Financial Planning Consultant

Job Description Summary Under limited supervision uses specialized knowledge and skills obtained through experience, specialized training or certification to serve as a resource to Financial Advisors and their clients regarding overall financial planning issues which may include portfolio design, income tax consulting, retirement planning, qualified retirement plans, risk management, estate planning, education funding, and small business planning. Continuously gains knowledge of the financial industry and markets through ongoing education. Responsibilities Partners with Financial Advisor to review clients’ current portfolio design, understand client goals, enter client data, and conduct financial analysis. Evaluates overall individual and employer-based retirement needs, researches various options, and recommends planning alternatives. Researches and provides recommendations related to risk management concerns, including insurance. Designs and recommends a tailored financial analysis or comprehensive financial plan for clients and prospects that meets their short‑term and long‑term financial needs and goals. Prepares presentations that clearly communicate the recommendations and alternatives related to the client’s financial analysis and comprehensive plan design. Performs detailed document reviews; analyzes client information and situations across the financial planning spectrum to develop plan. Researches information as necessary on a case‑by‑case basis and writes customized financial plan observations and recommendations for each client case. Prepares files for meetings with existing and new clients. Prepares, coordinates and follows through on any needed communication with new or existing clients. Continuously monitors clients’ financial situations with detail and accuracy, with the ability to look at their overall financial picture. Responds to client questions by telephone, email and occasional personal visits. Educates client on the functions of various securities markets and the principal factors that affect them. Provides guidance on estate planning options and techniques. Responds to and directs education funding questions including 529 savings plans. Assists with guidance on small business planning. Conducts research as needed related to assigned client cases, including but not limited to basic income tax questions and other legal issues requesting guidance when appropriate. May participate in client presentations. May open, transfer, and close customer accounts and maintain appropriate account records. May obtain and verify the client’s purchase and sale instructions, enter orders, and follow up on completion of transactions. Ensures firm and regulatory policies are followed within compliance standards. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Education and Experience Requirements Bachelor’s degree in a related field and three years’ experience in the financial services industry with an emphasis on financial, retirement and estate planning or in marketing these services. Equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training as approved by Human Resources. Licenses SIE required provided that an exemption or grandfathering cannot be applied. Series 7. Series 63, 65 and/or 66 as required by state or to obtain within six months. Certifications S66 – Uniform Combined State Law Examination – FINRA. S7 – General Securities Representative Examination – FINRA. Securities Industry Essentials Exam (SIE) – FINRA. Education Bachelor’s: Accounting, Bachelor’s: Business Administration, Bachelor’s: Finance. Work Experience General Experience - 13 months to 3 years. Travel Less than 25%. Workstyle Resident. Equal Opportunity Statement The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr Raymond James