Paraplanner

CROWN FINANCIAL GROUP; Memphis (TN); Presencial; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Crown Financial Group is seeking a Paraplanner to support financial advisors in the planning workflow. You will help gather and analyze client data and prepare preliminary financial plans and related deliverables.

The role emphasizes client interaction, data accuracy, and adherence to regulatory requirements while assisting in practice management tasks and coordinating projects as needed.

Qualificações

• College degree or higher required with financial planning exposure.
• 2+ years in a related financial planning/paraplanning role.
• Licensing exams such as Series 7, Series 66 and Life/Health licenses required or obtainable.

Responsabilidades

• Assist financial advisor(s) in the financial planning workflow.
• Prepare preliminary financial plans and client deliverables.
• Develop portfolio/product solution recommendations aligned with client risk tolerance.
• Maintain client contact during the planning process and answer questions.
• Attend client meetings when necessary and support compliance activities.

Conhecimentos

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Time management

Multi-tasking

Regulatory compliance

Client service

Formação académica

College degree or higher

2+ years of similar experience

Series 7, Series 66, Life/Health licenses (or willingness to study)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Description

Job Description

Position title: Paraplanner
Position Description:
Step into an instrumental role. Help conduct the smooth operation of a fast-paced—and friendly—financial planning office. Work as an employee of an independent advisor franchisee with a financial advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial. Assist in daily business operations.
The paraplanner will primarily assist financial advisor(s) and associate financial advisor(s) in the financial planning workflow. This position will consistently follow high standards of business and professional ethics and legal and regulatory requirements when dealing with others and/or performing work activities.
This role provides client relationship support through managing, gathering and analyzing client data, helping prepare preliminary financial plans and other client deliverables, working with clients to resolve issues and other practice management tasks as needed. Responds to ad hoc requests, coordinates/tracks projects and/or manages business-as-usual projects such as organizing a client seminar.
Responsibilities and Time Allocation – Will change over time to meet the needs of the practice and can include other duties as assigned by the advisor.

Position Functions: 60% Financial Planning & Advice / Product Solutions

• Prepare preliminary financial planning recommendations and initial product solutions for advisor review and use in client meetings
• Prepare charts, graphs, tables and other visual aids to be used in implementation meetings with clients
• Develop portfolio/robust product solution recommendations that will fit the client’s risk tolerance and time frame as well as develop appropriate product deliverables

40% Client Care / Business Management

• Maintain client contact during the financial planning process. Answer questions and provide readily available information to clients, if requested and as allowable, as it relates to servicing their accounts
• Review and update client information as needed for client review meetings. Attend and participate in client meetings if necessary.
• Manage and resolve client service problems
• Perform other allowable duties as assigned by the financial advisor(s)

Key Traits of a Successful Paraplanner

• Direct attention to detail and organization
• Effective communication with clients and other advisors/staff
• Effective and efficient time management
• Polite and clear phone manner
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to adhere to rules and regulations as stated and required by advisor, Ameriprise Financial
• Ability to support and provide guidance for compliance within the advisor’s practice
• Positive attitude and sincere willingness to constantly learn and grow

Education and Other Designations:

• College degree or higher
• 2+ years of similar experience
• Already have or be able to study for and pass exams for federal and state licenses and registrations for securities, including Series 7, Series 66, and State life, accident and health insurance licenses