Senior Planning Associate

Why work at Modera Wealth?

Modera Wealth Management is an independent, fee-only firm that strives to make a lasting positive impact on the lives of our clients through comprehensive financial planning and intelligent investment management. Modera is fast-growing and has a track record of providing career development opportunities from entry level to ownership.

Since 1983, Modera has been committed to being an advisor firm, and not a firm of advisors. Our growth has been driven by a desire to give clients a personalized service experience with our distinct combination of professional excellence and a friendly, relatable work style. Through this vision, we have grown to more than 200 employees in 19 offices along the East Coast, managing more than $15B in assets for more than 6,000 individuals, families, and businesses.

Job Overview:

We are looking for a Senior Planning Associate in Asheville, NC that is responsible for supporting our advisors through all phases of the client relationship. This role is hybrid, with 3 days required in office.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth client interviews to gather personal financial data and to formulate planning goals
• Develop comprehensive financial plans focusing on investment strategy, tax, retirement and estate planning, executive compensation, risk management, cash flow, and education funding
• Assist clients with the implementation of their financial plans
• Participate in client meetings to support the primary relationship manager
• Review and interpret investment allocation trading reports
• Collaborate with the client service team to facilitate and monitor client service activities
• Research financial planning strategies and potential tax law changes
• Assist with projects and support wealth management team, including onboarding of new wealth management staff
• Additional projects and duties as needed

What are we looking for?

We want a team player who can leverage the strength of the firm to deliver outstanding results and solutions. We are looking for people who embody Modera’s core values:

• Confident Humility – a quintessential team player, willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done, with pragmatic optimism
• Contagious Growth Mindset – a continuous learner with intellectual curiosity who strives for excellence and inspires others
• Trusted Relationships – supportive and authentic with mutual respect for colleagues

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 3-5 years of financial planning experience, or other related financial services industry experience
• FINRA Series 65 Certification or other qualified credential, or the ability to obtain within 12 months of hire
• CFP certification, or education completed in order to sit for test

Skills and Competencies:

• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy
• Highly proficient in financial planning software and computer software, including the Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Actively engages as a team member
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Client first attitude
• Occasional travel may be required

Benefits:

• Competitive based salary
• Performance based bonus
• Safe Harbor 401(k) plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and more
• Generous PTO and leave policies
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education
• Partial remote work
• Salary range: $85,000-105,000. This is an exempt role.
• Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point of market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location, and most importantly, performance in the job role.