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Head of Financial Planning

The Well
Charleston, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 10/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/18/2026

Head of Planning – Multi-Office Wealth Management RIA

Compensation: $170,000–$220,000 base 10%–20% target annual incentive comprehensive benefits

Location: In person – Red Bank, NJ; Cleveland, OH; or Charleston, SC


Our client is growing, and we’re hiring a Head of Planning to lead the charge.

We’re a multi-office, SEC-registered RIA with a mission to make comprehensive wealth management simple. If you love solving complex planning puzzles and coaching others to grow, we want to talk.


Why this role?

  • Lead the paraplanning team as a hands-on player/coach
  • Own select HNW and UHNW planning cases, from retirement income to Roth conversions to estate coordination
  • Build consistent, scalable planning standards across partner offices
  • Shape how technology and responsible AI power the planning process
  • Join a collaborative, people-first culture at a high-growth moment


What you bring:

  • 10 years of financial planning experience, including high net worth clients
  • CFP® designation in good standing
  • Experience leading or mentoring planners or paraplanners
  • Advanced eMoney (or equivalent) proficiency
  • A fiduciary, client-first mindset and the ability to make complexity simple


What we offer:

  • $170,000–$220,000 base salary
  • 10%–20% target annual incentive
  • Comprehensive benefits (details shared during the interview process)
  • Approximately one trip per month to partner offices


Sound like you? Let’s talk.

Salary : $170,000 - $220,000

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