Financial Planning Associate

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Assist with account opening transfers and maintenance
• Support advisors with research data entry and plan implementation
• Maintain CRM records and ensure compliance
• PartnerwithFinancialAdvisortoreviewclientscurrentportfoliodesignunderstandclient goals enter client data and conduct financialanalysis.
• Evaluateoverallindividualandemployer-basedretirementneedsresearchesvarious options and recommends planningalternatives.
• Performdetaileddocumentreviews;analyzesclientinformationandsituationsacrossthe financial planning spectrum to developplan
• Researchinformationasnecessaryonacase-by-casebasis
• Prepare files for meetings with existing and newclients
• Preparescoordinatesandfollowsthroughonanyneededcommunicationwithnewor existingclients
• Respond to client questions by telephone email and occasional personalvisits.
• Conductresearchasneededrelatedtobasicincometaxquestions estate planningandotherlegalissues- requestingguidancewhenappropriate.
• May participate in clientpresentations.
• May open transfer and close customer accounts and maintain appropriate accountrecords.
• May obtain and verify the clients purchase and sale instructions enter orders and follow up on completion oftransactions.
• Ensure firm and regulatory policies are followed within compliancestandards
• Perform other duties and responsibilities asassigned.

Proficiency in:

• CRM software
• Microsoft Suite
• Financial Planning software
• Financial markets

Education/Experience Requirements

• Bachelors degree in a related field and three years experience in the financial services industry with an emphasis onfinancial retirement and estate planning field or in marketing these services

or

• An equivalent combination of experience education and/or training as approved by Human Resources

Licenses

• SIE required provided that an exemption or grandfatheringcannot beapplied
• Series7
• Series 63 65 and/or66 as required by state or ability to obtain within sixmonths

Additional Information:

• This position is 100% onsite in Bend OR

Mainspring Wealth Advisors LLC and its employees are independent contractors with respect to Raymond James not employees of Raymond James. The term Raymond James includes but is not limited to Raymond James Financial Services Inc. (RJFS) and Raymond James Financial Services Advisors. Inc. (RJFSA) as affiliates.

PLEASE NOTE: The benefits link and benefits description below do not apply to this job posting because the hiring entity is a RJFS independent branch and all RJFS associates at this branch are independent contractors with respect to Raymond James. If you are offered a position by this RJFS branch employment and benefits will solely be offered by the branch and not by Raymond James.

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The total compensation for this position includes base salary or wages and may include components such as additional compensation (cash or equity) discretionary bonuses or commissions. This position is eligible for a benefits package that may include medical dental and vision; life insurance; critical illness insurance and accident insurance; disability benefits; retirement savings; paid time off (including vacation holidays and sick leave); and parental leave. Eligibility for benefits and specific offerings may vary based on position and employment status. To view more details of the benefits offered visit .

At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop Collaborate Decide Deliver Improve) to deliver on the firms core values of client-first integrity independence and a conservative long-term view.

We expect our associates at all levels to:
Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
Make prompt pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm

At Raymond James as part of our people-first culture we honor value and respect the uniqueness experiences and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic selves our organization clients and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.