Associate Wealth Advisor - Financial Planning Center - Various Locations

About The Role CLA is looking to hire 4 total Associate Wealth Advisors with a start date of June 1st in the following locations: Milwaukee, WI Eau Claire, WI Stevens Point, WI Summary This role provides centralized financial planning support to advisors across the firm. You will deliver centralized planning expertise to Wealth Advisors and Senior Wealth Advisors, turning complex data into clear, actionable plans. With a focus on plan construction, analysis, and ongoing optimization, you collaborate closely with local advisory teams to deliver consistent, high-quality, and scalable planning solutions that reflect firmwide standards and best practices—and make a real difference for clients. This role reports functionally within the Financial Planning Center. Associates work closely with Principals, Directors, Senior Wealth Advisors, Wealth Advisors, and Associate Wealth Advisors. Primary collaboration is internal and advisor‑facing, with direct client interaction increasing over time. Essential Job Functions Financial Planning: Build powerful, end-to-end financial plans that drive real client decisions. Use firm‑approved tools to craft integrated strategies across retirement, cash flow, insurance, estate, tax, and investments. Turn complexity into clarity through advanced modeling, scenario analysis, and stress testing. Partner directly with Wealth Advisors and Senior Wealth Advisors to deliver timely, high‑impact planning solutions that elevate client conversations and outcomes—while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and compliance. Investments/Insurance: Analyze investment and insurance information to support smart, goal‑aligned recommendations within each client’s total financial plan. Assist Wealth Advisors in evaluating strategy design, portfolio oversight, and long‑term progress. Track trends, synthesize data, and help shape planning strategies that keep clients confidently moving toward their goals. Internal Advisor Support: Partner with Wealth Advisors to solve complex planning challenges, anticipate servicing needs, and prepare polished financial plans for client meetings. Sharpen plan presentation skills and help elevate advisor‑client discussions. Drive innovation within the Financial Planning Center by identifying ways to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability. Leverage modern planning software and emerging technology to streamline workflows and maximize impact. Minimum Required Experience, Education, and Certifications None required 1 year experience preferred Education Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Bachelor’s degree is required. Combination of relevant experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of a degree. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field is preferred. Certifications/Licenses FINRA Series 65 or 66 Required. Series 65 certification required (New hires will have 180 days to obtain this certification. If they do not obtain the certification in that timeframe and/or they fail after their third attempt, their employment will be terminated.) Our Perks Flexible PTO Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave Paid Volunteer Time Off Mental health coverage Quarterly Wellness stipend Fertility benefits Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Wellness at CLA To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well‑being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more. For a complete list of benefits, please visit the dedicated benefits page. #J-18808-Ljbffr CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)