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Boutique Recruiting

Lead Planner / Service Advisor

Boutique Recruiting, Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States, 60089

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A holistic, fiduciary-driven wealth management firm based in Buffalo Grove, IL, is adding a high-caliber Lead Planner / Service Advisor to support a rapidly growing client base and elevate the planning experience across Chicagoland. This role owns the client relationship after onboarding, delivering retirement planning, tax‑efficient income strategies, investment analysis, insurance planning, and ongoing financial guidance. You’ll serve as the primary point of contact, run client review meetings, build plans, prepare reports, and support a professional “pod” team in a fully fiduciary, evidence‑based planning environment. They’re looking for a disciplined, client‑focused planner who thrives in a structured, high‑touch setting and delivers consistent excellence.

Base pay range $90,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr

Salary Range:

$90,000 - $100,000 Base Salary / Year DOE + Annual bonus opportunity

Lead Planner / Service Advisor Responsibilities

Serve as the main point of contact for an assigned book of middle‑class to upper‑middle‑class pre‑retiree and retiree clients

Build comprehensive financial and retirement plans, including income strategies, asset allocation, and Social Security optimization

Conduct investment analysis, tax‑efficient withdrawal modeling, and insurance planning

Prepare illustrations, planning reports, meeting summaries, and follow‑up action items

Lead and participate in client review meetings in person

Support the Lead Advisors within a collaborative “pod” structure

Answer client questions, resolve service needs, and provide proactive guidance

Maintain impeccable organization, documentation, and follow‑through

Use internal tools, tax planning software, and Microsoft Office to produce accurate deliverables

Identify opportunities for appropriate upsell/cross‑sell with existing clients

Lead Planner / Service Advisor Requirements

3+ years of financial planning experience

Bachelor’s degree

Series 65 or 66

Life Insurance License

High proficiency with Word, Outlook, and planning tools

Background in financial advisory / RIA environment

CFP preferred; must be willing to obtain within 2 years

Strong organization, follow‑through, and client‑service skills

Comfortable working 100% onsite and face‑to‑face with clients

Benefits

Comprehensive medical insurance

Dental and vision available

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO days + ~13 market holidays

Starbucks coffee, snacks, and a professional, friendly culture

CFP renewal & certification costs covered

Career growth into senior advisor roles

Early Friday Close if your work is complete

Stability

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