Senior Wealth Strategist

Description

We are seeking a Senior Wealth Strategist (Senior Financial Planner) in the Private Client Group of our wealth management firm.  The Wealth Strategist/Senior Financial Planning Associate uses expertise in various areas of financial, estate, and tax planning to provide analytical support, consultation, and advice for financial planning services to clients and is involved in all aspects of planning and compliance for clients. 

This position offers work from home flexibility of up to 2 days per week after initial training period.

In this position you will: 

• Prepare, review, and deliver cash flow reports and analysis in eMoney by gathering client data and working directly with the Managing Directors and clients.
• Perform estate planning document reviews by reading clients’ will, trusts, power of attorney, marital agreement, partnerships, or other legal documents and create summaries, flowcharts, and observations and recommendations.
• Research and model financial, charitable, estate, and tax planning topics related to proposed or completed client transactions and offer analysis and recommendations.
• Prepare and review other financial planning deliverables (Social Security, Medicare, education, insurance, pension, and executive compensation planning) 
• Review Net Worth reports prepared by planning associates for thoroughness and accuracy and identify planning opportunities.
• Prepare Clearsight reports for prospective clients.
• Participate in client meetings, as needed.
• Train and educate team members on financial planning topics and deliverables.
• Interface with client attorneys, accountants, and other advisors to implement planning strategies.
• Develop knowledge of all assigned clients through reading meeting notes, studying client files, and completing tax and financial planning projects for those clients. 
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Requirements

The successful candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, taxation, finance, or related field
• CFP or CPA designation a plus
• AEP designation a plus
• 5-7 years’ experience working for a wealth management firm, bank, or law firm.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
• Strong computer proficiency (e.g., eMoney, Word, Excel, Adobe, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Strong client orientation
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong team player
• Commitment to company values

Clearstead is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from minorities and women. 

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  

The qualified candidate can expect:

• A flat, bureaucracy-free organizational structure that fosters creative thinking and involvement at all levels of the organization.
• The opportunity to join a growing firm that offers professional growth in an industry that is both dynamic and intellectually challenging.
• An opportunity to work with high-profile private clients and institutions across the country.
• A competitive base salary with an incentive bonus program
• 401(k) Savings plan with company contributions
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Long-term disability insurances
• Generous paid time off program

We are Clearstead…an independent wealth management and investment consulting firm in Cleveland, Ohio.

Our private clients are families, individuals, and related entities. Our institutional clients include retirement funds, endowments and foundations, higher educational institutions, and healthcare organizations.

There’s a popular line at Clearstead, “There are no sharp elbows.”  Employees have a voice in driving our success through our innovative, team-based approach.  By empowering employees with rewarding careers, ownership, and valuing their perspectives we foster a culture of collaboration.  This helps us attract and retain strong and motivated individuals.