Investment and Retirement Planner Jobs

Investment and Retirement Planner jobs are open across wealth management firms, insurance companies, banks, and independent advisory practices, at levels from associate planner to senior and director, with specializations in retirement income planning, portfolio construction, and estate planning. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles8
Top stateIowa
Top employerState of Iowa
Top cityDes Moines, IA
Work type100% Remote
Top credentialBachelor's degree in finance

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Investment and Retirement Specialist
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Investment and Retirement Specialist
The Bank of Missouri
Columbia, Missouri
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Success
Associate's degree in accounting
201-500

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Retirement Investment Officer Senior
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Retirement Investment Officer Senior
State of Iowa
Des Moines, Iowa
Business Development
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
$171k.8 - $243k.59/yr
Bachelor's degree in finance
10,000+

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Sr. Director, Investment and Retirement Services
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Sr. Director, Investment and Retirement Services
Healthcare Association of New York State
Rensselaer, New York
Account Management
Business Development
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
$120k - $130k/yr
Bachelor's degree in finance
51-200

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Senior Vice President, Marketing – Retirement, Investment & Wealth Solutions
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Senior Vice President, Marketing – Retirement, Investment & Wealth Solutions
Ascensus
Needham, Massachusetts
Customer Service & Support
Customer Success
Technical Program Management
$300k - $325k/yr
Bachelor's degree in communications
5,001-10,000

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Investment Advisor - Retirement Plan Services
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Investment Advisor - Retirement Plan Services
SWBC
Austin, Texas
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in finance

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Investment and Retirement Planner Job Market

Who's Hiring

State of Iowa2 open roles
The Bank of Missouri2 open roles
SWBC1 open role

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in investment and retirement planner jobs.

  • CFP designation or active progress toward CFP certification required
  • Experience developing comprehensive retirement income and distribution plans for clients
  • Proficiency with financial planning software such as eMoney or MoneyGuidePro
  • Series 65 or Series 66 license, or equivalent state investment adviser registration
  • Strong knowledge of tax-advantaged accounts including IRAs, 401(k)s, and Roth conversions
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, financial planning, or a related field

Tips for Your Investment and Retirement Planner Job Search

Tailor your resume to planning designations

List your CFP, ChFC, or other credentials in a dedicated certifications section near the top of your resume. Hiring managers in this field scan for designations before reading work history, so burying them in the body costs you attention early.

Quantify client relationships, not just assets

Firms want to know how many households you've managed, not only AUM totals. Phrases like 'managed retirement planning for 85 client households' show practice depth and client-service capacity that generic AUM figures alone don't communicate.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists investment and retirement planner openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match your credentials and experience level and apply directly to each listing.

Filter openings by planning model type

Fee-only, fee-based, and commission-based roles have different day-to-day responsibilities and compliance requirements. Know which model aligns with your Series 65, Series 7, or insurance licensing before applying so your cover letter speaks to that fit directly.

Prepare a sample retirement income scenario

Many interviews at RIA firms and wirehouses include a case-study component where you walk through a retirement income plan for a hypothetical client. Practicing a Social Security timing analysis or Roth conversion scenario out loud before your interview builds the fluency interviewers are evaluating.

Negotiate continuing education support upfront

CFP CE credits, errors-and-omissions insurance, and software subscriptions add up annually. Raise these in the offer stage, not after you accept. Firms that pay for planning software and exam prep signal they invest in planner development long term.

Investment and Retirement Planner Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most investment and retirement planners?

State of Iowa, The Bank of Missouri, and SWBC are hiring the most investment and retirement planners right now, with openings concentrated in Iowa, Missouri, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially active at regional RIA firms and large wirehouse branches expanding their retirement planning practices.

How many investment and retirement planner jobs are remote?

About 100% of investment and retirement planner openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with virtual roles most common in fee-only planning firms that serve clients nationally rather than through a local branch model. Client-facing roles at banks and insurance carriers tend to require more in-office or in-branch presence.

How do you become an investment and retirement planner?

Start by earning a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or financial planning, then complete the CFP Board's education requirement through an approved program. Pass the CFP exam and fulfill the experience requirement under a qualified supervisor. Obtain any required state securities or insurance licenses, and build practical experience through associate planner roles or paraplanning positions before moving into a lead planning seat.

How do you get hired as an investment and retirement planner with little experience?

Entry-level candidates can break in through paraplanner or financial planning associate roles, which focus on building financial plans under a supervising CFP. Highlighting progress toward the CFP designation, familiarity with planning software from coursework, and any client-facing internship experience signals seriousness to firms willing to develop junior talent. Smaller RIA firms often hire associates they can train into their specific planning model.

What does the investment and retirement planner interview process look like?

Most firms begin with a phone or video screen focused on your planning philosophy and licensing status. A second round typically involves a case study where you present a retirement income or investment plan for a hypothetical client. Final rounds often include a conversation with a senior planner or practice owner about your client relationship approach, referral sources, and book of business if you're applying at the advisor level.

Where can I find and apply to investment and retirement planner jobs?

You can find and apply to investment and retirement planner jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your credentials, experience level, and preferred planning model, then apply directly to each listing that fits.

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