What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Planner position at Larson Financial Group, LLC?
Larson Financial Group is seeking a talented professional to hire for the position of Financial Planner. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working directly with clients to achieve their financial goals through diligent follow-up, meeting preparations, conducting client meetings, and managing client information files.
In this client-facing role, you will utilize your industry knowledge to work with the Advisory team to contribute to an outstanding client experience. This position is fast-paced and requires a person with a desire to learn, grow in their career, and handle challenges while enjoying successes.
Responsibilities
- Preparing and conducting client meetings
- Gathering data from clients for the preparation of financial plans
- Running insurance illustrations, constructing financial plans
- Communicating investment advice based on recommendations of the team
- Tracking next steps in the planning process for clients
- Providing exceptional service to retain top clients
- Entering and manipulating information into the Contact Management System and Financial Planning software
- Implementing client touches to create a concierge experience resulting in consistent referrals
- Performing follow-up and processing new business; managing existing client relationships
- Managing and resolving client issues
Expectations
- Ability to build rapport via phone, virtual meetings, or in-person with clients
- Professional, clear, and polite communication is required
- Ability to work with the Advisor and other support team members to accomplish a common goal
- Ability to conform to a changing environment and work at a quick pace to achieve timely deadlines
- Serving as the primary contact for a designated group of clients
Skills and Experience
- At least 2 years' experience in the Financial Planning field
- Series 7 & 66, or 65
- CFP is a plus
- Four-year degree or equivalent work experience
- Knowledge of the insurance/financial services industry
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Outlook
- Experience with financial planning software, ability to learn and adapt to upgrades/changes
- Experience with Salesforce
- Proficient data entry skills
- Flexible schedule for meetings and client events
- Ability to prioritize deliverables, track progress, and follow up on outstanding matters
- Ability to manage time in an efficient, self-directed manner
- Ability to be proactive and professionally assertive
- Demonstrated written and oral communication skills with strong attention to grammar, spelling, and overall professionalism
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills including positivity in conduct, verbal, and written interactions
- Ability to adhere to rules and regulations as stated and required by Advisors and FINRA
Larson Financial Group Offers
- Profit Sharing Bonus Program
- 401(k) Employer Match up to 4%
- Medical Insurance (HDHP HSA plans are 100% employer paid for employee only)
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- ER PD Long Term Disability Insurance
- ER PD Life Insurance
- ER PD EAP
- Voluntary Short Term & Additional Life
- Supplemental Insurance
- Paid Time Off (112 hours after 90 days)
- Holiday Pay (12 Holidays)
- Training & Education
- ER Events, Awards, Activities