Banking and Financial Services Jobs in Lake Zurich, IL

We are looking for remote participants to review financial advice related to budgeting, saving money, and improving spending habits.

In this role you will explore different strategies people use to manage their finances and identify which ideas are the most helpful in real life.

Tasks include reviewing simple financial tips, evaluating money-saving strategies, and providing feedback on budgeting approaches.

The role is remote and open to anyone with an interest in personal finance or household budgeting.

About this role:

The Manager of Institutional Advisory Services leads the daily operations, client service delivery, and growth of Clearwater Capital Partners’ institutional advisory practice, managing a specialized team and ensuring excellence in plan governance, implementation, and fiduciary oversight. The role blends hands-on client leadership with strategic and managerial responsibilities, supporting business development, operational consistency, and regulatory compliance. Reporting to the Director of Institutional Advisory Services, this position partners with firm leadership to advance enterprise initiatives while maintaining high standards of client experience and operational integrity.

This is a full-time, on-site position

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the institutional advisory team, ensuring high standards of client service, timely deliverables, and consistent plan oversight.
• Support and mentor consultants and client service professionals, providing guidance, training, and performance development.
• Support business development initiatives in collaboration with firm leadership, including prospect tracking, proposal oversight, and onboarding of new institutional clients.
• Oversee the delivery of retirement plan advisory services—investment review coordination, plan governance documentation, committee meeting preparation, and fiduciary reporting.
• Maintain firmwide standards for client engagement quality, documentation, and CRM utilization to ensure accountability and operational efficiency.
• Partner with the Director of Institutional Advisory Services, CRO and other key team members on strategic initiatives, marketing efforts, and cross-firm collaboration that advance institutional and corporate relationships.
• Conduct periodic reviews of recordkeeping, platform, and vendor relationships to support client fiduciary best practices and continuity.
• Lead internal client service and education initiatives, ensuring consistent delivery of participant communications, education programs, and advisor training.
• Ensure adherence to fiduciary responsibilities, compliance procedures, and documentation standards under ERISA and related regulations.
• Represent the institutional advisory team in internal leadership meetings, providing reporting, insights, and recommendations for continuous improvement.

Required Skills

• Proven track record in business development, including direct acquisition of institutional retirement plan clients and pipeline management.
• Strong strategic thinking and planning capabilities, with experience developing and executing growth initiatives for institutional advisory businesses.
• Exceptional client presentation and relationship management skills across C-level, board, and committee environments.
• In-depth knowledge of institutional retirement plan structures, investment products, and service providers—including 401(k), 403(b), defined benefit plans, CITs, and separate accounts.
• Advanced understanding of fiduciary roles, governance best practices, and regulatory landscapes (ERISA, DOL, IRS, SEC).
• Outstanding team leadership, mentorship, and people development skills.
• Skills in managing CRM systems, sales tracking, and analytics platforms, with strong data-driven decision-making ability.
• Experience organizing, facilitating, and delivering education/training programs for clients and advisory teams.
• Commitment to process excellence, compliance culture, and continuous improvement in client services.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word); experience with retirement plan technologies.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of direct experience in institutional retirement plan sales, service, or consulting, with at least 2 years in a team leadership role.
• Demonstrated capability in managing complex client relationships and high-value institutional advisory engagements.
• Active Series 65 license (Uniform Investment Adviser Law Exam) required.
• Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF), CRPS, or related industry designation preferred.

We Offer

• Competitive compensation package with bonus opportunities based on AUM.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life Insurance, long/short term disability.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Equity bonus opportunities.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Aura cyber security membership.
• Reimbursement for continuing education, certifications, etc.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT AND HARASSMENT POLICY

CCP is proud to provide equal opportunity in employment to all associates and applicants for employment. No person is or will be discriminated against because of perceived race, color, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, results of genetic testing, religion, age, national origin, disability, veteran or marital status, or any other legally protected group status. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

Financial Planner  Buffalo Grove, ILFinancial Planner  Buffalo Grove, IL

Experience level: Associate

Experience required: 3 Years

Education level: Bachelor’s degree

Job function: Finance

Industry: Financial Services

Compensation: $121,000 - $150,000

Total position: 1

Visa sponsorship eligibility: No

Note: A Series 65 or 66 are required, along with a minimum of three years of experience working directly with clients as a Financial Planner.

