Executive Planner

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.

The Executive Planner serves as the primary financial planning advisor for highly compensated participants by delivering comprehensive financial planning, workplace benefits optimization, and personalized wealth management guidance. This role develops long-term relationships with executive participants, helping them navigate complex financial decisions and align their workplace benefits, investment strategies, and financial resources with their long-term objectives.

As a senior member of the Workplace Planning and Executive Engagement team, the Executive Planner combines deep financial planning expertise with a consultative, relationship-driven approach to deliver holistic financial guidance. Success in this role requires exceptional planning knowledge, the ability to simplify complex financial concepts, and a proactive mindset focused on deepening client relationships, identifying planning opportunities, and delivering an exceptional client experience.
What You Will Do

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Serve as the primary financial planning advisor for highly compensated participants by building trusted, long-term relationships through personalized financial guidance.

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Conduct comprehensive workplace benefits optimization reviews during initial and ongoing planning engagements.

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Develop, present, and implement customized financial plans tailored to each participant's financial goals, family circumstances, and long-term objectives.

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Provide guidance on retirement planning, investment management, tax-efficient strategies, estate planning considerations, cash flow, education planning, insurance, and risk management.

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Recommend, implement, and periodically review investment strategies aligned with participant goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

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Conduct meaningful financial planning conversations that identify opportunities to strengthen participant engagement and expand long-term relationships.

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Collaborate with participants' attorneys, accountants, and other trusted professionals, as appropriate, to support comprehensive financial planning strategies.

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Mentor and support Benefits Planners and Financial Benefits Consultants by sharing planning expertise, coaching best practices, and fostering professional development.

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Stay informed on market trends, regulatory developments, tax law changes, and financial planning best practices to provide current and relevant guidance.

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Maintain accurate client records and planning documentation in accordance with FINRA, SEC, state insurance, and company regulatory requirements.

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Maintain compliance with all regulatory requirements, company policies, and fiduciary responsibilities.

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Perform other duties as assigned in support of departmental and organizational objectives.

What You Will Bring

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Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.

- MBA preferred.

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Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) certification required.

- Active FINRA Series 7 license required.

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Active FINRA Series 63 and Series 65 licenses, or Series 66, required.

- State Life Insurance License required.

- FINRA Fingerprinting required.

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Minimum of 10 years of experience in financial planning, wealth management, or financial advisory services, including experience advising high-net-worth or executive clients.

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Demonstr