The posting
Our client, a boutique financial planning and wealth management firm, is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Paraplanner to join their growing team.
This opportunity is ideal for an early-career financial planning professional with 1–3 years of experience who is passionate about helping clients achieve their financial goals and interested in building a long-term career as a financial advisor.
The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in financial planning, excellent organizational and analytical skills, and a desire to continue developing their technical knowledge and client relationship skills.
This position offers a path toward becoming a financial advisor, with increasing opportunities for client interaction, planning responsibility, and professional growth.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Analysis
- Assist in preparing, developing, and maintaining comprehensive financial plans using eMoney.
- Gather, organize, and analyze client financial information, including assets, liabilities, investments, insurance, and estate planning documents.
- Prepare retirement projections, cash flow analyses, education funding strategies, and other financial planning scenarios.
- Identify planning opportunities and assist advisors in developing personalized client recommendations.
- Maintain and update financial plans as client circumstances and goals evolve.
Client & Advisor Support
- Prepare financial planning reports, presentations, and materials for client meetings.
- Gradually take on responsibility for presenting portions of financial plans and communicating planning concepts to clients.
- Assist with investment portfolio reviews, asset allocation analysis, and client reporting.
- Help coordinate the implementation of financial planning recommendations.
- Collaborate with advisors and team members to deliver an exceptional client experience.
Operations & Broker-Dealer Support
- Assist with new account openings, account transfers, and maintenance requests through Osaic's broker-dealer platform.
- Coordinate with Osaic's operations and service teams to facilitate account servicing, process requests, and resolve operational issues.
- Support the processing and tracking of client transactions, distributions, contributions, and money movement requests.
- Prepare, review, and submit account paperwork and documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Maintain accurate client records, account documentation, and CRM information.
- Assist with compliance procedures and documentation in accordance with firm and Osaic requirements.
- Monitor outstanding service requests and follow up to ensure timely completion.
Professional Development
- Actively pursuing CFP® certification
- Develop expertise in comprehensive financial planning, investment strategies, and client communication.
- Learn the firm's planning philosophy, investment approach, and client service standards.
- Build the technical and interpersonal skills necessary to transition into a client-facing financial advisor role.
Qualifications
Required
- 1–3 years of experience in financial planning, wealth management, or a related financial advisory role.
- Bachelor's degree in financial planning, finance, economics, accounting, or a related field. Preference for candidates who completed a college prep financial planning program.
- CFP® professional or actively working toward CFP® certification.
- FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 and/or 63/65 licenses.
- Strong understanding of financial planning fundamentals.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Professionalism, integrity, and a client-first mindset.
- A genuine interest in developing a long-term career as a financial advisor.
Preferred
- Experience with eMoney financial planning software.
- Experience with Osaic's broker-dealer platform, systems, and operational procedures.
- Experience at a boutique wealth management firm, RIA, or broker-dealer-affiliated practice.
- Familiarity with account opening, account transfers, and investment account servicing.
- Experience preparing financial plans, retirement projections, and client presentations.
- Familiarity with CRM systems, Microsoft Office, and Excel.
- Experience with AI tools- ChatGPT or similar programs are acceptable.
Ideal Candidate
Our client is looking for someone who:
- Is passionate about comprehensive financial planning and helping clients.
- Wants to grow professionally and eventually become a financial advisor.
- Is analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with financial data.
- Has strong interpersonal skills and enjoys building relationships.
- Takes initiative, demonstrates accountability, and is eager to learn.
- Thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
- Values professionalism, integrity, and exceptional client service.
Career Growth Opportunity
This position is designed to develop into a financial advisor role within the firm. Initially, the successful candidate will focus on preparing financial plans, supporting senior advisors, assisting with client service and operational responsibilities, and learning the firm's financial planning processes.
As experience, technical proficiency, and client relationship skills develop, responsibilities will expand to include:
- Greater involvement in client meetings and financial plan presentations.
- Communicating recommendations and planning strategies directly to clients.
- Taking increasing ownership of client relationships and ongoing planning needs.
- Progressing toward a Financial Advisor position.
Our client is committed to providing mentorship, professional development, and opportunities for advancement to someone who wants to grow with the firm.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive compensation based on experience, qualifications, and licensing. Range is ($65k-$75k plus discretionary bonus)
Comprehensive benefits package, health insurance, retirement, etc.
