Financial Planner

Empower Retirement · Banking & Financial Services

Nationwide Remote
Hybrid
Posted today
Apply by 23 Oct
Finance & Accounting

About the job

Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them.

Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom. Empower Yourself.

As a Financial Planner within Empower's dedicated services model, you will provide comprehensive financial wellness and retirement planning for our Large to Mega client base. You will play a critical role in guiding participants throughout all phases of their financial life, delivering tailored advice and solutions that meet their long-term goals. This role emphasizes client engagement, relationship building, and delivering expert consultations aligned with Empower’s mission of financial empowerment.

What You Will Do

Develop and deliver comprehensive financial plans for retirement plan participants within Empower's dedicated services model, supporting large and mega-sized institutional clients

Conduct personalized, needs-based financial planning consultations to assess participants' financial goals, investment objectives, retirement readiness, and long-term planning needs

Provide education and guidance on retirement planning, investment allocation, savings strategies, rollovers, health savings accounts (HSAs), distribution options, managed accounts, and financial wellness

Serve as an Investment Adviser Representative of Advised Assets Group, reviewing participant investment portfolios and providing recommendations through Empower's managed account services

Educate participants on Empower's My Total Retirement and other managed account solutions, facilitating enrollment when appropriate

Apply Empower's CONSULT model to identify participant needs, recommend suitable financial solutions, and deliver personalized financial planning experiences

Develop and maintain long-term participant relationships through ongoing financial guidance and service before and after retirement

Coordinate proactive follow-up with participants and current or former financial service providers to support implementation of financial decisions

Maintain accurate and timely records of participant consultations, recommendations, and follow-up activities using Salesforce and internal systems

Collaborate with dedicated services team members, participate in training and staff meetings, and share financial planning knowledge and best practices

Support applicable service and business objectives through needs-based consultations and appropriate financial product and service recommendations

What You Will Bring

Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience

Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certification

Active FINRA Series 7, 63, and 65 registrations

FINRA Fingerprinting required

Minimum of three years of experience in financial services or the 401(k)/defined contribution retirement plan industry

Minimum of two years of direct financial planning experience

Demonstrated ability to evaluate comprehensive financial planning needs, including investments, retirement planning, insurance, tax planning considerations, education savings, and estate planning

Ability to develop and present personalized financial planning recommendations based on participant needs, financial objectives, and investment portfolios

Knowledge of retirement savings products, managed accounts, asset allocation, and retirement income planning

What Will Set You Apart

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Experience conducting personalized financial planning consultations and establishing trusted, long-term client relationships

Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, active listening, and organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple participant priorities and time-sensitive activities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail

Experience meeting financial services business objectives through needs-based recommendations and multiple financial product solutions

Proficiency with Salesforce or comparable customer relationship management (CRM) systems and financial planning software

Experience working in digital, paperless, cloud-based, or remote financial services environments

Commitment to participant financial education, retirement readiness, and personalized financial wellness solutions

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***Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.***

What we offer you

We offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy balanced lives results in the best possible work performance.

Medical, dental, vision and life insurance

Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year

Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans

Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year

Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year

Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)

Business Resource Groups (BRGs) – BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all.

Base Salary Range

$87,400.00 - $123,400.00

The salary range above shows the typical minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation offered may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

Equal opportunity employer • Drug-free workplace

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age (40 and over), race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.

***For remote and hybrid positions you will be required to provide reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection as well as a place in your home to work with limited disruption. You must have reliable connectivity from an internet service provider that is fiber, cable or DSL internet. Other necessary computer equipment, will be provided. You may be required to work in the office if you do not have an adequate home work environment and the required internet connection.***

Job Posting End Date at 12:01 am on:

10-24-2026

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