Wealth Planning Associate - Roanoke, VA

Janney Montgomery Scott LLC; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Generous Paid Time Off

Employee Ownership

Professional Development Assistance Plan

Professional Development Assistance

Job summary

A full-service financial services firm is seeking a Wealth Planning Associate in Roanoke, VA. Responsibilities include assisting Financial Advisors with client relationships and providing financial planning support. Required qualifications include a high school diploma, licensing, strong customer service skills, and proficiency in computer software. This is an entry-level, full-time position with various employee benefits and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma is necessary; a degree is a plus.
• Series 7, 63, and 65 licenses are mandatory.
• Strong customer service skills are required.
• Proficiency in relevant computer software is expected.
• Completion of relevant training as determined by Janney
• Excellent customer service skills
• Computer skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and financial planning software
• Able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to work as part of a team
• High ethical standards

Responsibilities

• Assist Financial Advisors in client relationship management.
• Participate in client meetings and contribute to financial planning support.
• Provide excellent telephone service to clients.
• Organize and implement productivity-based campaigns.
• Assist FAs in organizing and implementing productivity-based campaigns.
• Know products and technology; comply with all firm and regulatory rules; escalate issues as needed.
• Compose client correspondence according to policy and procedures.
• May accept client orders and complete requests in client accounts on behalf of FA.
• Interface with home office departments and branch associates.
• Provide excellent telephone service with prompt, accurate attention to detail; maintain coverage.
• Perform other duties contributing to branch effectiveness and possibly some operations for the branch.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Computer skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and financial planning software

Able to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment

Strong attention to detail

Able to work effectively as part of a team

High ethical standards

Education

High School Diploma; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Series 7, 63 and 65 (or 66)

ChFC or AWMA designation or completion of CFP educational requirements

Completion of relevant training as determined by Janney

ChFC or AWMA designation or CFP education

Completion of relevant training determined by Janney

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Financial planning software

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Wealth Planning Associate - Roanoke, VA role at Janney Montgomery Scott LLC.

Janney is an award-winning full-service financial services firm committed to understanding our clients' needs and providing advice beyond investments. We are equally committed to building a diverse workforce and inclusive culture where employees can use their talents to thrive and grow professionally with the firm.

Major Responsibilities

• Assist Financial Advisors (FAs) in the ongoing development and maintenance of effective client relationships, with a heavy focus on providing financial planning support.
• May participate in client meetings, but not in an advice-delivering capacity.
• Work closely with the FA to understand clients’ investment objectives, financial situation, and tolerance of risk.
• Keep assigned FAs informed of all pertinent information and activity related to client accounts and transactions, including issues related to client suitability.
• Assist FAs in organizing and implementing productivity-based campaigns.
• Be knowledgeable of products and technology and comply with all firm and regulatory rules; anticipate potential issues and alert the FA and/or Branch Management as necessary.
• Compose effective client correspondence in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• May accept client orders and complete requests in clients’ accounts on behalf of their FA.
• Interface effectively with home office departments and branch associates.
• Provide excellent telephone service to clients and potential clients, including prompt, accurate, and timely attention to detail; ensure continuous telephone coverage.
• Perform other duties as required that contribute to the overall effectiveness of the branch office and individual FAs; may also perform some operations responsibilities for the entire branch in small branch offices.

Requirements and Qualifications

• High School Diploma; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Series 7, 63 and 65 (or 66)
• ChFC or AWMA designation or completion of CFP educational requirements
• Completion of relevant training as determined by Janney
• Excellent customer service skills
• Computer skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and financial planning software
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• High ethical standards

Why work for us?

Benefits: Janney believes that its employees are the key to what makes a great company. We offer a competitive package including Paid Parental Leave, generous Paid Time Off, eligibility for a $2,000 referral bonus, Employee Ownership, and Professional Development Assistance Plan designed to help you make the most of your life at work and at home—today and in the future.

Equal Opportunity

Janney is dedicated to promoting and supporting diversity within our workplace. We provide an environment that promotes respect, integrity, teamwork, achievement and acceptance regardless of age, disability, education, gender, gender expression, gender identity, job level, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or other protected factors. Janney is committed to equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities.

Job details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Finance and Sales

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Janney Montgomery Scott LLC by 2x.

Get notified about new Wealth Management Associate jobs in Roanoke, VA.