Associate Financial Planner

Prudent Financial Planning, a growing financial planning firm for young professionals, is seeking an Associate Financial Planner to assist us in our mission of helping clients achieve their financial goals. This is your chance to play a key role in the future success of our growing organization! If you have a relentless, burning desire to succeed as a financial planner and share our vision, then we would love to hear from you!

Impact, Purpose & Outcomes

The Associate Advisors’ top priority is supporting the Senior Financial Planner, along with the financial planning and investment processes, to ultimately ensure clients achieve their goals. The end result is fulfilled and engaged clients that have gained clarity, confidence, and peace of mind. With financial planning responsibility for the firm’s small to mid-size clients, the Associate Financial Planner has the opportunity to build an excellent business under the leadership and reputation of Prudent Financial Planning. The next priority is to advance in the role and learn the competencies necessary to become a lead advisor/relationship manager, developing business. Success in these areas will result in:

*Authentic, long-lasting relationships with clients.
*Educated and informed clients who feel confidence and peace of mind.
*Consistent, accurate and timely execution of client service, materials, analysis and plans needed to help clients achieve their goals.
*Client retention of 90% or better.
*Expansion of financial planning and investment expertise and knowledge.

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Financial Planner position contributes to the firm’s growth by ensuring exceptional service for both existing clients and prospects. This role demonstrates competency in investment and planning practices to develop financial plans and partner with team members to address the specific needs and service issues of clients, as well as acting as relationship manager for clients below $500k in AUM.

Supporting the Financial Planning & Investment Processes

*Coordinate financial plan development, including initial financial plan data entry, and working with financial advisor to develop recommendations.
*Create semi-annual executive summaries of net worth, estate distribution, insurance, income tax, cash flow projections, and investments.
*Monitor client financial plan and advise on changes that are necessary.
*Manages clients’ individual financial planning in Right Capital (RC) to maintain current information.
*Assists clients in aggregating their accounts into the RC system.

• Enters client information into RC and generates financial plans. Demonstrates the RC software to potential clients.
  *Prepares and mails introduction packages with an engagement letter, document request, and financial plan questionnaire.
  *Adhere to all compliance/risk procedures, follow corporate and industry protocols, and protect the interest of the client and the firm at all times.

Preparing for and Attending Client Meetings

*Support financial advisor with client services, including preparation of well-polished documentation and presentation materials for semi-annual meetings.
*Support preparation for client meetings, including preparing agendas and client meeting materials.
*Attend and participate in meetings with prospects, new and existing clients.
*Record meeting notes on topics covered, changes in client’s needs, and action items.
*Summarize meetings and schedule action items in Wealthbox contact management software.
*Complete all action items utilizing firm processes and procedures.

Act as Relationship Manager and Deliver Exceptional Client Services:

*Work in conjunction with the lead financial planner to deliver services to clients.
*Work with lead financial planner and team to ensure all actions, activities and workflows for clients are tracked and completed.
*Lead initiatives focused on value-add content delivered to clients such as content marketing.
*Communicate and follow up regularly with clients about changes to their accounts.
*Develop strong relationships and rapport with clients.

Experience, Skills and Core Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree. Minimum of one year of financial planning, wealth management, or public accounting experience. Ideally, two to three years of experience in a financial planning firm. CFP highly desirable. Financial services experience required; ideally in B/D or RIA environment. Completion of CFP® coursework and intention to obtain CFP® designation within 2 years. Competency in investment and financial planning with proficient technical capabilities. Advanced level computer skills: thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office imperative, familiarity with RC software preferred. Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. A passion to help clients achieve their goals. Exhibits a strong desire to develop personal and professional skills, together with knowledge and understanding of investment philosophies and planning practices. Strong analytical, organizational, presentation, and computer skills Excellent verbal and written communications.

What you can expect:

Prudent Financial Planning is not your typical financial services office environment. We offer a flexible working environment in a beautiful and professional office location. This is your chance to play a key role in the path your career takes and in the continued success of our company. Our culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and focused on improving our client’s lives.

For the right person, this is an amazing job. As a firm that focuses on being all things to fewer clients, we have a smaller than industry average number of clients/households. We are a team of 2 currently and looking to expand. If you are looking for a long-term opportunity with an attractive compensation package, and a somewhat flexible schedule, please send me an email runiningdad123@gmail.com with your resume and a cover letter with an explanation of what makes you the best rockstar we could hire.

Benefits:

● Professional Growth & Development

● Opportunities for Advancement

● Flex Fridays