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Client Service Advisor

Clarity Wealth Advisors - Northwestern Mutual
West Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/18/2026

Job Description

The Service Advisor plays a key role in supporting our firm’s Lead Advisors by preparing comprehensive financial plans, developing client-specific recommendations, and participating in client meetings. This role serves as a bridge between planning, insurance, and investment team members to ensure coordinated, accurate, and client-centered financial strategies. The Service Advisor focuses on analysis, preparation, and follow-through, ensuring that client meetings are well-prepared, recommendations are sound, and internal teams are aligned—allowing the Lead Advisor to focus on relationship management and strategic guidance while maintaining a high standard of service.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and review financial plans, with support from the Lead Advisors
  • Prepare meeting agendas, financial analyses, and assist in crafting tailored recommendations in advance of client meetings.
  • Attend client meetings alongside the Lead Advisor to provide planning insight, answer questions, support delivery of recommendations, and ensure follow-through.
  • Translate client goals and financial data into actionable planning strategies.
  • Document meeting outcomes, action items, and next steps, delegating to the team when necessary.
  • Work closely with the investment and insurance teams to coordinate and align clients’ strategies.
  • Monitor client plans and assist in periodic reviews and updates as life events or market conditions change.
  • Serve as a knowledgeable secondary resource for client inquiries.

Qualifications

  • Life & Health insurance licenses preferred, or gained within 6 months of employment
  • FINRA SIE, Series 6, and Series 63 licenses preferred, or gained within 12 months of employment
  • 2-5 years of experience in financial services, wealth management or financial planning support roles
  • Familiarity with financial planning concepts, investment products and insurance solutions

Skills & Competencies

  • Team player
  • Driven, with the ability to take initiative
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • High attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Collaborative mindset
  • Professional presence and client-facing confidence

Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,000 - $90,000

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