Senior Financial Planner (Newport, Beach CA)

Why Work at Mercer Advisors? For more than 40 years, Mercer Advisors has been helping families amplify and simplify their financial lives by integrating financial planning, investment management, business management, tax, estate, insurance, and more, all managed by a single team. We deliver the kind of comprehensive care once reserved for only the wealthiest households.

Today, we serve over 42,800+ families across 110+ cities across the U.S. Ranked the #1 RIA Firm in the nation by Barron’s for two consecutive years, Mercer Advisors is an independent fiduciary legally bound to act in our clients’ best interests — always.

* Mercer Advisors offers a workplace that stands apart in the financial industry. More than half of our employees and client-facing professionals are women, reflecting the clients we serve. With a flexible, national footprint, we build our teams around exceptional talent — wherever they are.

Join us and help families amplify and simplify their financial lives with confidence. * Mercer Advisors was ranked #1 for RIA firms with up to $70 billion in assets. The Barron’s top RIA ranking is based on a combination of metrics – including size, growth, service quality, technology, succession planning and others.

No fee was paid for participation in the ranking, however, Mercer Advisors has paid a fee to Barron’s to use the ranking in marketing. Please see important information about the ranking criteria methodology here . Job Summary: Financial planning is the foundation of Mercer Advisors.

We believe that offering the correct investment advice requires a comprehensive financial plan. In the Senior Financial Planner I role, you will work as part of our Financial Planning Group, in collaboration with our advisor teams to create customized and comprehensive financial plans for clients. This position is best for a candidate who is advancing towards an advisor role or enjoys supporting efforts around the end client experience.

To succeed at this position, you need to be detailed, structured, process-oriented, analytical and have a high degree of follow-through and communication skills. Essential Job Functions for the Senior Financial Planner I will include: Support advisors through all stages of planning: preparation, updating, delivery, and implementation of financial plans based on the evolution of a clients' financial situation. This includes preparing comprehensive financial plans in eMoney, portfolio analysis using Orion or Morningstar, tax planning with Holistiplan, and solving other modules using custom analysis tools in excel.

Partner with advisor teams to deliver an exceptional, seamless client experience focusing on accuracy, timeliness, and accountability for the client's future. Use exceptional analytical and relationship management skills to uncover clients' needs and position the appropriate solution to meet those needs. Collaborate with other groups within Family Wealth Services and Investments to develop client strategies that incorporate relevant and specific recommendations to each client.

Keep current on financial planning topics including, but not limited to, wealth transfer strategies, complex retirement needs, Social Security, and tax planning. Dispense financial planning advice in both supervised and unsupervised environments. Deliver financial planning support that results in increased referrals and high client retention.

Ensuring adherence to company standards of client care, meetings, referrals and retention. Co- present financial planning concepts and analysis with advisors. Mentor, coach, and review output of other members of the Financial Planning Group.

Assist with creating and implementing procedures to improve efficiency and enhance client experiences. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (preferably Business, Economics, Accounting or Finance related) Passed the Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) exam or holds relevant and approved advance