Paraplanner

Boutique Recruiting; Beachwood (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary with bonus

401(k) defined contribution plan with$

Employer-paid health, life, and long‑/

Paid time off

Professional development and training

CFP designation support

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting is seeking a Financial Paraplanner in Beachwood, OH. This role supports advisors across discovery, plan development, strategy implementation, and ongoing reviews.

You will gain hands-on exposure to financial planning, investment analysis, and client relationship management while receiving professional development and training. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and eager to build a long-term career in financial planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Financial Planning/Finance/Accounting/Economics).
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Interest in pursuing the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER designation.

Responsibilities

• Attend prospect and client meetings, capturing notes and follow-up items.
• Gather input data and assist with constructing comprehensive financial plans.
• Collaborate with advisors to evaluate client needs and develop recommendations.
• Research financial planning topics to support client recommendations.
• Develop proficiency across portfolio analytics, financial planning, and CRM software.
• Assist with investment analysis, plan implementation, and ongoing reviews.
• Communicate with clients to gather information and support follow-up.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Financial Planning/Finance/Economics/Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Position Title: Financial Paraplanner
Build the technical foundation, client experience, and credentials to grow into a Financial Advisor. This Financial Paraplanner role offers the opportunity to work directly alongside experienced advisors, supporting clients through the full financial planning process from initial discovery and plan development through strategy implementation and ongoing account reviews. You'll gain hands-on exposure to financial planning, investment analysis, and client relationship management while receiving professional development and training designed to advance your career.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and eager to build a long-term career in financial planning. They are a collaborative problem solver with strong communication skills, sound professional judgment, and the ability to handle sensitive client information with discretion.
Salary Range: $60,000-$95,000 / Year, DOE

Responsibilities

• Attend prospect and client meetings alongside experienced advisors, capturing detailed notes and key follow-up items
• Gather and input financial planning data and assist with constructing comprehensive financial plans
• Collaborate with advisors to evaluate client needs and develop appropriate financial planning recommendations
• Research financial planning topics and strategies to support client recommendations
• Develop proficiency across portfolio analytics, financial planning, and client relationship management software
• Assist with investment analysis, financial plan implementation, and ongoing account reviews
• Communicate with clients as needed to gather information, answer questions, and support follow-up activities

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Financial Planning, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• Excellent organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Positive, professional attitude with strong problem-solving skills
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality, exercising discretion, and using sound judgment when handling sensitive client information
• Interest in pursuing the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation and developing into a Financial Advisor

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with bonus potential based on goal attainment
• 401(k) defined contribution plan with company safe harbor and profit-sharing contributions
• Employer-paid group health, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Company-paid professional development and training + hands-on mentorship from experienced financial advisors
• Opportunity to pursue the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation and develop toward a Financial Advisor career path

If you're ready to turn your financial knowledge into hands-on planning expertise and build a career advising clients, apply today.