Financial Planner; Los Angeles, CA

Why Work at Mercer Advisors?

For more than 40 years, Mercer Advisors has been helping families amplify and simplify their financial lives by integrating financial planning, investment management, business management, tax, estate, insurance, and more, all managed by a single team. We deliver the kind of comprehensive care once reserved for only the wealthiest households.

Today, we serve over 31,300 families across 90+ cities across the U.S. Ranked the #1 RIA Firm in the nation by Barron’s for two consecutive years, Mercer Advisors is an independent fiduciary legally bound to act in our clients’ best interests — always.

Mercer Advisors offers a workplace that stands apart in the financial industry. More than half of our employees and client‑facing professionals are women, reflecting the clients we serve. With a flexible, national footprint, we build our teams around exceptional talent — wherever they are.

Join us and help families amplify and simplify their financial lives with confidence.

Financial planning is the foundation of Mercer Advisors. The Financial Planning Group is a centralized team of paraplanners that supports Wealth Management Teams nationwide by creating customized, comprehensive personal financial plans.

This role is responsible for document analysis, data management, financial plan construction, ongoing maintenance, and implementation. Membership in the Financial Planning Group offers an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking to build strong technical expertise in preparation for a career in financial planning or as a future Wealth Advisor.

In this role, you will prepare comprehensive financial planning modules using a variety of industry‑leading software and proprietary tools. You will collaborate closely with in‑house specialists in investments, tax, estate planning, and insurance solutions. Success in this position requires a genuine passion for financial planning, along with self‑motivation, flexibility, strong attention to detail, a process‑driven mindset, analytical skills, high follow‑through, and excellent communication abilities.

The Financial Planner’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Preparing financial plans for prospective and existing clients, including:
  • Cash flow and spending plans
  • Investment analysis
  • Retirement projections
  • Social Security analysis
  • Education funding analysis
  • Stock options analysis
  • Estate planning analysis
  • Tax planning
  • Asset protection and risk management needs analysis
• Partnering with sales teams and advisors to collect and review client documentation required for financial plan preparation.
• Utilizing financial planning tools such as eMoney, Morningstar, SS Analyzer, Excel, CRM systems, and portfolio analysis tools to develop client financial plans.
• Collaborating with sales and Wealth Advisor teams to deliver an exceptional, seamless client experience with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.
• Working cross‑functionally with teams within Family Wealth Services and Investments to develop integrated client strategies and tailored recommendations.
• Staying current on financial planning topics, including cash management, investments, wealth transfer strategies, complex retirement planning, Social Security, and tax planning.
• Assisting in the creation and implementation of workflows and procedures to improve efficiency and enhance team processes.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; preferred fields include Financial Planning, Business, Economics, Psychology, or Finance.
• Completion of CFP® coursework.
• A minimum of one year of financial industry–related experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; experience with Salesforce and financial planning software (e.g., eMoney, SS Analyzer, CRM, portfolio analysis, and tax planning tools) preferred.
• Strong verbal, written, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a collaborative, team‑oriented environment.
• Customer service–oriented mindset; coachable and eager to learn.
• High level of discretion and ability to maintain…