What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paraplanner/Support Advisor position at Kestra Financial Independent Advisor?
The Support Advisor reports to the Lead Advisor and is responsible for providing technical support for the Lead Advisor. Responsibilities include: data gathering, modeling, case design, scenario building, and plan and presentation development.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Support Lead Advisor with analysis, client service, and technical assistance
- Learn the technical aspects of the Advisor position and prepare to service clients independently
- Manage data and plans in financial planning software
- Responsible for client meeting preparation and follow-up including assembling requisite paperwork, account reviews, report generation and meeting documentation
- Analyze asset allocation and generation rebalancing trades
- Research investment managers, services, products and pricing
- Understand and leverage the resources available at the Broker Dealer to the fullest extent
- Commitment to culture requires a demonstration of professionalism, accountability, customer/client focus, and teamwork
- Develop Centers of Influences such as community involvement, CPA’s and attorneys, etc.
- Other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities
- Expert computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point) are essential
- Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing
- Strong time management and organizational skills; able to work independently and effectively manage multiple tasks at once
- Ability to quickly mater tools of the industry – financial planning software, analytical tools and broker/dealer or custodian systems
Education and/or Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related field
- The ideal candidate will have 3 years of experience in the financial services industry allowing for a strong understanding of broker/dealer operations and financial services products, including but not limited to: equities, bonds, options, mutual funds, annuities, insurance, and managed accounts
- Previous experience in the independent financial services culture preferred
Certificates, Licenses, Registration
- Series 7 and 63 required
- Series 65/66 preferred (or ability to obtain)
- CFP or CIMA preferred