Director of Financial Planning Operations
Quick Summary
Design and implement process enhancements to unlock capacity, improve efficiency, and support process improvement.
What We Offer
~2 min readFor 40 years, Mercer Advisors has worked with families to help them amplify and simplify their financial lives. How? By integrating financial planning, investment management, tax, estate, insurance, and more, all managed by a single team. Today we proudly serve over 31,300 families in more than 90 cities across the U.S. Ranked the #1 RIA Firm in the nation by Barron’s, we are an independent, national fiduciary legally obligated to always act in the best interest of our clients.*
Mercer Advisors offers a distinct work environment that stands out in the financial industry. Our overall employee base and client-facing team are composed of 50% women, reflecting our commitment to diversity. We attract top talent from across the country, with no formal headquarters and flexible working arrangements, allowing us to assemble the best team possible.
Join us and be a part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the financial lives of families across the country.
* 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.
The Director of Financial Planning Operations will oversee a team of Financial Planners dedicated to creating prospect financial plans that drive new client acquisition for Mercer Advisors. This role ensures operational excellence, strategic capacity planning, and process improvement while serving as an individual contributor with CFP credentials. The leader will hire, train, and mentor planners, manage workflow efficiency, and design scalable solutions to support future growth.
- Team Leadership: Hire, train, mentor, and develop 13 Financial Planners supporting Client Development.
- Operational Oversight: Manage planner capacity, workflow, and deadlines; create strategic plans to absorb future growth and increased demand for prospect proposals.
- Individual Contribution: Serve as a CFP® practitioner, producing prospect financial plans to support client acquisition.
- Performance Management: Motivate and lead the team, ensuring accountability, full capacity utilization, and high-quality output. Develop KPIs, KPI tracking, financial modeling and KPI reporting. Responsibilities involve strategy development, execution and reporting to senior management on sales driven financial outcomes. Prepare accurate financial reports and performance dashboards for management.
- Drive long-term strategy: Design and implement process enhancements to unlock capacity, improve efficiency, and support process improvement. Identify and implement efficiencies in automation and quality delivery of our sales process.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Certifications & Experience: CFP® strongly preferred. Minimum 5 years of financial planning experience and prior management experience ideal.
- →Technical Proficiency: Strong knowledge of eMoney; proficiency in Salesforce, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams/Zoom, PowerBI.
- →Leadership & Communication: Exceptional orchestration skills; outstanding written and verbal communication abilities.
- →Problem-Solving & Ownership: Proactive problem solver with high ownership; adept at risk identification and mitigation.
- →Adaptability: Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; capable of strategic thinking and execution.
- →Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required.
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
- First seen
- April 6, 2026
- Last seen
- April 27, 2026
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- 20
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- 0
- Trust Level
- 56%
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- April 27, 2026
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