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Mariner

Fiduciary wealth management and advisory services

Wealth Planning Analyst

Wealth Management & Financial AdvisoryConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeHouston, TX, USA$60k - $80k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Complete a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Financial Planning, or a related field, or complete the degree within six months of hire.
  • Have internship experience within a financial planning or wealth management organization.
  • Commit to pursuing the Series 65 license within a defined timeframe after hire.
  • Demonstrate familiarity with financial planning concepts and planning or investment software such as eMoney, Holistiplan, Nitrogen, or similar tools; formal training will be provided.
  • Have foundational knowledge of the wealth management process, including account types, investment vehicles, and core planning strategies.
  • Have strong organizational and time management skills to balance academic commitments and professional responsibilities when applicable.
  • Be detail-oriented, with analytical and problem-solving skills to support data gathering, plan development, and portfolio research.
  • Have clear written and verbal communication skills and be able to summarize findings for senior advisors.
  • Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, and able to learn new systems and processes.
  • Be committed to professional growth and eventual progression into a client-facing advisor role.

Responsibilities

  • Answer basic client questions, assist with account access, and explain reports or statements clearly and professionally.
  • Support client service activities by preparing paperwork, coordinating money movement requests, and processing account maintenance tasks.
  • Provide overflow support to Client Service Associates during client onboarding, ensuring account documentation is complete, accurate, and timely.
  • Coordinate scheduling and logistics for onsite and virtual client meetings.
  • Prepare meeting agendas, assemble supporting materials, and ensure advisors are equipped for client discussions.
  • Participate in client meetings by taking detailed notes, capturing action items, and assisting with follow-up deliverables.
  • Gather and organize client financial data, including assets, liabilities, income, and expenses, to support advisor analysis.
  • Enter client information into financial planning software and prepare initial plan drafts under the direction of licensed advisors.
  • Assist in developing financial projections and what-if planning scenarios for advisor review.
  • Research portfolio holdings, performance, fees, and asset allocation using firm-approved tools and resources.
  • Prepare reports and summaries of research findings to support advisor recommendations.

Desired Qualifications

  • Interest in pursuing the CFP designation as part of long-term professional development.

About the Company

Mariner

Fiduciary wealth management and advisory services

Mariner Wealth Advisors provides comprehensive wealth management for individuals, families, business owners, executives, and institutions. Its services—investment management, tax planning, estate planning and trust services, insurance, and business advisory—are coordinated under one in-house team and delivered on a fiduciary basis, with advisors limiting their client loads to focus on personalized guidance. Revenue mainly comes from fees based on assets under management or advisement, with fixed or hourly arrangements for specific planning work. Its goal is to simplify clients' lives by delivering holistic, integrated financial guidance across all facets of wealth management, grown through acquisitions to broaden its national reach.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$75M
Headquarters
Overland Park, KS
Founded
2006

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