Paraplanner

Position Description:

Seeking full-time Paraplanner to step into instrumental role in fast-paced, high volume investment advisory and financial planning firm. The ideal candidate will be detailed-oriented, motivated and exemplifies excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data. This is a support non-sales role, working for an independent advisor franchisee with a financial advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial. The position will assist financial advisors in delivering exceptional service to clients by preparing comprehensive financial plans, conducting research all while ensuring compliance and industry regulations. This position is essential to the support and growth of our practice and client relationships.

Position Functions:

• Responsible for the construction of any insurance proposals for life, disability, or long-term care that is discovered from the financial planning process.
• Collaborate with advisors and staff to develop client’s financial plan to include goals, strategies, and data ensuring alignment with goals and objectives.
• Develop portfolio and product solution recommendations that will fit the client’s risk tolerance and time frame as well as develop appropriate product deliverables.
• Understand investment thesis and connect proper investments to client portfolios and time frames.
• Conduct thorough financial analysis with detailed reports summarizing findings and recommendations for clients.
• Accurately complete trades and money movements with Thompson-Reuters.
• Utilize CRM to follow work requests, track new business, and follow up on client requests and communications.
• Maintain accurate records of client interactions, documentation of notes and changes to ensure compliance and regulatory standards are met.
• Assist in managing client portfolios by monitoring investments and providing insights on market trends.
• Understand and process money movement request from clients and advisors.
• Stay up to date on industry development, financial concepts and best practices.
• As needed, assist with any over-flow of general office duties and client request.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance and/or 3-5 years of similar investment related experience is preferred.
• Strong candidates will already have or have had federal and state licenses and registrations for securities, including Series 7, Series 66/65, and State life, accident and health insurance licenses.
• Preferred experience with Salesforce/CRM, Thomson-Reuters (or other trading platform programs/tools), Morningstar Workstation, and Outlook.
• Experience in financial services industry is ideal with strong understanding of financial concepts, including but not limited to investment management, estate planning and asset management, and tax strategies.

Key Traits:

• Strong organizational and ability to multi-task
• Ability to work collaboratively and effective communication skills.
• Direct attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective and efficient time management
• Maintain confidentiality with strong ethical standard and professionalism.
• Diligent follow up on to do items, open issues, and checklists.

Pay/Benefits:

• Competitive pay with potential for bonus
• Medical Benefits (Health and Dental)
• Holiday, Sick and Vacation Pay
• IRA Retirement Plan
• Full-time Position in the office

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Financial planning services
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Compensation Package:

• Bonus opportunities

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Financial License; Series 7, 65, 66, or 63 (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Westminster, CO 80020 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $65,000