Headsbase · 1 month ago
Financial Planner / Lead Planner
Buffalo Grove, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expHeadsbase is an established wealth management and financial planning organization serving the Buffalo Grove & Chicago, IL area for over 20 years. They are seeking a professional Financial Planner to deliver holistic financial planning services while maintaining strong client relationships.
Management Consulting
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned wealth management clients
Address all client service needs, questions, and updates
Prepare comprehensive financial plan recommendations
Develop and track retirement income plans
Create investment portfolio summaries and asset allocation analyses
Conduct regular client meetings to build and strengthen relationships
Utilize tax planning tools to evaluate tax strategies
Prepare illustrations for annuities, life insurance, and long-term care products
Oversee one-off analysis requests and various planning computations
Collaborate closely with team members on client cases
Conduct periodic client reviews per the firm's service model
Proactively engage clients throughout the year to ensure needs are met
Qualification
Required
Series 65 or 66 license required
a minimum of three years of direct client-facing Financial Planner experience
3+ years of experience working directly with clients as a Financial Planner
Bachelor's degree required
Strong passion for financial and retirement planning
High proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Strong analytical and detail-oriented skill set
Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Friendly, outgoing, relationship-focused personality
Preferred
Life Insurance License
CFP
Benefits
Competitive base salary with performance bonuses
Paid time off
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Mentorship from senior leadership
Clear career growth pathways
Supportive, family-oriented culture
Free snacks, drinks, and Starbucks coffee
Paid lunch hours
Company
Headsbase
At Headsbase, we help organizations strengthen their workforce through modern talent solutions.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase