Financial Planning Assistant

Ameriprise Financial Services; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Ameriprise Financial Franchise owner seeks a detail-oriented Financial Planning Assistant to support a fast-paced advisory practice. You will gather client information, help prepare preliminary financial plans, and develop materials for client meetings, while maintaining strict confidentiality and professional ethics.

The role emphasizes teamwork with financial advisors, accuracy in planning data, and ongoing practice management tasks in a client-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate work.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Willingness to learn financial planning concepts and industry requirements.

Responsibilities

• Gather, organize, and review client information for completeness and accuracy.
• Assist financial advisors with the preparation of preliminary financial plans and planning recommendations.
• Prepare charts, graphs, tables, reports, and other materials for client review and implementation meetings.
• Assist with developing preliminary portfolio and product recommendations aligned with each client's goals, time horizon, and risk tolerance.
• Update client information and financial planning materials in preparation for periodic review meetings.
• Track outstanding planning items, documents, and follow-up activities.
• Participate in client meetings when appropriate and assist with documenting next steps.
• Complete financial planning projects and research assignments at the direction of the financial advisor.
• Provide timely, professional, and courteous support to clients.
• Maintain accurate and current client information within the practice systems.
• Support the preparation and delivery of client goals.
• Coordinate and track ongoing projects, deadlines, and advisor requests.
• Handle confidential client and business information with discretion.
• Follow all applicable legal, regulatory, company, and practice requirements.
• Perform additional allowable responsibilities assigned by the financial advisor based on the evolving needs of the practice.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational & time-management

Verbal & written communication

Analytical & problem-solving

Independent & collaborative work

Client-focused service mindset

Willingness to learn financialPlanning

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Financial planning software

Job description

At Ameriprise Financial, we're not just in the business of helping clients with their financial goals - we also help our advisors and employees reach their true potential by embracing an inclusive and collaborative culture. We celebrate the unique qualities and reward the contributions of our talented, passionate employees. If you're motivated and want to work for a strong, ethical company that cares about you and your community, take the next step with Ameriprise Financial.

This position is with an Ameriprise Financial Franchise owner.

Job Description

Position Overview:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Financial Planning Assistant to join a fast-paced, collaborative financial advisory practice. This position offers an excitant opportunity to contribute directly to the financial planning process white supporting f financial advisors in delivering a thoughtful and personalized client experience.

The Financial Planning Assistant with gather and organize client information, support the preparation of preliminary financial plans, develop client meeting materials, and assist with ongoing planning and practice management activities. The successful candidate with be analytic at, highly organized, comfortable working with financial information, and committed to maintaining high standards of client service, confidentiality, and professional ethics.

This position is employed by an independent advisor franchisee with a financial advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Planning and Advisor Support:

• Gather, organize, and review client financial information for completeness and accuracy.
• Assist financial advisors with the preparation of preliminary financial plans and planning recommendations.
• Prepare charts, graphs, tables, reports, and other materials for client review and implementation meetings.
• Assist with developing preliminary portfolio and product recommendations aligned with each client's goals, time horizon, and risk tolerance.
• Update client information and financial planning materials in preparation for periodic review meetings.
• Track outstanding planning items, documents, and follow-up activities.
• Participate in client meetings when appropriate and assist with documenting next steps.
• Complete financial planning projects and research assignments at the direction of the financial advisor.

Client Support and Relationship Management:

• Provide timely, professional, and courteous support to clients.
• Maintain accurate and current client information within the practice systems.
• Support the preparation and delivery of client Goals

Practice and Compliance Support:

• Coordinate and track ongoing projects, deadlines, and advisor requests.
• Handle confidential client and business information with discretion.
• Follow all applicable legal, regulatory, company, and practice requirements.
• Perform additional allowable responsibilities assigned by the financial advisor based on the evolving needs of the practice.

Qualifications :

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate work.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative team.
• Professional and courteous approach when communicating with clients and colleagues.
• Willingness to learn financial planning concepts, systems, products, and industry requirements.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow established compliance procedures.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two or more years of experience in financial services, financial planning, wealth management, banking, insurance, or a related client-service environment.
• Experience supporting financial advisors or working within a financial advisory practice.
• Familiarity with financial planning software, customer relationship management systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of investment, retirement, insurance, tax, or estate planning concepts.
• Existing securities or insurance licenses, or the willingness and ability to study applicable licenses and registrations based on the responsibilities of the position.

Key Attributes for Success:

• Exceptional attention to detail and strong follow-through.
• A client-first mindset and clear, professional communication.
• Effective prioritization, accountability, and sound judgment.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and a willingness to learn.

  Why Join Our Practice?

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