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Position Summary
The Financial Planner works in conjunction with our registered advisors to determine the financial goals of their clients; providing recommendations on products and services to best fit their needs. After conducting research, the Internal Financial Planner assesses strategies that can best help the advisor meet their client’s goals.
Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Analyze clients’ financial statuses (e.g. income, expenses and liabilities)
- Examine and suggest financial opportunities (e.g. insurance plans, investments)
- Develop sound plans and budgets for clients
- Customize financial plans according to clients’ changing needs
- Help clients implement their plans and carry out transactions
- Present and sell suitable financial products and services
- Find and approach prospective clients
- Build strong relationships to retain existing clients
- Maintain updated knowledge of regulations, practices and financial products
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
- Proficient in eMoney or MoneyGuidePro
- Proven experience as financial planner or similar role; experience in sales or customer service is an asset
- Ability to analyze financial information and comply with regulations
- Proficiency in MS Office and CRM systems
- Attention to detail and strong math skills
- Strong ethics, with a customer-oriented attitude
- Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to foster long-term relationships
- Valid professional license (e.g. Series 7 & 65)
- BS/BA in accounting, finance, business administration or relevant field; professional certification (e.g. CFP) is a plus
