Paraplanner

Job Description

Job Description

Paraplanner

MidCoast Wealth Advisors | Merrillville, IN

We Believe There Is a Better Way.

Most firms view financial planning as a sales process.

We don't.

At MidCoast, we believe financial planning should be the foundation for every recommendation, strategy, and client relationship.

We're working to build something bigger than a successful advisory practice. We're working to restore our profession to what we believe it was always meant to be:

Serving, not selling.

We believe clients deserve clear financial advice in their best interests, not product recommendations driven by sales goals. Our responsibility is to leave people better than we found them through thoughtful advice, proactive guidance, and genuine care for their success.

About MidCoast

Our mission is simple:

Doing things to inspire a "Well Done" from our team, clients, and community.

We're a planning-first wealth management and tax planning firm that believes exceptional client outcomes come from thoughtful financial planning, strong relationships, proactive communication, and teamwork.

The Opportunity

We're looking for a Paraplanner who enjoys being the engine behind great financial planning relationships.

This role is ideal for someone who:

• Loves financial planning
• Enjoys analytical and technical work
• Wants to make a meaningful impact on clients
• Thrives behind the scenes supporting advisors
• Enjoys learning and continuous improvement
• Takes pride in helping great planning ideas become real-world outcomes

Unlike many paraplanning positions, you won't simply gather data and push paperwork.

You'll play an active role in helping uncover planning opportunities, coordinating client information, supporting advisor recommendations, and ensuring clients receive an exceptional planning experience from start to finish.

What You'll Do

Financial Planning Support

• Gather and organize client financial information
• Maintain financial planning software data
• Assist in retirement, investment, tax, estate, insurance, and cash flow analyses
• Prepare planning reports and recommendations
• Conduct financial planning research
• Assist advisors in identifying planning opportunities

Client Relationship Support

• Serve as a point of contact for planning-related client requests
• Help gather tax returns, account statements, insurance information, estate documents, and other planning data
• Support client follow-up and implementation activities
• Collaborate with advisors, operations professionals, and tax professionals to deliver a seamless client experience

Planning Excellence

• Review plans for accuracy and completeness
• Assist with retirement income planning analyses
• Help evaluate Roth conversion opportunities
• Identify tax-aware planning opportunities
• Improve planning workflows, systems, and processes

Professional Development

We invest heavily in growth and development.

Depending on your experience and career goals, opportunities may include:

• CFP® Education Support
• APMA® Designation
• Tax Planning Education
• Ed Slott IRA Planning Training
• Kitces Membership
• Advanced Planning Training
• Ongoing Mentorship and Coaching

We don't simply expect growth. We invest in it.

Who Thrives at MidCoast?

Technical skills matter, but character matters more.

Like Patrick Lencioni describes in The Ideal Team Player , our best team members are:

• Humble

They put the team's success above their own ego.

• Hungry

They have the drive to learn, improve, and get after it.

• Relationally Smart

They build trust naturally, communicate well, and genuinely care about people.

A Culture Advocate

We are obsessed with our culture and protect it dearly.

We're looking for someone who embodies our core values:

• Others First
  Serving leads to the greater good of our team, our clients, and our community.
• Build Trust
  Do what you say. No surprises. Treat it like it's your own. Follow through.
• Communicate Well
  Listen first, speak second. Say what you mean, mean what you say. If there's an issue, let's deal with it. Simplify the complexities.
• Be Hungry
  Get after it. Continuously improve. Make it better than you found it.

Qualifications

Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience in financial planning, paraplanning, wealth management, tax, accounting, banking, insurance, or a related profession
• CFP® interest strongly preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Coachable mindset and desire to learn

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Performance bonus opportunities
• 401(k) with company match
• Health insurance contribution
• Generous PTO
• Professional development support
• Collaborative team environment
• Planning-first culture
• Opportunity for long-term career growth

Why Join MidCoast?

We are not simply offering a job.

We are offering an opportunity to join a mission.

A mission to help restore our profession to what it was always meant to be: Serving, not selling.

An opportunity to become part of a planning-first firm that believes exceptional client outcomes come from thoughtful analysis, proactive advice, and strong teamwork.

An opportunity to leave people better than you found them and help clients make wise decisions that inspire a "Well Done."

If you love financial planning, enjoy solving problems, and want to make a meaningful impact on people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

\nCompany Description

MidCoast is a mission-driven firm intent on hearing "well done" from our team, clients, and community. We value the Golden Rule, professional growth, accountability, and genuine relationships. We have an Other's First mindset, a do-what-you-say culture, and value open communication. We're hungry to grow and get better each day. We work incredibly hard, but we love to have fun along the way!

Company Description

MidCoast is a mission-driven firm intent on hearing "well done" from our team, clients, and community. We value the Golden Rule, professional growth, accountability, and genuine relationships. We have an Other's First mindset, a do-what-you-say culture, and value open communication. We're hungry to grow and get better each day. We work incredibly hard, but we love to have fun along the way!