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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

Help conduct the operation of a financial advisory practice with an independent franchisee of Ameriprise Financial. Assist in daily business operations allowing the advisor to focus on client acquisition and deepening client relationships.

This role provides client relationship and general practice management support through gathering client data, preparing client deliverables and touch points, organizing client files, coordinating/tracking projects, organizing the logistics of client seminars, setting up new business, 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:

Administrative/business management

• Prepare correspondence for advisor signature
• Copy and follow-up with home office on related issues
• Coordinate marketing events
• Schedule, prepare agendas and forms, and conduct reminder and follow-up calls for client appointments
• Answer questions and provide readily available information to clients
• Manage the flow of wholesalers in the office. Submit and track invoices for payments
• Assist the others in the practice

Client care

• Greet clients upon arrival
• Set up and maintain client management system
• Write notes or letters to clients and administer client appreciation tasks
• Document client contact/calls

Key traits of a successful Planning Assistant:

• 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:

• High school degree or higher