Senior Planner

Company Overview

D.A. Davidson Companies is an independent, employee‑owned company with a rich history spanning more than 80 years. We are dedicated to conducting our business in accordance with the highest standards of integrity and ethics, and delivering outstanding service to our clients and each other. We support a friendly, open and supportive culture, and encourage candid communication and productive engagement that make our companies and each of us better.

Just as we work to improve our clients’ financial well‑being, we also work to strengthen local communities—and giving back is one of our core values. You can learn more about our company culture and impact in our latest annual report.

This position is responsible for the creation and presentation of planning recommendations for a subset of the firm’s client population in the ultra‑high net worth space, the provision of guidance to the firm’s financial advisors acting within the high net worth and ultra‑high net worth space in support of their planning activities, as well as a content creation provider in various key areas of wealth planning.

This position is uniquely situated to work directly with clients from the mass‑affluent up to and including the ultra‑high net worth clientele, providing a wonderful opportunity to showcase technical proficiencies in all areas of wealth planning.

• Minimum of a Bachelors degree, preferably in business or a related field.
• Applicable industry experience including specialization in one or more key areas of wealth planning, such as exit planning, business transition or philanthropic planning.
• Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) designation or willingness to complete. J.D. or other academic achievement may be accepted in lieu of CFP® designation.
• 6+ years industry experience in financial / wealth planning and / or some related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong presentations skills are a must.
• Must be detail‑oriented and possess exceptional organizational skills.
• Ability to organize, analyze, and process client personal and financial data from multiple sources.
• Ability to delegate and coordinate project workflows to appropriate internal and external partners efficiently and in a timely fashion. Good collaboration skills are critical.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and shifting priorities.
• Ability to prioritize workflow with minimal direction.
• Ability to learn and become proficient with Money Guide Pro and eMoney planning tools as well as other financial planning software.
• Able to work independently and be a self‑starter.
• FINRA Series 7 and 66, or willingness to complete.
• A willingness to travel for in‑person client meetings is required.

• Work closely with the Director of Wealth Planning in the preparation and delivery of planning‑based proposals to the firm’s high net worth and ultra‑high net worth clients.
• Day‑to‑day management and completion of client engagement opportunities as they are assigned.
• Produce Thought Leadership Capital in the form of white papers, videos and webinars, in the various areas of expertise covered by the Wealth Planning group.
• Coordinate communication and task management between clients and external client advisors such as attorneys, CPA’s, insurance professionals, etc.
• Develop strong working relationships with Financial Advisors and provide training and assistance in all aspects of wealth planning.
• Travel on a regular basis to retail branches is expected.
• Ensure compliance with all company and departmental policies and procedures.

Competitive salary plus excellent benefits and perks including, but not limited to:

• Company 401(k) and ESOP contribution
• Generous sick, vacation, and maternity / parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Discounted personal insurance including home, auto and recreational vehicles
• Charitable gift‑matching program
• Davidson Day of Giving – Our tradition of positively impacting communities in which we live and work.

The potential base pay hiring range for this role is $160,000 – 175,000. The compensation offered will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis considering a variety of…