Lead Financial Planner

Job Description

Job Description

Financial Planner

Lead Financial Planner

Company Overview

We are a full-service, holistic Wealth Management firm that has been serving the greater IL area for over 20 years! We have become one of the most reputable firms in our industry and have an outstanding reputation for exceptional service. We greatly value a healthy work-life balance and professional growth opportunities. 

Position Overview
We are seeking a seasoned Lead Financial Planner to drive client-centered wealth planning. The Lead Financial Planner will be responsible for developing comprehensive financial plans, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering holistic wealth management strategies that help clients achieve their long-term goals. This role combines technical planning expertise, client relationship leadership, and practice management to grow assets under management and maintain high standards of fiduciary care.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of comprehensive financial plans for high-net-worth and mass-affluent clients, integrating investment, retirement, tax, estate, insurance, and cash flow strategies.
• Manage and mentor a team of financial planners and support staff, providing training, review of planning work, and performance feedback to ensure consistent, high-quality advice.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for complex client relationships, conducting ongoing reviews, adapting plans to life changes, and coordinating with external professionals (CPAs, attorneys) as needed.
• Oversee portfolio implementation and rebalancing in partnership with investment teams; monitor AUM growth and work to optimize client asset allocation and fee relationships.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies, including supervision related to Series 65 activities and adherence to CFP Board standards and FINRA rules where applicable.
• Lead business development and client retention initiatives, participate in prospect meetings, and contribute to marketing efforts and referral programs to grow the practice.
• Design and refine processes and tools for scalable, repeatable financial planning delivery, including model plan templates, client reporting, and technology integration for planning and CRM systems.
• Evaluate and recommend insurance solutions (life insurance, annuities, long-term care) when appropriate, and coordinate with licensed producers to implement products in clients plans.
• Stay current on industry trends, tax law changes, investment strategies, and planning best practices to continually enhance the firms service offering.

Qualifications

• Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation is nice to have. 
• Series 65 license required; Series 66 or Series 7 is a strong plus; FINRA registration experience preferred.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience as a financial planner or wealth advisor, with demonstrable experience leading client relationships and/or teams in a wealth management setting.
• Deep technical knowledge of financial planning disciplines including retirement income planning, tax-aware investing, estate planning coordination, insurance analysis (life, long-term care), and annuities.
• Proven experience working with AUM-based practices and understanding of fee models and asset management processes.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a client-first, fiduciary approach and the ability to explain complex concepts clearly to diverse clients.
• Strong leadership and project management skills, including experience coaching staff and improving practice workflows and technology adoption.
• Ability to coordinate with external professionals and work cross-functionally within a firm (investment, compliance, tax).
• Bachelors degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field preferred; advanced degree is a plus.
• High ethical standards, attention to detail, and commitment to maintaining compliance with regulatory and professional standards.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k w/ match
• PTO
• Excellent work-life balance

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 08/25/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter .  Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at  View email address on ziprecruiter.com to make arrangements.

Salary

$100000 - $125000 USD per year

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