Financial Planning Paraplanner

Paraplanner

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, conscientious, and dedicated, with strong client service skills. This role requires someone who can take direction yet also work independently, problem-solve, and take ownership of projects. The work environment is steady-paced, collaborative, and enjoyable.

About the Client

Our client is a boutique wealth management firm that has been in business since 2007. They specialize in retirement planning, investment management, and business planning for high-net-worth clients and business owners.

As an independent investment firm, they offer unique investment options, including Alternative Investments, Private Real Estate portfolios, and access to world-class Institutional Managers.

Role & responsibilities

• Prepare financial plans and recommendations for financial planning clients
• Participate in the investment research process and be part of the Investment Committee Team
• Prepare for client meetings and reviews, including the preparation of reports, proposals and financial illustrations.
• Take thorough notes during new client meetings
• Use financial planning software to enter client data, create scenarios and reports
• Complete client assumptions, asset recommendations and plan recommendation documents
• Maintain effective working relationships with clients by assisting with their requests and account actions to completion
• Maintain client records, CRM database, and compliance files
• Request quotes for insurance
• Interface with team members, custodians, and insurance companies
• Track weekly results and turn into manager
• Create and update processes and procedures weekly

Other assignments, as needed

Preferred candidate profile

• 3 years experience in the paraplanner role
• Bachelor's degree (Financial Planning or Finance preferred)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and with Adobe Acrobat
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work independently while embracing team collaboration
• Highly organized
• Displays exemplary professional communication skills, verbal and written
• Must be professional, courteous, and dependable
• Excellent client service skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once with consistent follow-through Commitment to provide high-quality work both to internal and external partners
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Minimum 3 professional references required
• Process driven and results oriented
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment

Software Used

• Redtail
• Pershing
• TD Ameritrade VeoOne
• Adhesion
• eMoney
• Nitrogen (Riskalyze)
• Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, teams)
• Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Forms)
• RoboForm
• Guru

Precise FP