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The role of the Retirement Plan Advisor is to partner with the wealth advisory team in the provision of various retirement and benefit services, including but not limited to 401k, 457, 403B, Cash Balance, Investment Management etc. They are actively involved in leading due diligence best practices and business development initiatives across the footprint to meet firm goals.

Success Factors

Responsibilities

• Conduct client meetings and present retirement solutions available alongside the wealth advisory team, including quarterly investment reviews
• Proactively research industry trends and provide client and team members with relevant information to maintain client confidence and loyalty
• Ensure Wealth Advisors are informed of what is included in a specific retirement plan and ensure funds are being replaced in accordance with the quarterly due diligence report
• Further strengthen client relationships by anticipating needs, exceeding service expectations and following through on commitments
• Conduct periodic plan review meetings with plan trustees, provide education and counseling to retirement plan participants, and work with the wealth advisory team to help grow the retirement plan practice
• Develop leads, referrals from current clients and outside contacts, while increasing current accounts
• Represent RKL Wealth Management process and investment philosophy to colleagues, clients and prospects
• Produce various client and internal reports and trouble shoot challenges for plan sponsors
• Responsible for the quarterly due diligence report and legal documentation review
• Communicate across the RKL team on updates in the retirement plan arena and develop the communication and education strategy for assigned plans
• Train and develop other retirement plan team members to build their expertise and ensure career success
• Maintain confidentiality with external and client information as well as internal employee and firm information

People Management/Relationships

• Take initiative to be a team player (seek out opportunities to help others)
• Treat everyone with respect; develop loyalty and trust with the team
• Successfully adapt to different personalities and working styles
• Proactively and effectively communicate information regarding status issues to team members
• Hold self accountable for assigned work; seek continuous feedback to learn and develop in role; open to new ideas and suggestions

Required Skills

• Strong communication skills, written and verbal, to effectively interface with all levels of firm management and staff; ability to communicate issues and conclusions
• Analytical and data-driven individual with strong problem-solving skills
• Solid project management skills including critical ability to coordinate and balance multiple projects in a time-sensitive and stressful environment
• Ability to use sound judgement and discretion regarding confidential information
• Drive to complete performance targets and track record of meeting/exceeding expectations
• Ability to listen to client needs and provide financial solutions, with strong networking capabilities
• Ability to shift focus and adapt to change

Education, Experience and Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Management and/or related field
• Knowledge and experience working with ERISA plans and ability to comprehend legal documentation
• 10+ years' experience working in investment or financial management firm with client interaction
• Current license or registration: FINRA Series 65; or 7 and 66 (combined and active within last two years); or CFA; or CFP
• ASPPA certified, CFP a plus
• Experience using CRM tools
• Excellent knowledge Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Previous experience with various investment tools a plus (e.g. Bloomberg, Charles Schwab, Tamarac etc)

Essential Functions

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position as needed
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office and at client offices to access file cabinets, office machinery etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner and exchange information with internal and external actors as needed
• Ability to lift/carry up to 20 pounds
• Ability to work outside of normal business hours and weekends as needed
• Ability to travel to local and non-local clients as needed, overnight travel may be required
• This job description is subject to change at any time and employee will be given additional responsibilities as assigned

Salary Range:

$70,000 - $80,000