THE OPPORTUNITY
An Associate Financial Planner will serve as the client/lead advisor liaison. The AFP acts in a supporting role to the lead advisor who is primarily responsible for developing new business opportunities and creating financial plans with our clients. For a high-energy, professional and mature contributor, this is an excellent opportunity to prepare for potential advancement to a lead advisor.
Responsibilities:
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The AFP prepares client reports and maintains contact with clients to provide or obtain updated information. The AFP participates in client meetings but does not take the lead in an advising or decision-making capacity.
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Assists with setting up client accounts; reviewing and maintaining client transactions and activity; and executing client and firm tasks such as transferring assets, generating reports, and generally supporting financial planning and investment strategies. The AFP is also responsible for buying and selling securities as directed by the lead advisor.
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Communicate with clients, verbally and in writing
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Deliver superior client service—troubleshooting problems, organizing meetings; serving as liaison between advisor and client
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Manage client information—preparing client reports, submitting and following up on necessary paperwork, regularly updating CRM software (Redtail)
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Gather, organize and synthesize client data within a financial planning context
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Prepare:
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Client financial plans and presentations for review by advisor
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Agendas & reports for client meetings
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Meeting notes after client meetings
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Year-end tax projections for firm clients
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Support the sales & marketing processes as directed by advisor
Qualifications:
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1-3 years of experience in a financial planning environment
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Bachelor's degree minimum (CFP® designation completed or in-process highly preferred)
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Quick to learn new technology and comfortable with change and uncertainty in ambiguous situations
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Self-starter with desire to learn; must be organized, detail-oriented, accurate and able to multitask
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Team player, collaborative, able to work with and through others and a desire/ability to work successfully in a small company environment
THE GOOD STUFF
Benefits:
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LT Disability
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Health Insurance
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401K
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PTO
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Parental Leave
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Continuing Education Reimbursement