Job Description
D.A. Davidson Companies is an independent, employee-owned firm with more than 90 years of experience. We are committed to integrity, ethical business practices, and exceptional service to our clients and colleagues.
We are seeking a detail-oriented Planning Coordinator to manage planning workflows and support Senior Planners, Financial Advisors, and Wealth Managers serving high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients. This role coordinates planning engagements, client meetings, and communication with clients’ tax and legal advisors.
Primary Qualifications:
• Previous experience working in the Financial Services Industry is strongly preferred.
• Series 7 and Series 66 licenses, or ability to obtain both within 180 days of joining the firm.
• FPQP certification, or ability to obtain it within one year of joining the firm.
• Strong analytical skills; familiarity with investment and financial planning strategies for high-net-worth clients preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Client-focused approach with strong follow-through.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented, and collaborative work style.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently.
• Advanced technology skills.
Primary Duties:
• Manage planning intake, priorities, and scheduling across all client segments.
• Track deliverables, timelines, and dependencies to keep cases moving efficiently.
• Coordinate handoffs among Advisors, Paraplanners, Senior Planners, Directors, and Trust partners.
• Ensure cases follow established Wealth Planning Group workflows and stages.
• Serve as the primary contact for planning logistics, workflow, and coordination—not advice.
• Oversee data and document collection to ensure complete, accurate planning inputs.
• Maintain consistent planning tools, templates, and communication standards.
• Support leadership with capacity tracking and workflow reporting.
• Coordinate planning events and initiatives, including webinars and the Wealth Planning Summit.
• Ensure planning processes and documentation meet regulatory, fiduciary, and operational requirements for internal and external engagements.
• Other duties as assigned.
What we offer:
Competitive salary plus excellent benefits and perks including, but not limited to:
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company 401(k)and ESOP contribution
• Generous sick, vacation, and maternity/parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement ($15,000 lifetime cap)
• Charitable gift-matching program
• Davidson Day of Giving – Our tradition of positively impacting communities in which we live and work.
The potential base pay hiring range for this role is $65,000 - $80,000. The compensation offered will be determined on a case-by-case basis considering a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the skills, relevant work experience, and geographic location of each specific candidate.
Skills Required
- Previous experience in the financial services industry
- Series 7 and Series 66 licenses, or ability to obtain both within 180 days of joining
- FPQP certification, or ability to obtain it within one year of joining
- Strong analytical skills
- Familiarity with investment and financial planning strategies for high-net-worth clients
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Client-focused approach with strong follow-through
- Proactive, solutions-oriented, and collaborative work style
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently
- Advanced technology skills
D.A. Davidson Companies Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about D.A. Davidson Companies and has not been reviewed or approved by D.A. Davidson Companies.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Employee ownership through an ESOP is positioned as a core part of total rewards, complementing cash compensation. Ownership is framed as adding long‑term value alongside other benefits.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) options and company contributions via profit‑sharing are highlighted as part of the package. Early eligibility and combined ESOP/401(k) design can materially boost long‑term retirement savings when the firm performs well.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental, adoption, and surrogacy leave are explicitly offered. Broader paid time off and holidays are emphasized in role materials.
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What We Do
At D.A. Davidson Companies, we identify and evaluate market trends, investment ideas and business opportunities, and turn them into actionable insights and strategies. Founded in 1935 as a small brokerage firm, D.A. Davidson has grown into a diversified financial services company comprised of seven distinct business units across the U.S. Through the years, our most important service has remained consistent: a personalized approach that reflects the individuality of each of our clients. As part of an employee-owned company, each of our associates has a unique perspective of success. We believe in doing what is right for our clients and are empowered to deliver high-impact solutions. We are with our clients every step of the way—leveraging our nationally-recognized research, capital markets and investment banking expertise, and a robust network of financial advisors. Clients not only benefit from our expansive platform of solutions and services, but also from strong values rooted in tradition and a deep sense of responsibility to our communities.
