Financial Planner

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Financial Planner

Location : Location

US-WA-Seattle

Location/Org Data : Name

WaFd Wealth Management

Location : Address

1215 4th Avenue

Location : City

Seattle

Location : State/Province

WA

ID

2026-5105

Category

Administrative

Position Type

Full Time

Min

USD $36.06/Hr.

Max

USD $60.96/Hr.

Min

USD $36.06/Hr.

Max

USD $60.96/Hr.

Job Summary

The Financial Planner is a CFP® professional who works alongside a dedicated team of financial planning support staff. This role participates in the execution and continuous improvement of the firm's structured planning process, as directed by leadership, helping to ensure consistency, quality, and a premium client experience across all planning engagements.

The Financial Planner partners with the Financial Planning team, Relationship Managers, and Advisors to deliver meaningful client outcomes. Through thoughtful analysis, attention to detail, and collaboration, the Financial Planner helps ensure a consistent, high-quality client experience.

Candidate reflects WaFd’s core values and ethics, including integrity, teamwork, ownership, simplicity, discipline, and service. In addition, they must be kind .

Key Responsibilities:

Serve as an integral member of the Financial Planning team.

Become proficient in WaFd Wealth’s standardized planning process and contribute to maintaining a structured, repeatable approach to plan creation, updates, and delivery in alignment with firm directives.

Quality control—review plans for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to Team standards before delivery to clients.

Training & development—participate in training opportunities for new analysts, including technical skills, planning philosophy, and client communication.

Create comprehensive financial plans—partner with the Financial Planning team to build full financial plans, including cash flow, retirement modeling, tax projections, insurance analysis, estate considerations and other considerations.

Maintain proficiency in RightCapital and other planning systems.

Partner with Relationship Managers to ensure timely follow‑up on client requests and seamless integration of planning into the client experience.

Prepare planning deliverables—create reports, summaries, and visual materials that clearly communicate recommendations and progress toward client goals.

Support strategic initiatives—collaborate with Leadership on planning‑related projects, technology enhancements, and process improvements.

Ensuring Regulatory and Operational Compliance:

Maintain the integrity of WaFd Wealth business needs in all account processes and servicing activities.

Use resources provided as needed.

Adhere to WaFd Wealth policies and procedures.

Complete and pass all assigned compliance courses and assigned certifications as required.

Avoid all real or perceived conflicts of interest and always maintain client privacy and confidentiality.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Skills:

CFP® certification (active and in good standing).

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present complex financial information.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

High attention to detail, accuracy, and organization.

Proficiency with RightCapital (preferred) and Microsoft Office suite.

Demonstrated professionalism, sound judgment, and commitment to client confidentiality.

Familiarity with Salesforce or similar CRM systems.

Benefits

At WaFd Bank you get all of these great benefits!

Paid time off for vacation, sick days and holidays

Health insurance

Stock options

Bonus programs

401(k) plan

Paid Parental Leave

Life and AD&D insurance

Long-term disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee assistance programs

Pre-tax health and dependent-care spending plans

WaFd Bank Benefits Summary - Click here for more information

EEO Statement

We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action. We recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles and ensure that all other personnel actions are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, military and/or veteran status, or disability in accordance with Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, which require affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. WaFd Bank does not discriminate on the basis of national origin or citizenship status as provided under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes. WaFd Bank is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities to the full extent required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, you are encouraged to contact us at 800.324.9375

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Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date

9/16/2026

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