
Financial Planner
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.
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.
Time Management
MS Excel
Presentation skills
MS Word
MS PowerPoint
Preparing tax returns
Verbal communication
written communication
Attention to detail
Multitasking Skills
Adaptability
According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Financial Planner in 300 Park St, Birmingham, MI 48009, USA is $63,000 to $98,000. This is based on the median salaries of Financial Planners in the area, as well as the average salaries of Financial Planners across the United States. Factors that affect salary include experience, education, industry, and geographic location.
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Robert W. Baird & Co. is an American multinational independent investment bank and financial services company.

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