Paraplanner

Step into an instrumental role. Help conduct the smooth operation of a small, fast-paced—and friendly—financial planning office. Work as an employee of an independent advisor franchisee with a team-based financial advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial. Assist in daily business operations.
The paraplanner will primarily assist financial advisor(s) and associate financial advisor(s) in the financial planning workflow with an emphasis on creating and delivering a unique client experience that defines and differentiates the practice. 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 financial plans and other client deliverables, working with clients directly to resolve issues and other practice management tasks as needed. Responds to ad hoc requests, leads projects, tasks, and other support for clients as assigned by financial advisor(s).

Responsibilities and time allocation

This position is full-time based on 40 hours/week.

Position functions

60% Financial Planning & Advice Preparation

• Prepare preliminary financial planning recommendations and initial product solutions for advisor to review and utilize in client meetings.

• Prepare presentations, charts, tables, and other visual aids to be used in meetings with clients.

• Develop robust portfolio/product solution recommendations that will fit the client’s risk tolerance and time frame as well as develop appropriate product deliverables

• Run illustrations and hypotheticals

• Conduct transactions on behalf of clients and as directed by financial advisor(s) and associate financial advisor(s)

• Work with home office to ensure accurate account setup and resolve issues

30% Client Support

• 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.

• Review and update client information as needed for client review meetings.

• Manage and resolve client service problems.

• Perform other allowable duties as assigned by the financial advisor(s).

10% Business management

• Participate proactively in business goal setting and results review meetings to help drive execution of business strategy.

• Lead projects as identified to further attainment of strategic priorities and results for the Practice.

• Actively assess and pursue opportunities for improvement, efficiency or workload management for yourself and the team, in line with long-term Practice goals.         

Responsibilities may change over time to meet the needs of the practice and can include other duties as assigned by the advisor(s).

Key traits of a successful candidate

• Commitment to and demonstration of Practice core values: Respect, Trust, Positivity & Clarity.

• Accuracy and diligence in completing assignments – high attention to detail with solution-orientation.

• Strong organizational, and time management skills.

• Polite and effective communication style with clients and staff members.

• Ability to connect tasks to outcomes, purpose, and bigger picture thinking.

• Internally motivated and comfortable with autonomy.

• Commitment to excellence and continuous improvement of self, processes and Practice as a whole.

• Ability to adhere to rules and regulations as stated and required by advisor and Ameriprise.

Education, experience and other designations

• College degree or higher

• 2+ years of similar experience. Experience within Ameriprise Financial a highly preferred advantage.

• Federal and state licenses and registrations for securities, including Series 7, Series 66, and State life, accident and health insurance licenses.

Our mission and values

At Paritae Financial Group, we aim to provide peace of mind through personalized holistic financial planning and investment strategies as trusted financial partners for life.

By developing a close relationship we get to know clients, their financial situation, goals, and dreams. We base our insights and personalized investment recommendations on helping clients to reach those goals. Our approach is grounded in delivering positive, solution-oriented advice that clients understand, t