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: Financial Planning & Advice / Product Solutions Maintain Financial Planning activity in CRM through Campaigns, to track communication and gather data from the Fact Finder stage through to the final Deliverable 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 Gather and enter client data into NaviPlan Financial Planning Tool, experience with Comprehensive Financial Planning 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 Retirement plans/401k/Pension Planning: Liaison with TPA’s for proposals/illustrations Collect Employee Census information for proposed plans Oversee rollovers and asset transfers for clients that want to consolidate their outside accounts with Ameriprise. Client Care / Business Management Prepare Financial Advisor meeting summary reviews Manage submission of MAAR and Financial Planning Deliverables 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) Document client contact/calls in CRM 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 Minimum 2 years of experience with comprehensive financial planning Minimum 2 years of experience with Naviplan software Already have licenses for federal and state licenses and registrations for securities, including Series 7, Series 66, and State life, accident and health insurance licenses At Ameriprise Financial, we’re not just in the business of helping clients with their financial goals – we also help our advisors and employees reach their true potential by embracing an inclusive and collaborative culture. We celebrate the unique qualities and reward the contributions of our talented, passionate employees. If you’re motivated and want to work for a strong, ethical company that cares about you and your community, take the next step with Ameriprise Financial. This position is with an Ameriprise Financial Franchise owner. Ameriprise Financial is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, gender identity, disability, veteran status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law. Full-Time/Part-Time Full time We’re a diversified financial services leader with more than $1 trillion in assets under management and administration. Our team of 20,000 people in more than 20 countries advise, manage and protect the assets and income of more than 2 million individual, small business and institutional clients. We are a long-standing leader in financial planning and advice, a global asset manager and an insurer. Our unwavering focus on our clients and strong financial foundation connects each of our unique businesses - Ameriprise Financial Services, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities. Here, we foster meaningful careers, invest in the future, and make a difference for clients, institutions and communities around the world.