Paraplanner

Lead-Advisor • Full-time • Massachusetts • $65k - $85k / year • 3w ago

We are looking for an experienced Paraplanner with a passion for financial planning and a proven track record of supporting senior advisors and small teams.

The successful candidate will have at least two years of hands-on experience in a similar role, preferably with a fee-only registered investment advisor. Strong analytical skills, unwavering attention to detail, and a solid understanding of financial planning concepts are essential for this role.

Financial Plan Development & Analysis

Develop and model financial plans, retirement projections, and conduct other analysis using financial planning software.
Prepare other forms of analysis for clients such as tax snapshots, estate flow charts, organize and input data into internal tracking tools for analysis, and develop other reports and presentations.
Proactively identify information gaps, collect and input data into internal systems and tools.

Meeting Preparation & Advisory Support

Drive the meeting preparation process by preparing detailed agendas, formatting client-facing deliverables, reviewing outstanding items, and so forth.
Support advisors with a variety of internal and client-facing action items such as 401(k) rollover calls, paperwork, ad hoc research and analysis, scheduling, and troubleshooting technical issues and custodial questions.
Conduct analysis of client investment portfolios using Black Diamond to ensure alignment with objectives.
Manage post-meeting workflows by summarizing advisor notes into the CRM, creating tasks and cases within the CRM, summarizing key decisions and action items, and initiating follow-up communication when necessary.
Process and manage cash management workflows, including verifying cash balances and processing cash requests, infrequent trading, independently tracking required minimum distributions (RMDs) for all clients, case management, and performing necessary verifications.
Liaise with custodians like Schwab to process paperwork, resolve escalated service issues, prepare and process paperwork when needed, and communicate with clients and other stakeholders to ensure seamless account administration and client servicing.

Client & Team Collaboration

Serve as a knowledgeable point of contact, communicating with clients and their professional advisors (e.g., CPAs, attorneys) as needed to facilitate document and information sharing.
Ensure data integrity by meticulously maintaining and updating client information across our CRM and other integrated systems.
Provide occasional backup support for the client service associate and other team members as needed.

Required Qualifications & Skills

A minimum of two (2) years of direct experience in a Paraplanner role within a financial advisory firm, preferably a registered investment advisor.
Active Series 65 (or Series 7 and 66) license(s) required.
Bachelor's degree, preferably in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business.
Demonstrated proficiency with financial planning software; strong overall technical skills.
Strong knowledge of financial planning principles, including retirement planning, investment management, insurance, tax planning, and estate planning.
Advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
Exceptional analytical and organizations skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex financial concepts into clear, concise language.
A proactive, self-motivated work ethic with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines both independently and in a team setting.

Preferred Qualifications

Progress towards or completion of the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) designation.
Experience with the following platforms/programs: Salesforce, FP Alpha, NaviPlan, Schwab Advisor Services, Black Diamond, NetDocuments, YCharts, DocuSign

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