Retirement Plan Consultant
Irvine, CA

Burnham Gibson Wealth Advisors, LLC, is a registered investment advisory firm offering financial planning and investment advice for individuals, and retirement plan services to corporations. We pride ourselves in being a high touch organization that is highly competent, proactive, and responsive. Due to our continued growth, the Retirement Plan Consulting division currently has an opening for a Retirement Plan Consultant. This is primarily a service role, not sales. We’d love to hear from you if you think you’d be a fit.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain relationships with key retirement plan sponsors (Primarily 401(k), but also 403(b), 457(b)(f), and Defined Benefit) with a focus on client satisfaction and retention
  • Provide advice and support to plan fiduciaries in the areas of investment selection, plan provisions, and strategic recommendations to improve the plan
  • Lead meetings with key decision makers and drive results
  • Generate client deliverables such as investment reviews and plan reviews with an extremely high emphasis on accuracy and meeting stringent deadlines
  • Respond promptly to client inquiries and troubleshoot administrative issues in conjunction with the Provider and/or TPA
  • Coordinate RFP’s and benchmark retirement plan vendors in the areas of pricing, services, and technology. Keep up to date on competing Provider offerings
  • Conduct participant education meetings and seminars, including one-on-one consultations
  • Partner with the Provider and Sponsor to help ensure smooth plan conversions and troubleshoot the process
  • Maintain CRM databases and files on a real time basis
  • Special projects as needed

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience dealing with institutional retirement plans, preferably in a client facing role
  • Polished written and oral communication skills
  • Working knowledge of retirement plans and investment analytics
  • Working knowledge of RPAG investment analysis software
  • Prior experience with CRM software. Redtail a plus, but not necessary.
  • A proven track record of excellent customer service and client retention (client reference list a plus)
  • Series 65 and State Life Insurance License required
  • Intermediate level knowledge of MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
  • Extremely detail oriented, exceptional follow through, and reliable in all aspects
  • Bachelor’s degree required (high GPA a plus.)
  • Industry designations preferred

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including base salary, performance bonus, 401(k) with match, comprehensive benefits, and a healthy stable working environment. Compensation commensurate with experience.

To be considered, provide a copy of your cover letter and resume in PDF format to careers@burnhamgibson.com and reference “Retirement Plan Consultant” in the subject line. Please, no calls.

Burnham Gibson Wealth Advisors, LLC, is an equal opportunity employer located in Irvine, CA.

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