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Cetera Financial Group · 1 week ago

Senior Advanced Planning Solutions Consultant

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$120K/yr - $185K/yr

10+ years exp

Cetera Financial Group is a leading network of independent retail broker-dealers empowering the delivery of objective financial advice. They are seeking a Senior Advanced Planning Consultant to develop sophisticated wealth strategies for high-net-worth clients, collaborating with advisors and internal teams to deliver holistic financial solutions.

AdviceFinancial ServicesRetailRetirementWealth Management

Responsibilities

Build and maintain strong relationships with affiliated financial professionals (FPs)

Guide FPs in leading with formal financial planning to better serve affluent investors

Conduct discovery meetings, facilitate data gathering, and provide strategic recommendations

Communicate complex financial concepts clearly and effectively to FPs and their clients

Respond promptly to advisor inquiries, assess urgency, and manage priorities accordingly

Proactively initiate outreach to support business development and asset growth

Partner with internal teams and product specialists (e.g., advisory, insurance, trust, alternatives) to deliver integrated planning solutions

Collaborate with Cetera Trust Company and other departments to support holistic financial planning

Document and share advisor interactions to ensure continuity and team alignment

Serve as a liaison to various internal departments and product specialists (e.g., advisory, annuity, insurance, and alternative-solutions) to help ensure concerted accomplishments

Honor promises to FPs, follow through on commitments to internal stakeholders, be receptive to constructive dialogue to drive positive change, and learn from others

Ensure all planning recommendations and implementations adhere to regulatory requirements, internal compliance standards, and suitability guidelines, particularly when working with complex HNW strategies and alternative investments. Act as a risk-aware partner to advisors, helping them navigate fiduciary responsibilities and mitigate potential compliance issues

Qualification

HNW planning experienceFINRA Series 7 & 63CFP® designationLife insurance licenseTrustEstate planningAlternative investmentsMicrosoft Office proficiencySalesforce proficiencyInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsCollaborative mindsetSelf-starter

Required

At least 10 years' experience in a client- or advisor-facing HNW planning role

FINRA Series 7 & 63 required

BS/BA in business, finance, economics, accounting or related field

Strong understanding of trust, estate, and legacy planning

Familiarity with business planning, charitable giving, and risk management strategies

Experience with alternative investments (e.g., 1031 exchanges, QOZs, REITs, exchange funds, oil & gas programs)

Proficient in Microsoft Office tools, especially PowerPoint and Excel, to create compelling presentations and support data-driven recommendations that influence advisor and client decision-making

Proficiency in using Salesforce or other CRMs and financial planning platforms (e.g., eMoney, MoneyGuidePro)

Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to build credibility with HNW clients and advisors

Ability to synthesize data and present actionable solutions across financial disciplines

Collaborative mindset with a focus on service, growth, and continuous learning

Self-starter with high energy and a commitment to excellence

Preferred

Life insurance license preferred

CFP® designation preferred or equivalent experience

Benefits

Inclusive health, dental, vision and life insurance plans built to support diverse lifestyles, offer preventative care, and protect against hardship.

Easy access to mental health benefits to meet our team members and their families where they are.

20+ days of paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and 2 paid wellness days to give our employees the time they need to stay close with their loved ones, recharge, and give back to their communities.

401(k) Savings plan with a generous company contribution (up to 5%), and access to a financial professional to offer our employees the opportunity to plan-ahead for a strong financial future well beyond their working years.

Paid parental leave to support all team members with birth, adoption, and foster.

Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account options to help you save money on healthcare, daycare, commuting, and more.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP), LifeLock, Pet Insurance and more.