Financial Planning Associate

Come join an incredible team of individuals dedicated to advancing the success of new and experienced financial advisors. The Financial Planning Associate role provides all aspects of sales support to Financial Advisors to ensure that their focus remains on achieving their goals.

The person we are looking for is highly detail oriented. We will provide training for this role. Recent college graduates encouraged to apply.

Specific responsibilities include:

Planning, Sales, and Service Support

Conduct weekly one-on-one meetings with Financial Advisors supported.

Participate in Development Team meetings to disseminate and gather information for the betterment of the Advisors and the office.

Prepare or collaborate with others, to develop consistent, high quality life stage appropriate plans for Financial Advisors subscribing to the Financial Planning unit.

Compile meeting kits which include all materials needed for the approach, close, delivery and client review.

Maintain compliant electronic client files.

Manage underwriting process which includes providing, or collaborating with others to provide:

o Pre-filling applications

o Pre-checking applications for completeness and accuracy

o Submitting applications

o Scheduling requirements and medical exams

o Monitoring of the Daily Status Report (DSR) and take action on cases needing attention

Process, or collaborate with others to open/fund investment accounts and investment service

requests such as funds disbursements, account transfers and trade correction requests.

Process, or collaborate with others to complete risk product (POS) service requests such as name and address changes, beneficiary changes, updates to Insurance Service Accounts to facilitate the collection of payments, etc.

Prepare and manage client communications.

Assist with training of new Associates on the team and in the field.

Other projects as assigned by Director of Financial Planning Services.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance and/or equivalent work experience.
• Commitment to professional development (e.g. licensing, registration, designations)
• Health and Life licensed or obtain licensing within 60 days of employment.
• Obtain Investment Licensing (SIE, Series 6, Series 63) within one year.
• Strong customer relationship and customer service skills.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to
• work well with others and on a Team.
• Strong in follow through, fact finding and multitasking.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and reliability with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.