Financial Planner Salary in Boston, MA

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How much does a Financial Planner make in Boston, MA? The average Financial Planner salary in Boston, MA is $153,038 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $142,779 and $165,606. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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What is a Financial Planner?

A Financial Planner or personal Financial Planner is a professional who prepares financial plans for people. These financial plans often cover cash flow management, retirement planning, investment planning, financial risk management, insurance planning, tax planning, estate planning and business succession planning (for business owners)....

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Associate Financial Planner

Edelman Financial Engines - Walnut Creek , CA

Associate Financial Planner (Walnut Creek, CA) At Edelman Financial Engines, we believe everyone deserves to move their financial life forward! We know that assets have the power to fund goals. Those ...

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Financial Planner

Koa Wealth Management® - Encinitas , CA

We are looking to hire a new financial planner to our team. We are accepting applications from the following 1) Those currently employed as a financial planner (CFP preferred) 2) Those that are ...

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Financial Planner

augmentjobs - Denver , CO

The Financial Planner will work closely with clients to assess their financial goals, develop comprehensive financial plans, and provide personalized recommendations to help them achieve financial ...

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Financial Planner

Infrahire - Encinitas , CA

We are looking to hire a new financial planner to our team. We are accepting applications from the following 1) Those currently employed as a financial planner (CFP preferred) 2) Those that are ...

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Financial Planner

Ashton Thomas Private Wealth - Scottsdale , AZ

Overview We are a rapid growing RIA seeking a Wealth Planner to join our team. We specialize in ... The talent to quickly learn and employ financial planning software and the ability to use the ...

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Associate Financial Planner

New York Life - Lance Gillman - Gilbert , AZ

Valid professional license CPA, or CFP (Certified Financial Planner license from Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards) and FINRA Series 7 and 66, are required * Experience with computer ...

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What does a Financial Planner do?

Common responsibilities of a Financial Planner

Works closely with other Financial Aid Planners and staff all working toward departmental goals.

November 16, 2022

Assist and support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial forecasts related to revenue, operating costs, freight, and other supply chain costs.

December 30, 2022

Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of those portions of both the Old Testament and New Testament of the Bible with scriptural references to money and finances, and ability to apply and integrate this knowledge into all phases of client counsel.

January 31, 2023

Develop and recommend strategies that clients can use to achieve their financial goals and objectives, including specific recommendations in areas such as cash management, insurance coverage, and investment planning.

February 12, 2023

Utilize financial planning software, as well as Excel, PowerPoint, and cash flow analysis programs, in order to provide analysis for clients of their current and future financial picture.

February 22, 2023

Gather, organize and maintain client personal and financial wealth plan profile data.

March 21, 2023

Review planning deliverables with the client and maintain a comprehensive list of financial planning action items for follow up and resolution.

April 23, 2023

Meet one on one with participants to answer any personal questions about the plan or possible other financial matters.

May 21, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Financial Planner in Boston, MA

Average Base Salary

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142779

165606

153038

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

325478

376213

349483

What is the average salary for Financial Planner in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Financial Planner in Boston, MA. The base salary for Financial Planner ranges from $142,779 to $165,606 with the average base salary of $153,038. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $325,478 to $376,213 with the average total cash compensation of $349,483.

View Average Salary for Financial Planner as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$153,038	$142,779 - $165,606
Bonus	$196,445	$182,699 - $210,607
Total Pay	$349,483	$325,478 - $376,213

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Financial Planner Salary Near Boston, MA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Revere, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $143,505 - $166,448	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Brookline, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $143,505 - $166,448	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Malden, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $143,505 - $166,448	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Somerville, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $143,505 - $166,448	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Quincy, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $143,505 - $166,448	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Arlington, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $143,505 - $166,448	COMPARE TO Boston, MA

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About Boston, Massachusetts

Boston has an area of 89.63 square miles (232.1 km2)—48.4 square miles (125.4 km2) (54%) of land and 41.2 square miles (106.7 km2) (46%) of water. The city's official elevation, as measured at Logan International Airport, is 19 ft (5.8 m) above sea level. The highest point in Boston is Bellevue Hill at 330 feet (100 m) above sea level, and the lowest point is at sea level. Situated onshore of the Atlantic Ocean, Boston is the only state capital in the contiguous United States with an oceanic shoreline. Boston is surrounded by the "Greater Boston" region and is contiguously bordered by the citi...

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