Strategic Planning Associate Jobs in Seattle, WA

Job Description

About Us

At Hall & Dornan Capital Partners, we believe it truly takes a village. Our team thrives on shared insight, collaboration, and the strengths each person brings. Everyone contributes unique talents and perspectives-and we rely on that collective wisdom to deliver an exceptional client experience.

If you're a critical thinker, a fast learner, and someone who genuinely enjoys helping people, you'll feel right at home here. Join a team where you can grow, contribute, and truly make an impact.

Position Overview

The Wealth Planning Associate is a core member of our team-supporting client relationships, preparing financial deliverables, coordinating followthrough, and ensuring every interaction is elevated and servicefocused. This role combines detailoriented execution with the ability to recognize bigpicture opportunities, enhance client confidence, and support the growth of the practice.

Key Responsibilities

Client Experience & Relationship Support

• Create positive, supportive interactions that leave clients feeling understood, confident, clear, and well cared for.
• Participate in client meetings, lead followup communication, and coordinate internal task delegation.
• Maintain high client service standards with consistency, accuracy, and professionalism.
• Identify explicit client needs as well as unanticipated opportunities to deepen client relationships.
• Recognize and act on sales growth opportunities that arise organically within service interactions.
• Provide exceptional service across all communication channels (inperson, virtual, phone, email).

Operational & Advisory Support

• Prepare financial reports, spreadsheets, projections, and meeting materials.
• Enter trades, orders, and rebalances as requested by the advisor.
• Ensure accuracy of all client documentation; follow through on processing and completion.
• Manage the postmeeting workflow, including tracking tasks, coordinating team actions, and ensuring a seamless client experience.
• Prepare internal business summary reports and client-specific reporting as needed.
• Maintain organized and compliant records using CRM technology.
• Analyze account information, research issues, and resolve questions or concerns promptly.

Professional Growth & Team Collaboration

• Actively participate in ongoing education, training, and crosstraining opportunities.
• Work both independently and collaboratively within a dynamic team environment.
• Manage competing priorities, time-sensitive items, and evolving client needs with confidence.
• Proactively identify issues, propose solutions, and support continuous improvement.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Financial markets, products, and industry regulations
• Trading terminology and order workflows
• Financial planning platforms and managed account systems
• CRM systems and general office procedures
• Company policies, mission, and strategies

Skilled in:

• CRM software and client management tools
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Tax software
• Effective communication across all formats and settings

Ability to:

• Manage tasks and projects efficiently and independently
• Assess priorities and meet deadlines in a fastpaced environment
• Analyze account information and identify solutions
• Build rapport and deliver exceptional client care
• Demonstrate dependability, professionalism, and followthrough
• Balance detailoriented execution with a strategic, bigpicture mindset

Education/Previous Experience

• Bachelor's degree preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• SIE required
• Series 7 & 66 preferred, or ability to obtain within specified timeframe
• Insurance license preferred, or ability to obtain within specified timeframe

Experience: 5+ years of industry experience

Benefits: Medical, Retirement + Match and Profit Sharing, PTO

Travel: Not required

Hall & Dornan Capital Partners and its employees are independent contractors with respect to Raymond James, not employees of Raymond James. The term "Raymond James" includes but is not limited to Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. ("RJFS") and Raymond James Financial Services Advisors. Inc. ("RJFSA") as affiliates.

PLEASE NOTE: The benefits link and benefits description below do not apply to this job posting because the hiring entity is an RJFS independent branch and all RJFS associates at this branch are independent contractors with respect to Raymond James. If you are offered a position by this RJFS branch, employment and benefits will solely be offered by the branch and not by Raymond James

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The total compensation for this position includes base salary or wages, and may include components such as additional compensation (cash or equity), discretionary bonuses, or commissions. This position is eligible for a benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision; life insurance; critical illness insurance and accident insurance; disability benefits; retirement savings; paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and sick leave); and parental leave. Eligibility for benefits and specific offerings may vary based on position and employment status. To view more details of the benefits offered, visit Myrjbenefits.com

At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view.
We expect our associates at all levels to:
Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm

At Raymond James - as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.