Financial Planning Associate

Job Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Financial Planning Associate to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will support our financial advisors by assisting with various tasks related to financial planning, client relationship management, and advisor support. This role is perfect for someone who wants to work in a supportive team environment while learning from highly credentialed and awarded financial advisors. It is also an ideal steppingstone for someone wanting to become a financial advisor.

Key Responsibilities

• Meeting Preparation: Ensure all materials needed for a successful meeting are prepared in advance. This includes running reports, prepping advisor for meeting, and often includes communicating with clients in advance of the meeting (i.e. – providing reports) so they can come prepared.
• Meeting Notes: Attend client meetings with advisor(s), recording pertinent notes for client file and follow-ups.
• Ensure Meeting Follow-up Occurs: Share notes and/or delegate tasks to appropriate team members. Follow up with clients to provide and/or request information or documents as discussed in meeting. Act as Liaison between advisor and team to communicate client or advisor wishes. Act as ‘case manager’ to pull all the pieces together, ensuring a positive client experience.
• Prepare Financial Plan & Sales Materials: Gather necessary information to run planning analysis, prepare illustrations, proposals, or other sales materials. Review plan outputs with advisor. Become an expert on the planning analysis, insurance illustration, and investment proposal software.

Qualifications

• Life & Health Insurance License and/or Securities License (SIE, Series 6 or Series 7, and Series 63) preferred.
• Previous experience in the financial services industry required.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective communication with clients and team members.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills with various programs including MS Office, CRM, etc.
• Personally owned and paid for smart phone available for business use (calls, work-related applications, email, etc.)
• Required to obtain Life & Health Insurance licenses within first 60 days - all costs paid by employer.

Benefits

• Safe Harbor 401(k) plan with discretionary profit-sharing component (begins the earlier of 1/1 or 7/1 after first year of employment).
• Group Health Insurance (employer covers up to 100% of premium for employee. Coverage for family available at employee's expense).
• Group Life and Disability Insurance (begins on the 1st of the month following start date or on the first day of employment if starting on the 1st).
• Group Dental and Vision Insurance available at employee's expense.
• 4-weeks (160 hours) of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year (accumulated at a rate of 3.076 hours per 40-hours worked) plus paid holidays.

Compensation

• Starting base pay is $40,000 to $50,000 depending on licensing and experience, plus the potential to earn a performance bonus of up to $3000 per quarter. (Bonus qualifications are based on performance, not sales. This is a non-selling position.)

If you are ready to take the next step in your finance career and contribute to a growing organization, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $62,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,000 - $50,000