Certified Financial Planner at Vanguard

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Vanguard Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • CFP® Designation (Required)
  • Series 7, 63, or 66 licenses (or ability to acquire within 3 months of assuming position)
  • Three years (Financial Advisor) or five years (Senior Financial Advisor) of advisory experience in advice planning, book of business management, and relationship management
  • Demonstrated experience managing a book of business with a track record of client satisfaction and loyalty
  • In-depth knowledge of financial planning, investment strategies, and industry regulations
  • Knowledge of trust and estate planning to help preserve client wealth
  • Positive and resilient change agent skills while fostering collaboration as a peer and business partner

Responsibilities

  • Establish, grow, and maintain long-term relationships with clients
  • Partner with investors to help them plan their financial goals
  • Provide disciplined investing approaches, tax management strategies, and additional financial planning support
  • Develop personalized investment strategies and deliver financial planning guidance for the moments that matter

Skills

CFP
Series 7
Series 63
Series 66
Financial Planning
Investment Strategies
Tax Management
Estate Planning
Client Relationship Management
Book of Business Management

Vanguard

Client-owned investment management firm offering low-cost funds

About Vanguard

Vanguard provides financial services with a focus on investment management. The company offers a variety of products, including mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), individual retirement accounts (IRAs), and 401k rollovers, aimed at individual investors, financial advisors, and institutions. Vanguard's unique ownership structure means it is owned by its funds, which are in turn owned by the clients, allowing it to prioritize the needs of its investors over external shareholders. This model enables Vanguard to offer low-cost investment options, as it primarily earns revenue through management fees that are generally lower than industry standards. Additionally, Vanguard provides personalized investment advisory services, charging fees based on the assets managed. The company's goal is to help clients grow their wealth and achieve their financial objectives through effective investment strategies, while maintaining a competitive performance track record.

Kline Township, PennsylvaniaHeadquarters
1975Year Founded
SECONDARYCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Best-in-class medical, dental & vision coverage
Onsite health clinic & fitness center
Health Smart Rewards program
Vanguard Retirement Savings Plan
Education Benefits
PTO
Family Planning Benefist
Parental leave
Personal development opportunities
Volunteer Time Off

Risks

Competition from AI-driven platforms like Writer challenges Vanguard's traditional advisory services.
Vanguard's stake in Steelcase exposes it to the volatile furniture market.
New active bond ETFs may struggle in a low-yield environment with increasing competition.

Differentiation

Vanguard is client-owned, aligning its interests with investors, unlike traditional firms.
The firm offers low-cost investment products, making it attractive to cost-conscious investors.
Vanguard's ownership structure allows it to focus on long-term investor value.

Upsides

Vanguard's new active bond ETFs offer diversified, low-cost fixed income options.
The acquisition of Steelcase shares diversifies Vanguard's portfolio into the furniture industry.
Launching the International Dividend Growth Fund appeals to investors seeking sustainable dividend growth.

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