Job Description: Planning Consultant As a Planning Consultant, you will provide a world-class planning experience, uncover opportunities to deepen client relationships through consolidation of assets, referrals, and plan implementations, and develop an engagement strategy that supports each client’s unique planning needs. Through your integrity and adoption of Fidelity’s client commitment standards, we know you will inspire client dedication with the goal of developing lifetime relationships with Fidelity. The Expertise We’re Looking For FINRA Series 7 & 63 licensed; Series 65 or 66 licensed and appropriate state registrations OR ability to acquire series 65/66 upon hire Financial services experience preferably in financial planning Degree and/or other professional certifications such as CFP are helpful; if you don’t already have a CFP or degree, our Tuition Reimbursement program can help you obtain one The Purpose of Your Role The Planning Consultant works alongside Financial Consultants and/or Wealth Planners in a financial planning capacity. Through your knowledge and your ability to build relationships, you will effectively profile, navigate and present the output of our guidance tools, leading to an in-depth discussion around our planning concepts. This will lead you to uncover additional planning opportunities in which you will partner with the adviser to develop further. This partnership will allow the team to further meet the needs of our clients. You will see your impact on the business and have rewarding interactions with clients every single day! The Skills You Bring Thorough understanding of financial planning concepts to help clients build effective financial plans for them and their families. Ability to profile to understand planning needs and identify appropriate solutions You have a vested interest in building relationships and being an advocate for clients You are motivated toward success, willing to demonstrate ownership, and committed to achieving meaningful goals Comfort making outbound telephone calls to further educate clients and find opportunities to add value to the relationship Our Investments in You Fidelity’s greatest advantage is our people, and we believe it is important to approach life holistically. We offer a competitive total rewards package, including a stable base salary, to recognize associate achievements. And our benefit programs are designed to help you and your family strike the right balance. We offer training in-branch, regionally, nationally, and virtually to help you with all aspects of your business. You will not fail due to a lack of training or onboarding! The Value You Deliver Conducting joint appointments with clients, focused on consultations through Fidelity’s guidance offering Educating and planning with clients to uncover opportunities that will lead to the client’s success Creating and maintaining an organized client contact strategy, including engaging business partners, and using tools such as Salesforce Building long-lasting, meaningful relationships with clients Mentoring and supporting the success of your peers Certifications: Series 07 - FINRA, Series 66 - FINRA Category: Relationship Management Fidelity’s working model blends the best of working offsite with maximizing time together in person to meet associate and business needs. Currently, most hybrid roles require associates to work onsite all business days of one assigned week per four-week period (beginning in September 2024, the requirement will be two full assigned weeks). 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 experiences. For information about working at Fidelity, visit FidelityCareers.com. Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. 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 please contact the following: For roles based in the US: Contact the HR Leave of Absence/Accommodation Team by sending an email to accommodations@fmr.com, or by calling 800-835-5099, prompt 2, option 2 For roles based in Ireland: Contact AccommodationsIreland@fmr.com For roles based in Germany: Contact Accommodationsgermany@fmr.com Fidelity Privacy Policy