About the Role
CORDA Investment Management is seeking an experienced Financial Planner to lead client engagement throughout the financial planning process. This client-facing role involves guiding new clients from onboarding through plan development and providing ongoing planning as needs evolve, focusing on building long-term relationships and delivering personalized advice.
Responsibilities
- Partner with the planning team to analyze client situations, conduct research, and develop and implement financial planning recommendations.
- Collaborate with clients’ external advisors, including attorneys, CPAs, and other professionals, to ensure coordinated planning strategies.
- Deliver financial advice to clients with confidence and clarity through virtual and phone meetings, demonstrating strong verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
- Act as an accountability partner to advisors, helping ensure client plans are executed and goals are tracked over time.
- Provide insights on industry trends, best practices, and opportunities to enhance the firm’s planning capabilities and service offerings.
- Maintain the highest standards of ethics, professionalism, and client confidentiality.
- Prepare, coordinate, and follow through on client communications for both prospective and existing clients.
- Contribute to the development and improvement of internal processes, workflows, and client-facing materials.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records and activity tracking within Salesforce.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required (preferred fields: Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics).
- 5+ years of experience in financial services, including 3+ years developing and presenting comprehensive financial plans.
- CFP®, RICP®, or equivalent designation (or progress toward certification).
- Strong foundation in personal financial planning, including wealth management, risk management, and retirement income strategies.
- Experience working with pre-retirees and retirees; exposure to multi-generational planning is a plus.
- Experience with financial planning tools such as eMoney or MoneyGuidePro.
- Familiarity with CRM and advisor technology platforms (e.g., Salesforce).
- Experience with tools such as FP Alpha or SSAnalyzer is a plus.
- Experience working with custodians such as Charles Schwab preferred.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
Skills
- Financial planning
- Tax considerations
- Investments
- Insurance (life, disability, long-term care, property and casualty)
- Cash flow management
- Private investments
- Real estate
- Client relationship management
- Verbal and non-verbal communication
- Problem-solving
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Location
- Remote
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 5+ years of experience in financial services
- 3+ years developing and presenting comprehensive financial plans
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
About the Company
- CORDA Investment Management, LLC is a client-centered wealth management firm serving high-net-worth individuals and families.
- We bring together investment management, financial planning, and tax strategy in one integrated, proactive approach.
- Registered with the SEC under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, CORDA upholds the highest standards of integrity and fiduciary responsibility.
- Our team shares a common purpose: helping clients navigate complexity, build confidence in their financial future, and leave a meaningful legacy.
- We are a close-knit, collaborative team that supports each other and welcomes new ideas, while staying focused on the clients we serve.
