Career opportunities

Help conduct the operation of a financial advisory practice with an independent franchisee of Ameriprise Financial. Assist the financial advisor(s) in managing office work flow and business operations. Consistently follow high standards of business and professional ethics and legal and regulatory requirements.

Manage the day-to-day activities of staff including: conducting weekly touch points, delivering annual performance reviews and hiring new staff. Take the lead to manage practice financials, coordinate/track projects, organize client seminars and other practice management functions essential to a small business.

Responsibilities and time allocation will change over time to meet the needs of the practice and can include other duties as assigned by the advisor.

Position functions:

Business management

• Maintain practice financials, budget and manage office expenses
• Manage equipment and facilities including equipment maintenance, cleaning service contracts, and ordering office related items
• Review procedures and implement quality improvements and efficiencies
• Supervise administrative staff and manage team interactions
• Delegate work and provide feedback to other support staff
• Own the recruiting process for hiring new staff into the practice
• Train, support and be a technical resource for other staff in the practice

Client care

• Communicate with clients to set up meetings or appointments
• Set up and maintain client management system
• Maintain files and records
• Write letters to clients and administer client appreciation

Key Traits of a Successful Office Manager:

• Effective communication with clients, advisors and staff
• Efficient time management, attention to detail, organization, and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to adhere to rules and regulations as required by advisor and Ameriprise Financial
• Ability to support and provide guidance for compliance
• Positive attitude and sincere willingness to continually learn and grow

Education and Other Designations:

• College degree or higher
• Experience in managing a small office environment

Help conduct the operation of a financial advisory practice with an independent franchisee of Ameriprise Financial. The paraplanner will assist financial advisor(s) in the financial planning workflow. This position will follow the high standards of business and professional ethics and legal and regulatory requirements.

Provide client relationship support through managing, gathering and analyzing client data, helping prepare financial plans and client deliverables, working with clients to resolve issues, coordinating/tracking projects, organizing client seminars and performing other business management tasks as needed.

Responsibilities and time allocation will change over time to meet the needs of the practice and can include other duties as assigned by the advisor.

Position functions:

Financial planning and advice/product solutions

• Prepare financial planning recommendations and product solutions for advisor review and use
• Prepare charts, graphs and other visual aids to be used with clients
• Develop portfolio/robust product solution recommendations based on client needs and develop product deliverables

Client care/business management

• Maintain client contact during the financial planning process
• Answer questions and provide information to clients as it relates to servicing their accounts
• Review and update client information for review meetings and attend and participate in client meetings as necessary
• Manage and resolve client service problems

Key traits of a successful Paraplanner:

• Effective communication with clients, advisors and staff
• Efficient time management, attention to detail, organization, and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to adhere to rules and regulations as required by advisor and Ameriprise Financial
• Ability to support and provide guidance for compliance
• Positive attitude and sincere willingness to continually learn and grow

Education and other designations:

• College degree or higher
• 2+ years of related experience
• Have or be able to obtain licenses and registrations for securities, including: Series 7, Series 66, and State life, accident and health insurance licenses