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Wealth Planning Advisor- Waterloo
@ Bank of Montreal
Waterloo, Ontario
Overview
Bank of Montreal (BMO) is hiring a Wealth Planning Advisor in Waterloo to deliver financial planning support to BMO wealth professionals, covering investment, retirement, estate, tax, insurance and corporate planning. The role is full-time and hybrid, with 3 days in office and 2 days remote, and the posted salary range is $65,000 to $130,000 per year.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver financial planning support through a regional centralized platform
- Partner with advisors and bankers to develop and present client plans
- Provide WealthPath coaching and subject matter expertise
- Respond to complex tax, estate and planning inquiries
- Develop planning tools, guides and learning resources
Requirements summary:
- At least 5 years of financial planning experience
- PFP, QAFP, CFP or IQPF designation
- Strong technical knowledge of WealthPath or equivalent software
- Advanced financial planning and modelling skills
- In-depth communication, collaboration and analytical skills
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-12
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-13
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-13
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Business development |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | PFP, QAFP, CFP, IQPF |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Tuition support, Performance bonus |
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Bank of Montreal
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Full company description
We’re a bank, but there’s more to it than that. When you join BMO, it opens a world of opportunities. This is a team that's committed to helping you succeed – personally and professionally. Because at BMO, when you grow, we grow. You know your worth and so do we. That’s why we offer the right mix of learning programs, on-the-job experiences, and opportunities to build personal and professional connections – so you can build a meaningful career and thrive as a part of a winning culture. Sound like your kind of place? Then we should be co-workers.
- LinkedIn followers
- 529,147
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 59,168
- Reported office locations
- First Canadian Place, 100 King Street, Toronto, ON M5X 1A1, CA
- 111 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603, US
- Business categories
- Wealth Management
- Finance
- Banking
- Financial Services
- Crowdfunding
- Other recorded names
- Bank of Montreal
- BMO
- Specialties
- Personal Banking
- Commercial Banking
- Wealth Management
- Capital Markets
- and Asset Management
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 8,114,072,573
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
We’re a bank, but there’s more to it than that. When you join BMO, it opens a world of opportunities. This is a team that's committed to helping you succeed – personally and professionally. Because at BMO, when you grow, we grow. You know your worth and so do we. That’s why we offer the right mix of learning programs, on-the-job experiences, and opportunities to build personal and professional connections – so…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Financial Services |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Toronto, ON |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Specialties | Personal BankingCommercial BankingWealth ManagementCapital Marketsand Asset Management |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,074 |
| View page |
Application Deadline:
11/29/2026Address:
20 Erb Street WestJob Family Group:
Wealth Sales & ServiceWealth Planning Support Team (WPST) is a business unit within BMO Wealth Planning, Trust & Advisory Services, dedicated to providing advisory, planning solutions, and Subject Matter Expertise support to BMO Wealth Professionals around the wealth planning process. We leverage a team approach to deliver innovative and customized wealth planning solutions designed to assess overall wealth management needs and recommended strategies to help clients preserve, enhance, transfer and protect their wealth.
As part of the Wealth Planning Support team, the Wealth Planning Advisor (WPA) provides financial planning expertise and subject matter support to BMO Wealth Professionals, including Private Wealth, BMO Nesbitt Burns, and BMO Private Banking. The role supports the delivery of comprehensive wealth planning solutions across investment, retirement, estate, tax, insurance, and corporate planning strategies.
Key Accountabilities
Regional Centralized Planning & Advisory Support (70%)
- Deliver financial planning support through a regional dedicated centralized planning platform, including discovery, preparation, delivery and updates of financial plans.
- Partner with Investment Advisors, Investment Counsellors, and Private Bankers to develop and present client plans.
- Provide subject matter expertise and coaching support on wealth planning tools, including WealthPath.
- Respond to complex or escalated planning inquiries requiring advanced technical, tax, or estate planning knowledge.
- Collaborate with High-Net-Worth Wealth Planning Consultants and participate in enterprise-wide initiatives and programs.
- Stay current on legislative, regulatory, and industry developments impacting wealth planning delivery.
- Contribute to regional business growth through planning and participate in regional campaigns and initiatives.
Subject Matter Expertise (20%)
- Provide technical guidance and planning expertise to wealth professionals across the enterprise.
- Support frontline planners through multiple channels, including phone, email, virtual platforms and in branch regional support.
- Contribute to the development of planning tools, reference materials, guides, FAQs, and learning resources to support adoption of financial planning.
Operational Effectiveness (10%)
- Assist with business requirements, testing, and enhancements related to WealthPath or other planning software.
- Contribute to the creation of advisor-facing planning collateral or learning to support.
- Protect banks assets by ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, policies, procedures and risk management standards.
Qualifications & Skills
- At least 5+ years of financial planning experience gained through client contact or in a technical advisory supportive role to advisors, coupled with investment industry knowledge.
- Strong understanding of advanced financial planning concepts and how to model in planning software
- Professional Planning Designation – PFP®, QAFP® or CFP™, IQPF® in Quebec
- Strong Technical Knowledge of WealthPath or equivalent planning software.
- Strong customer services skills and focus
- Excellent computer skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS teams, Microsoft 365.
- Etc.)
- Deep knowledge and technical proficiency gained through extensive education and business experience.
- Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth.
- Collaboration & team skills - In-depth.
- Analytical and critical thinking skills - In-depth.
- Influence skills - In-depth.
- Results oriented and client focused.
Work Arrangement: Hybrid role (3 days in office, 2 days remote).
Salary:
$65,000.00 - $130,000.00Pay Type:
SalariedThe above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type.
Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position.
BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards
About Us
At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.
As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.
To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en.
BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.
Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.
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