Financial Planning Consultant - Devon, PA

raymondjames; Devon (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Raymond James is seeking a Financial Advisor Support Specialist in Pennsylvania to assist FA teams with portfolio design, retirement planning, and estate planning. You will analyze client goals, prepare customized plans, and coordinate communications with clients.

You'll play a key role in gathering data, presenting recommendations, and ensuring compliance. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's in finance/accounting/business and has 3+ years in financial services, with SIE and Series licenses

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field and 3+ years in financial services focusing on financial, retirement and estate planning or related marketing.
• Equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training as approved by HR.
• Licenses: SIE, Series 7; Series 63/65/66 as required or obtainable within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Partners with Financial Advisor to review clients' current portfolio design and goals, enter data and perform analysis.
• Evaluates retirement needs and researches options for planning alternatives.
• Researches risk management options including insurance and prepares tailored financial plans.
• Prepares and presents comprehensive plans and supporting materials to clients and prospects.
• Maintains client files and coordinates communications for meetings and follow-ups.
• Ensures compliance with firm and regulatory policies.

Skills

Financial analysis

Retirement planning

Estate planning

Client communication

Portfolio review

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Job description

Job Description Summary

Under limited supervision uses specialized knowledge and skills obtained through experience, specialized training or certification to serve as a resource to Financial Advisors and their clients regarding overall financial planning issues which may include portfolio design, income tax consulting, retirement planning, qualified retirement plans, risk management, estate planning, education funding, and small business planning. Continuously gains knowledge of the financial industry and markets through on- going education.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Partners with Financial Advisor to review clients' current portfolio design, understand client goals, enter client data, and conduct financial analysis.
• Evaluates overall individual and employer-based retirement needs, researches various options, and recommends planning alternatives.
• Researches and provides recommendations related to risk management concerns, including insurance.
• Designs and recommends a tailored financial analysis or comprehensive financial plan for clients and prospects that meets their short and long-term financial needs and goals.
• Prepares presentations that clearly communicate the recommendations and alternatives related to the client's financial analysis and comprehensive plan design.
• Performs detailed document reviews; analyzes client information and situations across the financial planning spectrum to develop plan
• Researches information as necessary on a case-by-case basis and writes customized financial plan observations and recommendations for each client case
• Prepares files for meetings with existing and new clients
• Prepares, coordinates and follows through on any needed communication with new or existing clients
• Continuously monitors clients' financial situations with detail and accuracy, with the ability to the look at their overall financial picture
• Responds to client questions by telephone, email and occasional personal visits.
• Educates client on the functions of various securities markets and the principal factors that affect them.
• Provides guidance on estate planning options and techniques.
• Responds to and directs education funding questions including 529 savings plans.
• Assists with guidance on small business planning.
• Conducts research as needed related to assigned client cases, including but not limited to basic income tax questions and other legal issues requesting guidance when appropriate.
• May participate in client presentations.
• May open, transfer, and close customer accounts and maintain appropriate account records.
• May obtain and verify the client's purchase and sale instructions, enter orders, and follow up on completion of transactions.
• Ensures firm and regulatory policies are followed within compliance standards
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education/Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field and three years' experience in the financial services industry with an emphasis on financial, retirement and estate planning field or in marketing these services

~or~

An equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training as approved by Human Resources

Licenses

• SIE required provided that an exemption or grandfathering cannot be applied
• Series 7
• Series 63, 65 and/or 66 as required by state or ability to obtain within six months

Education

Bachelor's: Accounting, Bachelor's: Business Administration, Bachelor's: Finance

Work Experience

General Experience - 3 to 6 years

Certifications

s66 - Uniform Combined State Law Examination - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), s7 - General Securities Representative Examination - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Securities Industry Essentials Exam (SIE) - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)

Travel

Less than 25%

Workstyle

Resident

The total compensation for this position includes base salary or wages, and may include components such as additional compensation (cash or equity), discretionary bonuses, or commissions. This position is eligible for a benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision; life insurance; critical illness insurance and accident insurance; disability benefits; retirement savings; paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and sick leave); and parental leave. Eligibility for benefits and specific offerings may vary based on position and employment status. To view more details of the benefits offered, visit Myrjbenefits.com.

At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view.

We expect our associates at all levels to:

• Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
• Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
• Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
• Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for deliveri