Financial Planner (Radnor, PA)
Quick Summary
Why Work at Mercer Advisors? For more than 40 years, Mercer Advisors has been helping families amplify and simplify their financial lives by integrating financial planning, investment management, business management, tax, estate, insurance, and more, all managed by a single team.
What We Offer
~2 min readFor more than 40 years, Mercer Advisors has been helping families amplify and simplify their financial lives by integrating financial planning, investment management, business management, tax, estate, insurance, and more, all managed by a single team. We deliver the kind of comprehensive care once reserved for only the wealthiest households.
Today, we serve over 31,300 families across 90+ cities across the U.S. Ranked the #1 RIA Firm in the nation by Barron’s for two consecutive years, Mercer Advisors is an independent fiduciary legally bound to act in our clients’ best interests — always.*
Mercer Advisors offers a workplace that stands apart in the financial industry. More than half of our employees and client-facing professionals are women, reflecting the clients we serve. With a flexible, national footprint, we build our teams around exceptional talent — wherever they are.
Join us and help families amplify and simplify their financial lives with confidence.
* Mercer Advisors was ranked #1 for RIA firms with up to $70 billion in assets. The Barron’s top RIA ranking is based on a combination of metrics – including size, growth, service quality, technology, succession planning and others. No fee was paid for participation in the ranking, however, Mercer Advisors has paid a fee to Barron’s to use the ranking in marketing. Please see important information about the ranking criteria methodology here.
Financial planning is the foundation of Mercer Advisors. The Financial Planning Group is a centralized team of paraplanners that supports Wealth Management Teams nationwide by creating customized, comprehensive personal financial plans.
This role is responsible for document analysis, data management, financial plan construction, ongoing maintenance, and implementation. Membership in the Financial Planning Group offers an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking to build strong technical expertise in preparation for a career in financial planning or as a future Wealth Advisor.
In this role, you will prepare comprehensive financial planning modules using a variety of industry-leading software and proprietary tools. You will collaborate closely with in-house specialists in investments, tax, estate planning, and insurance solutions. Success in this position requires a genuine passion for financial planning, along with self-motivation, flexibility, strong attention to detail, a process-driven mindset, analytical skills, high follow-through, and excellent communication abilities.
The Financial Planner’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Preparing financial plans for prospective and existing clients, including:
- Cash flow and spending plans
- Investment analysis
- Retirement projections
- Social Security analysis
- Education funding analysis
- Stock options analysis
- Estate planning analysis
- Tax planning
- Asset protection and risk management needs analysis
- Partnering with sales teams and advisors to collect and review client documentation required for financial plan preparation.
- Utilizing financial planning tools such as eMoney, Morningstar, SS Analyzer, Excel, CRM systems, and portfolio analysis tools to develop client financial plans.
- Collaborating with sales and Wealth Advisor teams to deliver an exceptional, seamless client experience with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.
- Working cross-functionally with teams within Family Wealth Services and Investments to develop integrated client strategies and tailored recommendations.
- Staying current on financial planning topics, including cash management, investments, wealth transfer strategies, complex retirement planning, Social Security, and tax planning.
- Assisting in the creation and implementation of workflows and procedures to improve efficiency and enhance team processes.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; preferred fields include Financial Planning, Business, Economics, Psychology, or Finance.
- Completion of CFP® coursework.
- A minimum of one year of financial industry–related experience preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; experience with Salesforce and financial planning software (e.g., eMoney, SS Analyzer, CRM, portfolio analysis, and tax planning tools) preferred.
- Strong verbal, written, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
- Customer service–oriented mindset; coachable and eager to learn.
- High level of discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to travel up to 10%.
This professional role requires availability during standard business hours of Monday through Friday from 8AM to 5PM. At times, the role may have early or late hours to meet business tasks and deadlines for external and internal client needs.
All roles classified as a non-exempt are required to record working time into the timekeeping system daily at the start and end of each workday plus a 30-minute unpaid lunch period.
This position may be in a professional office environment or a dedicated home office workspace which is free of interruptions. Whether position is in a dedicated office space or home office workspace, basic technology needs will be provided to satisfy position requirements. Routinely sitting and standing for periods of time. No heavy lifting over 10 lbs.
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Actual base pay within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the applicant’s geographic location, relevant experience, education, skills and licenses/certifications. This position is also eligible to earn incentive compensation through one of Mercer Advisors’ incentive compensation programs.
What We Offer
~2 min readMercer Advisors is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Mercer Advisors participates in E-Verify and complies with federal employment eligibility verification requirements.
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Listing Details
- Posted
- May 12, 2026
- First seen
- May 12, 2026
- Last seen
- May 12, 2026
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