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We are looking for a Director of Financial Planning to be the enterprise owner and steward of the company's budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes. This role ensures financial ...

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How much do financial planner jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for financial planner in San Ramon, CA is $108,043.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $84,900.00 and $114,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a financial planner?

To thrive as a Financial Planner, you need strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of financial products, and typically a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field, often supplemented by certifications like CFP (Certified Financial Planner). Proficiency with financial planning software, portfolio management tools, and CRM systems is essential. Exceptional interpersonal communication, ethical judgment, and active listening set top performers apart in this role. These skills and qualifications are crucial for building client trust, developing effective financial strategies, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

What is the difference between Financial Planner vs Financial Advisor?

AspectFinancial PlannerFinancial Advisor
CertificationsCFP, ChFCCFP, Series 7, Series 66
Work EnvironmentIndependent or firm-based, comprehensive planningBank, brokerage, or independent, investment-focused
Primary FocusHolistic financial planning including retirement, estate, taxesInvestment management and product sales
Employer & Industry UsageFinancial planning firms, independentFinancial institutions, banks, brokerages

While both roles involve helping clients manage their finances, a Financial Planner provides comprehensive, long-term financial planning services, often holding CFP or ChFC certifications. A Financial Advisor may focus more on investment management and may hold additional licenses like Series 7 or 66. The roles often overlap, but the Financial Planner emphasizes holistic planning, whereas the Financial Advisor may concentrate on investment products and portfolio management.

How much do financial planners get paid?

Financial planners typically earn a median annual salary of around $89,000, with salaries ranging from approximately $50,000 to over $200,000 depending on experience, location, and client base. Many financial planners also earn commissions or fees for their services and often hold certifications like the CFP to enhance earning potential.

What is a financial planner?

A Financial Planner is a professional who helps individuals and organizations manage their finances and plan for their financial future. They provide advice on topics such as budgeting, investing, retirement savings, tax strategies, and estate planning. Financial Planners work closely with clients to understand their financial goals and develop personalized plans to achieve them. Many Financial Planners hold certifications, such as Certified Financial Planner (CFP), which demonstrate their expertise and commitment to ethical standards.

What challenges do financial planners face when building a client base, and how can they be addressed?

Financial Planners often find that establishing a strong client base is an initial hurdle, as trust and credibility are critical in this field. Many planners overcome this by networking extensively, seeking referrals from existing clients, and consistently demonstrating value through tailored financial advice. Leveraging technology, participating in community events, and maintaining professional certifications can also help build reputation. Persistence, excellent communication skills, and a genuine interest in clients’ financial goals are key to long-term success.
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Infographic showing various Financial Planner job openings in San Ramon, CA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $108,043 per year, or $51.9 per hour.

Senior Financial Planner (San Francisco Bay Area)

Mercer Advisors

San Francisco, CA

$89K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 26 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. We believe that offering the correct investment advice requires a comprehensive financial plan. In the Senior Financial Planner I role, you will work as part of our Financial Planning Group, in collaboration with our advisor teams to create customized and comprehensive financial plans for clients. This position is best for a candidate who is advancing towards an advisor role or enjoys supporting efforts around the end client experience.

To succeed at this position, you need to be detailed, structured, process-oriented, analytical and have a high degree of follow-through and communication skills.

Essential Job Functions for the Senior Financial Planner I will include:

  • Support advisors through all stages of planning: preparation, updating, delivery, and implementation of financial plans based on the evolution of a clients' financial situation.
  • This includes preparing comprehensive financial plans in eMoney, portfolio analysis using Orion or Morningstar, tax planning with Holistiplan, and solving other modules using custom analysis tools in excel.
  • Partner with advisor teams to deliver an exceptional, seamless client experience focusing on accuracy, timeliness, and accountability for the client's future.
  • Use exceptional analytical and relationship management skills to uncover clients' needs and position the appropriate solution to meet those needs.
  • 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, wealth transfer strategies, complex retirement needs, Social Security, and tax planning.
  • Dispense financial planning advice in both supervised and unsupervised environments.
  • Deliver financial planning support that results in increased referrals and high client retention.
  • Ensuring adherence to company standards of client care, meetings, referrals and retention.
  • Co- present financial planning concepts and analysis with advisors.
  • Mentor, coach, and review output of other members of the Financial Planning Group.
  • Assist with creating and implementing procedures to improve efficiency and enhance client experiences.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (preferably Business, Economics, Accounting or Finance related)
  • Passed the Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) exam or holds relevant and approved advanced certification or degree, such as Financial Paraplanner Qualified Professional- FPQP® or Master's Degree in Financial Planning
  • Client facing experience with at least 6 years relevant experience preferred
  • Excellent verbal, written, analytical and organizational skills
  • Fluency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; experience with Salesforce and financial planning software (eMoney, Morningstar, Orion Risk Intelligence, Holistiplan, SS Analyzer).
  • 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 independently without close supervision managing and prioritizing deliverables
  • Must be highly flexible and confidential with all matters
  • Ability to travel up to 20% required

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. Travel assumed up to 20% of the time.

#LI-Hybrid

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
$85,850—$101,000 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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