work station. Travel assumed at up to 50% of the time for client needs and/or required internal or external trainings.

#LI-Hybrid

The annualized base salary range for this role is based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skillset, and geographic location where work is performed. In addition to base salary, this position is also eligible to earn an annual bonus and other incentive compensation.

This position may also be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

  1. Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  2. Life insurance
  3. 401(k) contributions
  4. Health Savings Account (HSA)
  5. Short- and long-term disability
  6. Additional benefits designed to support your health and financial well-being
Base Pay Range
$85,000—$145,000 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.

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