Prepares financial plans for review and implementation, participates in client meetings, and works on follow-ups for clients.
- Supports senior team members by creating financial plans and helping prepare materials needed for client meetings and follow-ups
- Develops expertise in financial planning and familiarity with developing financial plans for clients Analytical Support
- Attends client meetings and takes extensive notes
- Analyzes client information and prepares reports and presentations
- Enters information into financial planning software and prepares draft plans, with help from an Associate Advisor or Service Advisor
- Researches products and product pricing and contacts carriers for information
- Answers basic questions for clients or fields client calls to appropriate colleagues
- Assists with client requests for transfers of funds in and out of accounts
- Enters or updates cost basis information
- Fills out necessary forms for opening or maintaining accounts
- Interfaces with the broker-dealer or custodian to obtain information or account data and conveys service requests
- Maintains information in the CRM system
- Sets up and retrieves reports in the portfolio management system
- Assists in generating performance reports
SKILLS:
- General financial planning and basic financial analysis
- Teamwork and time management
- Specialties and niches within financial planning such as investments, budgeting, taxes, risk management or estate planning
- Technology solutions, especially the firm’s financial planning software
- Firm-specific planning and service processes
- Accuracy and efficiency in creating financial plans
- Ability to collaborate with team members
- Communication skills with peers and managers