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 and associate financial advisor 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.
Position Functions:
60% Financial Planning and Advice/Product Solutions
- 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
- Complete and process fixed annuity, variable annuity and security applications according to notes
- Oversee the confirmation of all security and service transactions
- Develop portfolio/robust product solution recommendations that will fit the client's risk tolerance and time frame as well as develop appropriate product deliverables
- Maintain follow up system for pending business and service issues
40% Client Care/Business Management
- 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
- Work with clients, third party administrators, custodians, trustees, mutual fund companies, the broker/dealer, financial planners and gift recipients to complete service work and resolve various issues on their accounts
- Assist clients with qualified plan processing questions, such as payouts or rollovers
- Review and update client information as needed for client review meetings. Attend and participate in client meetings if necessary.
- Perform other allowable duties as assigned by the financial advisor
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
- 2+ years of similar experience
- Series 7 or Series 6 licensed preferred (Not required)
- Ohio Health, Life and Annuity licensed preferred (Not required)
*This role will have growth opportunities for an individual to grow as a Financial Advisor, if interested*
Job Type: Full-time
Job Location: New Albany, OH (In-Person)
Required education:
Required language:
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Compensation package:
Schedule:
Experience:
- Financial planning: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- FINRA License (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- New Albany, OH 43054: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person