Associate Financial Advisor / Financial Planning Associate

Company Description

Bauman Scott Financial Services is a client-focused wealth management firm that designs custom portfolios aligned with each client’s personal, family, estate, and corporate goals. The firm emphasizes tailored investment plans that reflect individual objectives and risk profiles. Core services include comprehensive financial planning, estate strategies, retirement planning, insurance planning, and charitable giving strategies. Securities and advisory services are offered through LPL Financial, a registered investment advisor and member of SIPC, and the team serves clients in states where they are properly registered or licensed.

Role Description

The Associate Financial Advisor / Financial Planning Associate is a full-time, hybrid role based in Santa Clarita, CA, with some flexibility to work from home. This role supports lead advisors by preparing and updating financial plans, running projections, and analyzing client data related to cash flow, retirement, investments, insurance, and estate strategies. The associate will assist in client meetings, take detailed notes, help document recommendations, and follow up on action items. Day-to-day responsibilities include researching investment options, preparing reports and presentations, maintaining accurate client records in the CRM, and supporting compliance documentation and workflows. The role also involves coordinating with internal team members and external partners, responding to client inquiries in a timely and professional manner, and contributing to an organized, service-oriented client experience.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Financial Planning and Financial Advisory, with the ability to interpret client goals and translate them into actionable strategies.
• Knowledge of Finance and Investments, including asset allocation, risk management, and basic portfolio construction.
• Experience or coursework in Retirement Planning, including retirement income strategies and tax-aware planning.
• Ability to support holistic planning that may incorporate estate considerations, insurance needs, and charitable giving strategies.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Financial Planning, Economics, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Progress toward, or interest in pursuing, CFP® or similar professional designation is highly beneficial.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with a client-centered and collaborative working style.
• Comfort with financial planning software, CRM systems, and standard office productivity tools (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, follow regulatory and compliance requirements, and work effectively in a hybrid office/home environment.

Compensation

Compensation is negotiable based on experience, licensing, credentials, planning ability, and overall fit.