Financial Planner

Financial PlannerThe TIAA Central Advice Group (CAG) writes and supports financial planning for TIAA Wealth Management Advisors, Advisory Consultants, and other client-facing associates. As a member of our planning team, the individual in this role will create high quality, accurate and compliant financial plans. The individual will also contribute to the quality and accuracy of financial plans built by client-facing associates. Further, the Financial Planner also uses excellent communication skills to provide on demand support to our Wealth Management Advisory teams via the Advice and Planning Helpdesk email and phone support lines.Key Responsibilities and Duties

Work on building and approving financial plans for Wealth Management clients while maintaining quality, content and cycle time service level agreements.

Help advisory team identify most critical client needs and then build, review and approve goal based financial plans modeled to address client concerns or show comparisons between alternatives when appropriate.

Provide planning points via email to the advisor to address client concerns and planning considerations.

Answer questions for Advisors pertaining to specific plans, general planning questions or status updates on in process work, during scheduled shifts on the Advice and Planning help desk, with accuracy, objectivity and professionalism.

Assist and support Wealth Management Advisory teams in their use of desktop planning tools. Contribute to department and company quality standards by reviewing plans built by Wealth Management Advisors and other client-facing associates.

Contributes to “continual improvement culture” by asking questions and sharing ideas. Perform other duties and responsibilities as business needs require and as requested by managers.

May lead small projects and make decisions that have moderate impact on the business.

Mentors junior professionals and support staff.

Educational Requirements

University (Degree) Preferred

Work Experience

2+ Years Required; 3+ Years Preferred

FINRA Registrations

SRC Indicator: Series 7; Series 63; Series 65; Series 66

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Career Level6ICRequired Qualifications:

FINRA Series 7, 63 and 65 (or 66) required within 120 days.

2 years of financial services experience

Certified Financial Planner Certificant or passed the CFP® certification examination

Preferred Qualifications:

Candidates with Series 7, 63 and 65 (or 66) strongly preferred at time of application.

Financial planning or advisor experience strongly preferred

Experience with financial planning software (ex. MoneyGuide Pro or NaviPlan)

Strong analytical skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Base Pay Range: $62,200/yr. - $103,700/yr.Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans).Company OverviewTIAA is the leading provider of financial services in the academic, research, medical, cultural and government fields. We offer a wide range of financial solutions, including investing, banking, advice and education, and retirement services.Benefits and Total RewardsThe organization is committed to making financial well-being possible for its clients, and is equally committed to the well-being of our associates. That’s why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to make a positive difference in the lives of our associates and their loved ones. Our benefits include a superior retirement program and highly competitive health, wellness and work life offerings that can help you achieve and maintain your best possible physical, emotional and financial well-being. To learn more about your benefits, please review our Benefits Summary (https://www.tiaa.org/public/pdf/benefits-at-a-glance.pdf) .Equal OpportunityWe are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.Read more about the Equal Opportunity Law here (https://www.dol.gov/general/topics/posters) .Accessibility SupportTIAA offers support for those who need assistance with our online application process to provide an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities.If you are a U.S. applicant and desire a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application please use one of the below options to contact our accessibility support team:Phone: (800) 842-2755Email: accessibility.support@tiaa.orgPrivacy NoticesFor Applicants of TIAA, Nuveen and Affiliates residing in US (other than California), click here (https://www.tiaa.org/public/tiaa-nuveen-privacy) .For Applicants of TIAA, Nuveen and Affiliates residing in California, please click here (https://www.tiaa.org/public/tiaa-nuveen-ca-privacy) .For Applicants of Nuveen residing in Europe and APAC, please click here (https://www.tiaa.org/public/nuveen-eu-uk-privacy) .For Applicants of Greenwood residing in Brazil (English), click here (https://www.tiaa.org/public/support/privacy/applicants-greenwood-privacy) .For Applicants of Greenwood residing in Brazil (Portuguese), click here (https://www.tiaa.org/public/support/privacy/applicants-greenwood-portuguese-privacy) .For Applicants of Westchester residing in Brazil (English), click here (https://www.tiaa.org/public/support/privacy/applicants-westchester-privacy) .For Applicants of Westchester residing in Brazil (Portuguese), click here (https://www.tiaa.org/public/support/privacy/applicants-westchester-portuguese-privacy) .TIAA started out over 100 years ago to help ensure teachers could retire with dignity. Today, many people who work at not-for-profits rely on our wide range of financial products and services to support and strengthen their financial well-being.