Planning & Portfolio Specialist

Huntsville, Alabama | On-Site

An established and rapidly growing wealth management practice is seeking an experienced Planning & Portfolio Specialist to serve as a true second chair to the lead Wealth Advisor. This newly created role offers the opportunity to combine comprehensive financial planning, portfolio management, investment operations, and meaningful client interaction while taking increasing ownership within a growing practice.

What You'll Do

• Develop comprehensive financial plans and recommendations based on client goals, retirement needs, investments, tax considerations, and wealth distribution strategies.

• Prepare for and participate in client meetings, confidently communicating planning and investment recommendations.

• Monitor client portfolios, market conditions, interest rates, and cash needs while identifying opportunities for adjustments.

• Support portfolio implementation and investment management, including tax-efficient strategies and tax-loss harvesting when appropriate.

• Serve as a trusted resource for clients and step in confidently when the lead advisor is unavailable.

• Execute money movement and ensure planning, investment, and client requests are completed accurately and timely.

• Maintain accurate client information across financial planning and CRM systems while collaborating with the broader team to deliver a high-touch client experience.

• Take increasing ownership of select client relationships as the practice continues to grow.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in financial planning or wealth management

• Strong knowledge of comprehensive financial planning and investments

• Series 7 required or ability to obtain within 90 days; Series 66 preferred

• CFP® designation strongly preferred

• Proven experience working directly with clients and communicating financial recommendations

• Experience with eMoney, MoneyGuidePro, PX/Planning Analysis, or similar financial planning technology

• Experience with tax-efficient distribution strategies, tax-loss harvesting, and/or insurance planning is a plus

• Proactive, dependable, service-oriented professional who takes ownership and follows through

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary based on experience

• 10–15% annual discretionary bonus opportunity

• Potential profit sharing after one year

• Employer-subsidized health insurance and 100% employee dental coverage

• Short- and long-term disability and group life insurance

• SIMPLE retirement plan with 3% employer match

Why This Opportunity?

This is more than a traditional planning or support role. As the second chair to the lead advisor, you’ll have a meaningful voice in financial planning and portfolio decisions, build trusted client relationships, and take on greater responsibility as the practice grows.

If you’re an experienced financial planning professional looking for greater ownership, client impact, and long-term career growth, we’d love to hear from you.