Paraplanner

Legacy Financial Partners; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Employer HSA Contribution

PTO

Retirement

Life & Disability Insurance

401(k)

Holiday pay and more

Education Reimbursement

Team building retreats

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Legacy Financial Partners in Brookings, SD seeks a Paraplanner to support Financial Advisors in a busy office environment. The role requires professionalism in appearance and communication, strong computer skills, and the ability to learn quickly while handling client materials and planning documents.

The paraplanner will assist with client meetings, financial reports, and onboarding processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance across documents and workflows.

Qualifications

• 2 years of Financial Service Experience preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience.
• Fully Licensed: SIE, Series 7, Series 66, Insurance.

Responsibilities

• Assist Financial Advisors in preparing client meeting materials, financial reports, and planning documents.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, providing timely and professional responses to inquiries.
• Account setup: Facilitate client onboarding and ensure all documentation is completed accurately.
• Trading on all accounts: Master trade tickets, money movement system and brokerage trades.
• 401k Processes-Rollovers, ACATS and 403b transfers.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of investment documentation and compliance forms.
• Collaborate with advisors to follow up on action items and client deliverables.
• CAR Creation
• Maintain logs of transactions, plan updates, and client communications.
• Handle sensitive client information with discretion and confidentiality.
• Process account applications, transfers, and routine maintenance requests.
• Liaise with sponsor companies and home office teams to resolve service issues.
• Ensure adherence to internal procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor workflow and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support team and organizational goals

Skills

Financial services experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

SIE Certification

Series 7 License

Series 66 License

Insurance License

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Brookings Office - Brookings, SD 57006

Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 Salary/year

Competitive salary with bonus opportunities!

About Legacy Financial Partners

Working at Legacy Financial Partners is more than a job; it means having the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our clients and the communities we serve. Our team is made of a diverse group grounded by core values: Service, Leadership, integrity, Community and Excellence. We feel strongly that creating an extraordinary client experience begins with extraordinary office culture. Joining Legacy Financial Partners comes with benefits to support you in your professional and personal journey.

Benefits

• Learning + Development: leadership development programs and goal setting create big possibilities for your career and life. Develop within the company; be mentored and grow as a leader
• Innovation: be involved in creating solutions to workplace challenges regardless of your role and be empowered to have a voice and leadership
• Teamwork: experience what being a part of the Legacy Financial Partners family feels like. Be inspired, encouraged, and cheered on by your teammates while being supported in your life
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package:Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer HSA Contribution, PTO, Retirement, Clothing, Annual Meeting (team building retreat)
• Collaborative Environment and Innovative Culture
• Education Reimbursement: never quit learning and growing in your career

Summary

Financial Service firm seeks a highly energized and confident individual who will thrive in a busy environment to serve as Paraplanner. Candidate must be extremely professional in appearance and manner, willing to accept direction, quick to learn new things, and computer savvy. Paraplanner will assist Financial Advisors in managing and organizing office workflow.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist Financial Advisors in preparing client meeting materials, financial reports, and planning documents
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, providing timely and professional responses to inquiries:Proactively communicate with clients regarding account updates, paperwork needs, and service timelines
• Account setup:Facilitate client onboarding and ensure all documentation is completed accurately
• Trading on all accounts: Master trade tickets, money movement system and brokerage trades
• 401k Processes-Rollovers, ACATS and 403b transfers
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of investment documentation and compliance forms
• Collaborate with advisors to follow up on action items and client deliverables
• CAR Creation
• Maintain logs of transactions, plan updates, and client communications
• Handle sensitive client information with discretion and confidentiality
• Process account applications, transfers, and routine maintenance requests
• Liaise with sponsor companies and home office teams to resolve service issues
• Ensure adherence to internal procedures and regulatory requirements
• Monitor workflow and identify opportunities for process improvement
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support team and organizational goals

QualificationsIdeal Education & Experience:

• 2 years of Financial Service Experience preferred
• Bachelors Degree or Equivalent Experience
• Fully Licensed: SIE, Series 7, Series 66, Insurance

Compensation and Hours:

• Compensation: Depends on experience
• Starting at $60,000
• As a full time employee you are also eligible for our benefits program, which includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, 401(k), PTO, holiday pay and other benefits
• Office hours are Monday Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

As you are considering applying with Legacy Financial Partners, we encourage you to think outside the box – because we do! You may not have 100% of the skills, but we are dedicated to hiring people who fit our culture and have exceptional talent, ability, and potential.

Legacy Financial Partners, which has 29 locations in 7 states, offers customized advice, value based planning, and digital tools to help clients feel more confident and secure in their financial future. Our organization is committed to empowering people to accomplish more.