Who We Are:

Are you a professional, attentive, and motivated Financial Advisor that brings a passion for helping clients with all aspects of their financial and investment planning?

Our firm is seeking an experienced Financial Advisor to join our team as a Lead Planner / Service Advisor. Ideal candidates will have a CFP designation and 3+ years of relevant experience.

We are an established wealth management and financial planning firm serving the Buffalo Grove & Chicago, IL area for over 20+ years. We oversee appx. $350 Million in total assets and serve approximately 700 families in multiple financial services and divisions.

Our core team beliefs & mission are:

• Our clients’ financial security and peace-of-mind is always our #1 focus
• Over-attentiveness and client responsiveness is of the highest importance
• Passion and enthusiasm for financial and retirement planning is built into the core of every person here and everything we do
• It’s not about the money, it’s about connections, friendships, and relationships. Our clients are like family to us

We offer a stable and growing company with leadership, support, training, and everything you need to succeed and grow your career.

Job Summary:

Your role as a Lead Planner / Service Advisor will require you to handle a wide range of financial planning responsibilities as well as maintaining trusting, supportive, and strong relationships with the client base.

Each Service Advisor works closely as a member of our team-based “pod” structure managed by our Lead Advisors. The Lead Advisor’s role is to find and source new advisory clients to work with SGL Financial. Upon onboarding, they are transitioned to the Lead Planner / Service Advisor.

The Service Advisor is primarily a non-sales role which provides day-to-day financial planning support for clients and manages the follow-up of client meetings and relationships. However, there will also be new sales opportunities for the Service Advisor with existing clients, such as additional assets and cross-sale opportunities.

Utilizing our exclusive and proprietary planning software, you will assist with data input and development of comprehensive retirement plans and assist the Lead Advisor and the team’s clients with a broad range of other financial planning needs and calculations.

Day-to-Day Job Function:

• Serve as the main point of contact for all assigned clients in our Holistic Wealth Management division.
• Service all client needs, requests, questions, and updates
• Prepare comprehensive financial plan recommendations
• Prepare and develop robust retirement income plans and retirement plan tracking
• Prepare investment portfolio summaries and asset allocation analyses
• Meet regularly with clients to establish trusting, supportive relationships
• Prepare and analyze various financial planning reports
• Utilize tax planning software to assess client tax situations and tax strategies
• Run, review, and compare various illustrations for annuities, life insurance and long-term care (LTC) to find the best options for clients
• Oversee preparation of various one-off analysis requests
• Handle a variety of other financial planning related analyses and services as needed
• Collaborate with team members and advisors on client cases
• Conduct regular client reviews according to their assigned Service Model
• Proactively check-in with clients throughout the year to ensure all client needs are met

What we seek in a candidate:

• 3+ years of experience working with clients as a Financial Planner required
• Series 65 or Series 66 license required
• CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ preferred
• CFP is a designation requirement to be obtained within 2 years from hire date
• Life Insurance license preferred
• Life insurance license must be obtained within 6 months from hire date
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Strong passion for financial and retirement planning
• Enjoys working with numbers, spreadsheets and planning analysis
• Very strong Microsoft Excel experience and familiarity
• Highly detail-oriented and accurate
• Must be capable of multi-tasking and tracking multiple items/projects at the same time
• Friendly, outgoing, and able to build and maintain strong relationships

Position perks:

• Competitive base salary with performance-based bonuses
• Paid time-off
• Health, dental, vision insurance
• 401(k) with company matching program
• Mentoring from firm owners and senior advisor
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Competitive Paid time off
• Business Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:45 am – 5:00pm. Friday 8:45 am – 2:30 pm assuming all high priority tasks and work is completed. Paid lunch hours
• Supportive, family-oriented company culture
• Unlimited snacks and drinks available in - office
• Access to free Starbucks coffee machine throughout your work week shifts

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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

Experience:

• Financial planning: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Life Insurance License
• CFP (Preferred)
• Series 65 or 66 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Buffalo Grove, IL 60089: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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