Wealth Planner | New College Graduate 2027

It was great meeting you on campus!

As mentioned, Cerity Partners is a Barron's top 100 RIA firm and one of the fastest growing in the nation, and  we're  actively seeking passionate students to join our collaborative community of financial professionals. Whether  you're  interested in financial planning, investment management, tax advisory, or operational excellence,  you'll find opportunities to grow alongside experienced professionals who value integrity, innovation, and service to others.

We have new college graduate opportunities for Summer 2027 available across many of our  US  offices.   Join our talent community to be considered!

Below is a sample job description for our Wealth Planner role — one of the paths available to new college graduates joining us in 2027. This role will be available in the following office locations:

Albany, NY, Austin, TX, Baltimore, MD,  Houston, TX,  Indianapolis, IN,  Louisville, KY,  New York City, NY, San Francisco, CA, San Jose, CA, and Santa Barbara, CA

Job Description:

A Wealth Planner will provide comprehensive wealth management strategies consistent with our clients’ goals and values. This colleague will support a Wealth Advisor in managing client relationships. Alongside the advisor, the wealth planner will develop individualized financial plans and recommendations to help clients meet their financial goals.  The planner will also  assist with client meetings and present findings and recommendations.

We are excited to invite you to join us as part of the team and join our 4th annual Cerity Partners University class.

What is Cerity Partners University?

Cerity Partners University (CPU) focuses on the growth and development of newly hired colleagues, which takes place in our dedicated training space in Louisville, KY. During the in-person training, you will learn the basics of working with clients, train on the Cerity Partners Way, and prepare you to test for the Series 65. Training will begin in July and last for four weeks with all travel and expenses covered by the firm. After training you will return to your local office to start your wealth management journey and make your mark!

Primary Responsibilities

- Assist  advisory team with onboarding of new clients: customize our standard contract with new client information, obtain all  appropriate forms  from custodian , and work with each new client to ensure  accurate completion. Coordinate submission with the custodian for processing.

- Responsible for cash transfers, wires, data maintenance, reporting and trading as needed.

- Processing account openings, depositing electronic checks, moving money, and processing tasks with custodians.

- Proactively interact with clients and  assist in creating an outstanding client experience.

- Schedule client meetings.

- Receive client calls and resolve questions/issues as needed.

- Analyze and input client data into financial planning software.

- Assist  with the  timely  completion and submission of all  client related transaction requests.

- Preparing forms and reports for client meetings .

- Conduct independent research and build financial plans for prospective clients.

- Develop client recommendations with assistance from the Wealth Advisor.

- Assist in building comprehensive financial plans.

- Organize and  maintain  the CRM system (Salesforce), utilize financial planning software ( eMoney).

- Ongoing maintenance and quality control of CRM.

- Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree

- Series 65 (to be obtained within three months of hire date)

- 0-2+ years financial planning, estate  planning and/or tax planning/ preparation experience

Preferred Qualifications:

- Pursuing or has  attained a CFP®

Skills and Competencies:

- Ability to talk to clients independently

- Ability to train and mentor Client Service Associates

- Ability to develop wealth planning and investment recommendations and present to clients when applicable

- Working knowledge of e-Money, Salesforce a strong plus.

- Exceptional problem-solving skills, and ability to organize and prioritize work  in order to  meet deadlines in a proactive manner with little supervision required.

- Must accept and thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment.

- Ability to build and  maintain relationships with potential and current clients.

- Tenacious about doing what is right for the client – always.

Why Cerity Partners :

Our people drive our success by working together to deliver exceptional service to our clients. Below is a glimpse of the key elements of our total rewards package:

- Health, dental, and vision insurance – day 1!

- 401(k) savings and investment plan options with 4% match

- Flexible PTO policy

- Parental Leave

- Financial assistance for advanced education and professional designations

- Opportunity to give back time to local communities

- Commuter benefits

Cerity Partners is committed to providing an environment where all individuals can be their authentic selves. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who respects each individual and supports the diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences of our colleagues. We are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

Cerity Partners is committed to working with and providing accommodations to applicants with disabilities or special needs. For those needing accommodations, please reach out to [email protected]. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.