Financial Planning Associate

Alexandria, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 40000 - 50000

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Financial Planning Associate specializes in client service and supporting the financial advisors as they focus on building client relationships. This role works directly with the Director of Investments & Planning to support the financial planning practices of Mike Christopherson and Ben Dahl. The primary responsibilities of the associate are focused on investment paperwork creating comprehensive financial plans running investment reports and creating investment recommendations in alignment with the our planning philosophy and client-specific goals.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Prepare complete and submit investment paperwork with a high degree of accuracy

Onboard investment accounts from start to finish providing a high level of service to clients; this includes frequent communication and maintaining a positive experience for clients
Prepare comprehensive financial plans using client-specific recommendations and pre-set templates
Monitor Items for Attention and run various investment reports to maximize client service
Multitask to work with a variety of investment accounts at one time

Work with network office NMIS and fund families to resolve client account issues

Prepare asset allocations analysis and investment analysis reports
Implement and uphold compliance best practices by preparing annual reviews reallocating and rebalancing accounts implementing recommendations and performing account maintenance as necessary
Perform analysis of clients investment portfolios making recommendations with regard to fund selection investment amount risk tolerance and time horizon

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree (Finance Business or related field) or equivalent work experience
Minnesota State insurance license or ability to obtain within 90 days
Series 7 and Series 63 license or ability to obtain within the first year of employment

Strong attention to detail

Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to work closely with team members and clients to ensure timely delivery of proposals and implementation
Strong customer focus and excellent listening skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks at once

Proficient in MS Office (Excel Word PowerPoint)

Desire to further education and credentials

Please contact to learn more.

Required Experience:

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Prepare complete and submit investment paperwork with a high degree of accuracy

Onboard investment accounts from start to finish providing a high level of service to clients; this includes frequent communication and maintaining a positive experience for clients
Prepare comprehensive financial plans using client-specific recommendations and pre-set templates
Monitor Items for Attention and run various investment reports to maximize client service
Multitask to work with a variety of investment accounts at one time

Work with network office NMIS and fund families to resolve client account issues

Prepare asset allocations analysis and investment analysis reports
Implement and uphold compliance best practices by preparing annual reviews reallocating and rebalancing accounts implementing recommendations and performing account maintenance as necessary
Perform analysis of clients investment portfolios making recommendations with regard to fund selection investment amount risk tolerance and time horizon

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree (Finance Business or related field) or equivalent work experience
Minnesota State insurance license or ability to obtain within 90 days
Series 7 and Series 63 license or ability to obtain within the first year of employment

Strong attention to detail

Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to work closely with team members and clients to ensure timely delivery of proposals and implementation
Strong customer focus and excellent listening skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks at once