Essential Duties and
Responsibilities:
- Communicate with clients by answering basic questions, assisting with account access, and explaining reports or statements in a clear and professional manner.
- Support client service activities, including preparing paperwork, coordinating money movement requests, and processing account maintenance tasks.
- Provide overflow support to Client Service Associates during client onboarding, ensuring account documentation is complete, accurate, and timely.
- Coordinate scheduling for client meetings (both onsite and virtual) and manage related logistics.
- Prepare meeting agendas, assemble supporting materials, and ensure advisors are fully equipped for client discussions.
- Participate in client meetings by taking detailed notes, capturing action items, and assisting with follow-up deliverables.
- Gather and organize client financial data-including assets, liabilities, income, and expenses-to support advisor analysis.
- Enter client information into financial planning software and prepare initial plan drafts under the direction of licensed advisors.
- Assist in developing financial projections and "what-if" planning scenarios for advisor review.
- Research portfolio holdings, performance, fees, and asset allocation using firm-approved tools and resources.
- Prepare reports and summaries of research findings to support advisor recommendations.
Required Education and Experience:
- Completed Bachelor's degree in Finance, Financial Planning or related field preferred or completion within 6 months of hire.
- Internship experience within a financial planning or wealth management organization.
- Commitment to pursuing the Series 65 license within a defined timeframe after hire.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Interest in pursuing the CFP designation as part of long-term professional development. Skills:
- Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality, professional client experience through clear communication, responsiveness, and follow-through.
- Familiarity with financial planning concepts and planning/investment software (e.g., eMoney, Holistiplan, Nitrogen or similar tools; formal training will be provided.
- Foundational knowledge of the wealth management process, including account types, investment vehicles, and core planning strategies, with a strong interest in deepening expertise.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to balance academic commitments and professional responsibilities when applicable.
- Detail-oriented with solid analytical and problem-solving skills to support data gathering, plan development, and portfolio research.
- Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to summarize findings for senior advisors.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and ability to quickly learn new systems and processes.
- Collaborative mindset with enthusiasm for learning and contributing as part of an advisor team.
- Commitment to professional growth and eventual progression into a client-facing advisor role. #LI-MK1 We welcome your interest in being a part of our firm.
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