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Fidelity Investments
Financial Planning Consultant - Smithfield, RI
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A Financial Planner or Investment Consultant advises clients on financial plans and investment strategies. Discusses the client's financial objectives, focusing on investment options and products. May be licensed to buy and sell financial products such as stocks and bonds.
$120,044 / year median in Rhode Island
-1% projected decline
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- Smithfield, RI Fidelity Investments
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Business & Financial Operations OccupationsLocation:
Smithfield, RI- 02917
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Full Time (30 Hours or More)Posted:
08/18/2026 Positions available: 1Source:
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www.fidelity.com Job #: 2128748 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Financial Planning Consultant IMC 1 associates please do not apply to this requisition. Contact your leader if you have any questions regarding your eligibility. To be eligible for consideration of this role, your primary residence must be located within a 90 mile radius of the Smithfield RI Regional Center. Is it time to explore new challenges in your career? The Financial Planning Consultant delivers proactive, personalized financial planning and integrated financial solutions that help Fidelity Advisory Services (FAS) clients make decisions and progress toward their financial goals. Operating within a team-based, technology-enabled model, Advisors guide clients across key financial priorities such as retirement planning, investment management, development of a holistic portfolio strategy, and supporting broader financial needs using Fidelity's full suite of planning tools and solutions. Advisors will provide this support to a broad array of clients with varying needs, including onboarding recently enrolled clients, serving clients with complex planning goals, and those with more routine portfolio management needs. The Expertise We're Looking For- FINRA Series 7 required
- FINRA Series 63 and 65 or Series 66 licensed
- Insurance license within 90 days of hire
- Certified Financial Planner (CFP) preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of previous financial services experience; managed solutions experience preferred
- Planning and Advice mindset with a solid understanding of Fidelity's offerings
- Ability to deliver high-quality IQ and EQ client experience through FRM mastery
- Proven practice management skills that drive scalable, high-impact business results The role of the Financial Planning Consultant (FPC) is to support and guide Fidelity clients who have a managed portfolio.
- Strong written, verbal, & interpersonal communication skills with the ability to build trust & deepen client relationships
- Experience running effective, well-structured pre-scheduled guidance appointments, as well as engaging in insight-driven, timely proactive outreach
- Demonstrate strong Practice Management and Operational Excellence through effective prioritization, calendar management, and ownership of responsibilities
- Comfort operating within a team-based service model while managing time, workflow, and follow-through
- Fluency using digital advice, planning, and investment tools to deliver personalized recommendations
- Ownership of end-to-end advice experience, from preparation through implementation
- Adaptability and willingness to continuously learn as client needs evolve
- Ability to engage clients virtually (via Zoom) as the default meeting format unless an alternative is requested by the client
- Fidelity is not providing immigration sponsorship for this position. The Value You Deliver
- Lead thoughtful, consultative conversations to understand clients' investment strategies and evolving planning needs
- Strengthen client confidence in Fidelity Advisory Services through consistent, high-quality guidance and disciplined follow-through
- Anticipate future needs and adapt advice as clients' goals and life stages change
- Introduce and position the right service model and resources to deepen the overall Fidelity relationship
- Deliver personalized, end-to-end planning and advice for FAS-covered clients, including unified investment strategies, retirement savings and inidelity is come planning, college savings, tax efficiency, long-term care, HSA and Medicare, estate planning, and more.
- from discovery through implementation and ongoing progress
- helping clients make confident decisions, stay focused on a plan, and adapt as their needs evolve.
- ensuring advisors are supported as they deliver meaningful outcomes for the clients. Our Investments in You We believe it is important to approach life holistically. Fidelity's greatest advantage is our people, so our benefit programs are designed to help you and your loved ones strike the right balance. Sound too good to be true? See for yourself and learn more about our benefits offerings:
- Click to hear from a few of our associates about the outstanding benefits Fidelity offers: Benefits at Fidelity Investments
- Click here for a story about how we are helping our employee's payback their student loan debt We believe in being #DifferentTogether.
Learn More:
Dynamic Working Fidelity's Onsite Working Model Fidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model through a phased rollout across regions and roles. Currently, some roles and locations require 100% onsite presence, while others require less. Onsite expectations are likely to evolve as the rollout continues. This transition does not apply to fully remote roles.Certifications:
Certified Financial Planner (CFP)- Issuing Authority, Life and Health Agent
- Issuing Authority, Series 07
- FINRA, Series 66