Senior Workplace Wealth 401(k) Consultant

Senior Workplace Wealth 401(k) Consultant First Merchants Bank vision insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, sick time, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), retirement plan, remote work United States, Michigan, Monroe 10 Washington Street (Show on map) Apr 23, 2026 Description First Merchants Bank is seeking a Senior Workplace Wealth 401(k) Consultant to join our team! This position serves as a trusted advisor to employers, helping them design, manage, and improve their retirement plans while supporting strong governance and better outcomes for employees. This role combines technical retirement plan expertise with relationship management, strategic consulting, and a focus on longterm financial wellbeing in the workplace. The consultant partners closely with plan sponsors and retirement committees to provide guidance across plan design, investments, fiduciary responsibilities, and participant experience. This is a hybrid opportunity offering a mix of work from home as well as in office days at one of our regional headquarters. As part of this role, you will: Lead strategic discussions with plan sponsors around plan design, regulatory trends, and longterm plan objectives. Develop and implement participant education and communication strategies tailored to workforce needs. Serve as a primary advisory resource for the organization's largest retirement plans, ensuring consistent and highquality service. Partner with internal teams to enhance service delivery, advisor development, and continued growth of the Workplace Wealth practice. Managing a book of retirement plan investment advisory business. Mentor and support advisors, sharing best practices and helping strengthen overall team expertise. Conduct regular review meetings with new and existing clients. Develop/enhance referral process from Bank associates to Workplace Wealth. Generate referrals from the Bank by being visible in offices, developing partnerships with Bank personnel and training Bank associates to ask probing questions of clients who fit a corporate retirement plan profile. Develop and strengthen lead generation from other Centers of Influence. Complete all mandatory and elective training, including BSA (Bank Secrecy Act) and Anti-Money Laundering procedures. Maintain compliance with all appropriate rules and regulations. To be successful in this position, we require the following: Associate's degree in business, accounting, or related field of study. A minimum of five (5) years' experience working/consulting with Plan Sponsors. The following would be a plus: Strong ERISA knowledge Series 6 or 7, Series 66 and insurance licenses First Merchants offers the following: Base Pay PLUS Bonuses Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance 401k Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts Vacation/Sick Time Paid Holidays Paid Parental Leave Tuition Reimbursement Additional Benefits A little about us: First Merchants is guided by a genuine philosophy of being a meaningful place to work and having a prosperous impact across all walks of life throughout the communities we serve, including consumers, businesses and other organizations. Our Vision, Mission and Team statement reflect and reinforce that authentic service philosophy.

Our Vision is:

To enhance the financial wellness of the diverse communities we serve.

Our Mission is:

To be the most responsive, knowledgeable, and high-performing financial organization for our clients, teammates, and shareholders.

Our Team:

"We are a collection of dynamic colleagues with diverse experiences and perspectives who share a passion for positively impacting lives. We are genuinely committed to attracting and engaging teammates of diverse backgrounds. We believe in the power of inclusion and belonging." Apply today to begin your career with us! Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.