Financial Planning Associate

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Financial Planning Associate will play an integral role on the Artistry Wealth team by providing integrated planning and operations support to the advisory practice. The ideal candidate has an active interest in the financial services industry and desire for professional growth. This role is critical to the success of the firm’s practice and requires a high degree of organizational capability, strong communication skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Case Preparation

• Responsible for ensuring a complete and accurate plan is developed for every client aligned to the firm’s planning philosophy and best practices.
• Gather data needed to update existing client plans and/or create new plans for potential clients.
• In partnership with team Financial Advisors, analyze client financial goals, current situation, and portfolio and develop appropriate recommendations to meet client needs, risk profile, time horizon and preferences.
• Create Proposals and Investment Policy Statements for supported advisory programs.
• Gather information for Advisor meetings with clients/prospects (e.g. prospectuses, annual reports, and marketing materials) and client reports.
• Consult Advisors on the presentation of the plan, investment cases and successful client presentation.
• Identify gaps and opportunities within a prospect’s financial plan and prepare insurance illustrations and investment proposals accordingly.
• Planning solutions may include brokerage, annuity options, supported advisory programs, and/or life, disability, long term care insurance
• Prepare Morningstar/YCharts reports.

Planning Support

• Gather and prepare all materials for client review meetings: updated plan, investment summary, consolidated investment reports, in-force illustrations, CCVs, etc.
• Assist Advisor by providing information to adequately answer client questions.
• Provide guidance to Advisor and staff on how to complete service requests, as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of prior financial planning and/or investment management experience
• Series 6 and/or 7, 63 license(s)
• Experience with EnvestNet, NetX360, Pershing and/or CRM Client Management software a plus

IDEAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Attention to detail: Thoroughness in managing client accounts and ensuring accuracy in all tasks
• Problem Solver: Strong critical thinking skills; confident executing on tasks with limited oversight
• Adaptive: Able to effectively task switch between client service and Advisor support
• Personable: Capable of connecting authentically with clients and colleagues
• Collaborative: Works well within a team environment, providing support and assistance as needed
• Growth Minded: Wants longevity with a growing industry team

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Competitive salary plus bonus and a full range of benefits including health, dental, vision, 401k with match, short and long-term disability, license/credential reimbursement and more