What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planning Associate position at Milestone Financial Planning, LLC?
About Us
Milestone Financial Planning, LLC (fiduciary and B-Corporation) strives to make a difference in people’s lives. Our clients (75% local in NH and MA, the rest scattered throughout the US) rely on us to provide comprehensive financial and retirement planning services, emphasizing reducing lifetime taxes. We are a small team of professionals who value the impact of doing meaningful work for our clients while maintaining a work/life balance.
At every level, we emphasize that your ideas and insights are encouraged and highly valued. We believe that innovation and collaboration thrive when everyone’s unique perspectives and contributions are acknowledged and respected. Whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience, your input is vital to our collective success. We foster an inclusive environment where your voice matters, and we can achieve remarkable results together.
Responsibilities
In this role, you will have the opportunity to provide crucial support to Senior Advisors by taking on a diverse range of responsibilities. This includes handling tax projections and creating comprehensive financial plans for both existing and new clients. During tax season, you will play a pivotal role in tax preparation, ensuring clients’ financial affairs are in order. Additionally, you will be expected to familiarize yourself with our streamlined systems for reviewing and trading client accounts, allowing you to contribute effectively to our clients’ financial well-being.
Your role will also involve making valuable financial planning recommendations, conducting research on ad hoc financial planning issues for clients, and assisting in evaluating Roth conversion and other planning strategies. Your dedication to detail and proficiency will be integral in helping Senior Advisors prepare for client meetings and ensuring that clients receive the highest level of service and expertise.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree: Must be a team player with strong written and verbal communication skills. Able to work independently and stay productive; self-driven.
Experience
0-3 years of financial planning or tax experience.
Prior experience with any of our technology is helpful:
RightCapital
Advyzon
Eclipse
Holistiplan
Lacerte Tax
Office 365 / SharePoint / Teams
Benefits
Defined career path and compensation increases
Quarterly bonuses for sourcing new clients
Participation in annual 20% of profit sharing based on relative performance and team building
Ownership potential
You will be issued a laptop and docking stations/monitors for at-home as well as in-office
4% 401k match
$11,000/year, which can be used to purchase health and dental insurance and/or HSA funding
Company-paid short- and long-term disability
Company-paid professional education
Company-paid membership in professional organizations (CFP, Kitces)
Defined training period to acclimate you to our clients, team members, systems and processes
Positive, family-first culture and flexible work environment
3 weeks’ vacation
Sick leave
Parental leave
Top-notch technology and equipment
You will be mentored by a Senior Advisor to assist with your career development
Profit sharing bonus paid in December
Salary
$50,000 - $60,000 per year
Salary : $11,000 - $60,000