What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Financial Advisor position at E3 Financial Planning?
Summary of Responsibilities
The Associate Advisor is responsible for supporting the lead advisor and their clients by coordinating the meeting preparation and facilitating post-meeting communication and workflows. This advisor will work closely with the lead advisor to deliver and implement the financial plan and will ensure the client executes the recommendations within the plan. Responsible for working with a select group of the firm’s clients, including answering all client incoming requests, preparing for and conducting client investment and financial planning meetings, and researching new products to meet client goals. This individual works closely with the lead advisor and other staff members to ensure that client requests are answered and executed in the appropriate time frame.
Principal Responsibilities
- Provide excellent service to the firm’s clients
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Field calls and conduct review meetings for the group of clients you are working with as well as meeting preparation for all firm review meetings
- Meet with clients to review paperwork; ensure that all required forms are completed accurately.
- Generate reports, such as position statements, for meetings with clients.
- Conduct research on investment and insurance products
- Knowledge and communication of financial planning concepts and terminology with ability to expand and grow in this area
- Place trades through Commonwealth trading platform.
- Assist with workflow needs in office :
- Maintain updated client contact records using CRM software.
- Follow up on outstanding transactions
- Maintain up-to-date and organized client files, including copies of all signed applications and forms, according to Commonwealth’s compliance requirements.
- Maintain appropriate turnaround time on incoming items (e.g., 24 hours for checks).
Required knowledge / skills / competencies