Baird

Financial Planner

Baird

300 Park St, Birmingham, MI 48009, USA
Full-TimeDepends on ExperienceMid-LevelBachelors
Job Description

Provide support in all aspects of the financial planning process to Financial Advisors (FAs) in Baird branches across an assigned region. This will primarily involve creating financial plan reports using standard firm tools, but may often include participation in data gathering and/or plan presentation meetings. Be able to answer intermediate income tax and financial planning questions from clients. For more advanced questions, be able to research solutions and/or work with other department members or professionals to find an answer. Maintain a flexible schedule to allow for travel to Baird branches. Be able to interpret various planning documents, including tax returns, account statements, Social Security benefit estimates, pension statements, annuity contracts, , life insurance policy documents, , etc. Provide training on financial planning software for FAs and Client Specialists (CSs) who wish to create plans on their own. Includes explanation of general functionality, point-and-click navigation through the program, and detailed assistance in understanding calculations. Create spreadsheets to address specific issues as requested by FAs. This usually requires development of spreadsheets from scratch and is often done with little direction.

Where is this job?
This job is located at 300 Park St, Birmingham, MI 48009, USA
Job Qualifications
  • Minimum of five years previous financial planning experience required

  • Experience in the brokerage industry a plus

  • Certified Financial Planner (CFP) or similar license required

  • Basic brokerage licenses (Series 7, 66) preferred, or must have the ability to earn such licenses

  • Additional licenses such as CPA, EA, CLU or CIMA a plus.

Required Skills
  • Time Management

  • MS Excel

  • Presentation skills

  • MS Word

  • MS PowerPoint

  • Preparing tax returns

Soft Skills
  • Verbal communication

  • written communication

  • Attention to detail

  • Multitasking Skills

  • Adaptability

Compensation

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Financial Planner in 300 Park St, Birmingham, MI 48009, USA is between $63,000 and $101,000 per year. This range is based on the salaries of Financial Planners in the area, and can vary depending on experience, education, and other factors.

Additional Information
Baird is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Required LanguagesEnglish
Job PostedApril 16th, 2021
Apply BeforeJuly 20th, 2025
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About Baird

Robert W. Baird & Co. is an American multinational independent investment bank and financial services company.

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