Paraplanner/Associate Advisor

Our company is a rapidly growing, independent wealth management and financial planning practice in San Diego, CA (Rancho Bernardo) that serves successful business owners, executives, and high net worth individuals. We take pride in delivering high quality service and professional coordination for our clients in a warm, welcoming, and positive environment.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Paraplanner/Associate Advisor to join our friendly and professional team and to grow with our firm. The Paraplanner/Associate Advisor plays a critical role, partnering with the Financial Advisor team to provide excellent service to each client and ensure that their financial, estate, and tax plans are implemented properly through coordination with a variety of financial and legal professionals. This position requires a self-motivated individual with critical-thinking skills, the ability to work under firm deadlines, collaborate and work in a team-driven environment and demonstrate excellent customer service skills.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience providing service to clients and advisors in a wealth management or financial services firm. We would like the candidate to possess the following:

Attributes and Qualities

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with an energetic and upbeat attitude
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong language skills, both verbal and written
• Independently motivated and persistent
• Passionate about client service and taking as much of the workload from the advisor as possible
• Deep critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Flexible in a changing environment with effective prioritization and time management skills
• Takes ownership and accountability with a strong work ethic
• Desire to learn new skills and grow
• Honest and Trustworthy  

The Paraplanner/Associate Advisor may be assigned a variety of tasks and special projects as needed, including but not limited to the following:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare client appointment agendas and propose action items for the servicing advisor’s review for the portfolio performance, financial plan update, and tax planning review meetings each year
• Attend client appointments, write up and assign to do items, and follow through on assignments to completion
• Send a summary of each appointment to the client listing the actions to be taken by our team and by the client at the end of each appointment
• Prepare financial plans from start to finish for new clients Keep the information in our technology systems up to date (Emoney, Orion, etc.)
• Answer phone calls and emails and route to appropriate team members as needed  

Skills Required

• Computer and systems competency with skills including: Researching and communicating using web applications
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, CRM, etc.
• Knowledge or willingness to learn industry standard applications such as XLR8/Salesforce, Laser App, DocuSign, Schwab, Emoney, Orion etc.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as needed
• Ability to provide outstanding service and relate well to people of all backgrounds
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent responsibilities, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and be accurate.  

Qualifications:

• College graduate
• 2-5 years+ of experience in wealth management, financial services or related experience
• Prior experience in a Registered Investment Advisor firm is a plus
• CFP®, or CPA and PFS, designations are preferred
• Current Series 65 licensing is a plus  

Salary range of $80-110K with comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, 401(k) and discretionary profit-sharing plans. Salary depends on experience and qualifications/certifications.

All final candidates must pass a background/credit check and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requires a fingerprint card to be filed in the event you are offered and accept employment. This position requires adherence to an extremely strict confidentiality policy.