Financial Planning Assistant

Job Description

Uhler Vertich White Advisors is a highly successful, comprehensive financial planning practice. Our Financial Planning Assistant plays the critical role in analyzing and communicating information from and for our clients and is the manager of our client's overall experience. This position requires significant knowledge of our industry, superb critical thinking skills, an ability to effectively manage multiple projects and the wisdom to manage oneself and work well with others.

Responsibilities & Activities:

• Prepare documentation for client meetings including review and organization of financial data supplied by client; communicate this effectively to others on the team for client meetings
• Create and update financial plans and investment policy statements; monitor progress through delivery, review, and execution of documents
• Review client meeting documents and planning notes and prepare agendas for financial advisors
• Independently create follow-up letters to clients after review meetings
• Work with our Client Service Associates and verify accuracy of prepared reports and task completion.
• Perform duties of, be back up for, Client Service Associates when they are unavailable
• Develop, maintain, and supervise office procedures
• Prepare documentation for estate planning meetings with attorneys
• Review and manage client estate planning documents
• Research tax, trust, and estate regulations as needed
• Research cost basis as needed and update client accounts
• Prepare roadmaps, net worth statements and retirement analysis spreadsheets
• Provide occasional computer and systems support
• Provide back-up support for trade execution when needed
• Periodic special projects as needed

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

Requires: Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite

• • Ability to quickly adapt to proprietary computer systems and applications
  • Significant experience in processing securities typically gained by working for a brokerage firm, trust company, financial planner or bank
  • Exceptional communication skills
  • Exceptional attention to accuracy and detail
  • Ability to prioritize work
  • Ability to work under pressure occasionally created by time constraints

• Preferred:
  • Familiarity with tax, trust, and estate planning
  • 7 & 66 licenses

Uhler Vertich White Advisors 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.

Education

Bachelor's: Finance

Work Experience

General Experience - 13 months to 3 years

Certifications

Securities Industry Essentials Exam (SIE) - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)

Travel

Less than 25%

Workstyle

Resident

At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's 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.

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