Job Description:
Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.
The Role
The Executive Planning Consultant (EPC) is responsible for building, maintaining, and deepening relationships with executives and management leaders of Workplace benefit plan clients. In this role, you will leverage your planning expertise and relationship management skills to co-create comprehensive wealth planning solutions tailored to executive clients’ needs. Serving as a primary financial planning resource, you will support executives who typically have $1 million or less in combined workplace and retail assets. This includes planning needs such as college planning, savings goals and early retirement planning.
You will partner with VP Executive Planning Consultants within a wealth management team to support executives’ advanced planning needs and be an integral part of a cross-company team consisting of Managing Director(s), Benefits Planning Consultants, Benefits Relationship Managers and other executive services associates. Your understanding of the financial planning process and the needs of highly compensated executives are prime attributes as you deepen relationships and help engage new executives.
The Expertise and Skills You Bring
Series 7 and 66 licenses required
Insurance license required or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred
CFP (Certified Financial Planner) designation encouraged
CEP (Certified Equity Professional) designation encouraged
Experience working with executives and employee benefit plans
Demonstrated ability to understand clients’ unique financial situations and recommend appropriate solutions
Strong knowledge of brokerage, insurance, investment management, estate planning, financial planning, and retirement planning
Ability to assist clients while successfully incorporating Fidelity’s planning, guidance and service technology, and the financial planning knowledge and complex regulatory obligations imposed by required licenses
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Exceptional presentation skills in both one-on-one and group settings
Strategic thinking with the ability to influence executive decision-making
Effective practice management and execution skills
Ability to thoughtfully introduce executives to range of investment strategies while identifying opportunities to consolidate additional assets
Committed to delivering an outstanding customer experience with a passion for seeing others thrive
Your expert knowledge of brokerage, insurance, money management, estate planning, financial planning, and retirement planning
Coachable, collaborative, and curious are your "go-to" attributes
Effectively engage executives through personal interactions, reflecting your interpersonal communication and relationship building skills
Incorporating the executive’s benefits and unique plan provisions into the planning process to deepen the relationship and grow the business
Meeting the immediate and future needs of executives by providing and demonstrating solid financial planning skills, a deep understanding of Fidelity’s products, while supporting the executive with client centered advice and guidance
Developing an understanding of a company’s corporate culture and executive needs that make them aware of how benefit changes could impact their financial well-being
Travel up to 25% as needed
The Team
As an integral member of a collaborative team, that includes Managing Directors, Benefits Planning Consultants, Benefits Relationship Managers, and other Executive Services professionals, you will help deliver a seamless client experience. You will also partner with Vice President, Executive Planning Consultants to refer executives with higher asset levels or more sophisticated planning needs requiring advanced wealth management strategies.
The Executive Planning Consultant provides planning and guidance for Fidelity’s Workplace Investing executive clients and operates within Fidelity’s Investor Services business unit. We are a leading provider of investment management, retirement planning, family conversations, portfolio guidance, brokerage, benefits outsourcing, and many other financial products and services. We believe in building relationships, not just in building sales or building our assets. After all, our clients will place their investments, their savings, and their futures in your hands. You’ll be the one who will personally work with them to help achieve their dreams- whether that’s saving for college, for retirement, for a big vacation, or anything else. This is a serious responsibility and that’s why we’ll surround you with amazing, supportive people and all the tools you need.
Fidelity’s Onsite Working Model
Fidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model through a phased rollout across regions and roles. Currently, some roles and locations require 100% onsite presence, while others require less. Onsite expectations are likely to evolve as the rollout continues. This transition does not apply to fully remote roles.
Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate’s relevant experience, and other factors.
Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.
We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support, market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career. Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.
Please be advised that Fidelity’s business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.
Certifications:
Certified Financial Planner ® / CFP-® - Issuing Authority, Series 07 - FINRA, Series 66 - FINRACategory:
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Benefits that balance life and work
From our fully paid parent leave to our on-site health and wellness centers, our benefits support the belief that more balance you have, the better you can achieve your goals.
Company overview
Company overview
At Fidelity, we are passionate about making our financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want. We are a privately held company that places a high degree of value in creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to our associates. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace where we respect and value our associates for their unique perspectives and experience.
Reasonable accommodations
Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate a request for an accommodation contact the HR Accommodation Team by sending an email to accommodations@fmr.com, or by calling 800-835-5099, prompt 2, option 3.
Equal opportunity employer
Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the most effective way to attract, develop, and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging.
Applicant screening
At Fidelity, we value honesty, integrity, and the safety of our associates and customers within a heavily regulated industry. Certain roles may require candidates to go through a preliminary credit check during the screening process. Candidates who are presented with a Fidelity offer will need to go through a background investigation and may be asked to provide additional documentation as requested. This investigation includes but is not limited to a criminal, civil litigations and regulatory review, employment, education, and credit review (role dependent). These investigations will account for 7 years or more of history, depending on the role. Where permitted by federal or state law, Fidelity will also conduct a pre-employment drug screen, which will review for the following substances: Amphetamines, THC (marijuana), cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine.