Paraplanner

Summary of responsibilities

This position provides technical support to the advisor, including gathering client data and organizing and maintaining financial documents and data.

Principal responsibilities

· Review statements provided by clients

· Review client statements from National Financial Services (NFS) and Commonwealth Preferred Portfolio services ® (PPS)

· Input updated values into appropriate planning software

· Conduct monthly/quarterly /ad hoc client reporting

· Organize data

· Identify problem areas and summarize for advisor

· Conduct research

· Use broker/dealer forms and information from COMMunity Link ®

· Read trade journals, book, and other publications

· Calculate projections

· Maintain mutual fund, ETF, and stock recommended lists

· Maintain up-to-date information on model portfolio performance (e.g., through Morningstar®)

· Share in office administrative duties

· Manage office if other team members are out of office

· Ability to work remote

Service clients

· Maintain client cost basis information

· Rebalance client portfolios based on advisor’s criteria and using appropriate tools

· Respond to client questions and concerns if advisor is not available

· Create and distribute newsletters

· Schedule and plan client meting using CRM system

Required knowledge/ skills/ competencies

· BA or BS degree; completion of registered paraplanner (RP) program, a plus

· Prior enrollment or willingness to enroll in CFP® certification program within 1 year of hire

· FINRA series 7 and 63 securities registration a must

· 1 years of experience in the financial services industry; experience with NFS processes and forms a plus

· Good understanding of financial planning concepts and terminology

· Knowledge of mutual fund, stock, bond, insurance, and ETF products

· Knowledge of third-party asset management systems, including how they work, their benefits, and their drawbacks

· Exposure to estate planning issues

· Proficiency with computer programs, including Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel and PowerPoint), Morningstar® Advisor Workstation, Argus, Value Line, Broadridge Forefield Advisor, CRM, and Wealthscape

· Money Guide Pro Knowledge a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Compensation Package:

• Bonus opportunities

Ability to Commute:

• Creve Coeur, MO 63141 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $75,000