Financial Planning Assistant

Position Summary

Have you had some experience in a Financial Planning firm? An internship or 1+ years and want to be a Financial Planning Assistant. If so my client would like to speak with you. In this role with my client you will primarily assist the financial advisor(s) in the Financial Planning workflow. This role provides client relationship support through managing, gathering, and analyzing client data, helping prepare preliminary financial plans and other client deliverables, working with clients to resolve issues and other ad hoc requests.

Basic Duties:

· Prepare financial plans – Data gathering, evaluation, organization, and input. Process handling of individual product solutions (run planning software and facilitate interaction with support groups).

· Communicate with clients regarding their financial situations and objectives.

· Prepare strategic documentation for client appointments.

· Interact with prospective clients through appointments and working sessions.

· Utilize Financial Planning software to gather, input, organize, and evaluate data (i.e., client financial statements and relevant documents), and prepare the following financial recommendations for the client:

o Summaries of the client’s goals and objectives, cash flow and balance sheet, and financial gaps.

o Summary of miscellaneous Financial Planning techniques the client should be aware of or consider.

o Calculations summarizing the client’s risk management needs, including disability and life insurance.

o Calculations summarizing the client’s liquidity and survivor’s income needs in the event of a premature death.

Requirements:

· Ability to understand Financial Planning concepts, recognize/read personal and corporate financial documents,

take direction, “brainstorm” with financial advisor, and facilitate interaction with outside resources.

· Strong analytical skills with background in computer systems, mathematics, economics, or finance preferred.

· Excellent listening, oral, and written communication skills, including presentation and interpersonal skills.

· Strong client-focus with ability to independently and proactively analyze and resolve customer service issues in a timely manner.

Experience:

· Four-year college degree in Finance, Accounting or Math.

· 1+ years experience working on financial plans, investment background (mutual funds, annuities) or life insurance concepts.

· FINRA Series 7, 63 and 65, or 66 a plus, or willingness to acquire them. The client will pay for examinations and credits.