Financial Planning Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Financial Planning Associate

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Stone Arch Advisory Group is searching for a highly motivated and organized Financial Planning Associate to join their financial planning team. This is an entry-level position that provides critical technical and client planning support to our financial advisors, vital to our success in delivering exceptional financial guidance to our clients. You'll report to the CFO/Director of Financial Planning and work with an exceptional team of experienced CFP's.

Core Expectations Include (not limited to):

• Create, modify, and monitor comprehensive financial plans for clients/prospects
• Use the financial planning analysis to create/develop personal recommendations for clients/prospects, including, but not limited to:
  • Insurance (Life, Disability, Long-term Care)
  • Asset accumulation/distribution strategies
  • Asset allocation analysis
  • Tax planning strategies
• Host weekly case prep meetings with Advisors to prepare them on client meeting content for the week, while clearly communicate planning recommendations and reasoning to all parties
• Develop and understand life, disability, annuity, long-term care products available to clients through Northwestern Mutual and outside brokerage firms utilized by Stone Arch Advisory Group
• Prepare for client meetings by gathering financial information, analyzing data, and creating a concise agenda to ensure a productive meeting
• Support in maintaining the firm’s planning philosophies
• Maintaining a positive, professional, and team-focused attitude while working internally with team members and externally with clients

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and autonomy
• Demonstrate organizational skills, ability to multitask, and time management skills with the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in dealing with client matters
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and other proprietary financial planning software; along with embracing innovation and open to adopting AI-enabled tools and technologies
• Desire and capacity to further financial education and pursue credentials (ex. CFP, RICP)
• Minnesota Life, Accident & Health License (or ability to obtain within 90 days)
• FINRA SIE, Series 7 & 63 (or ability to obtain within 1 year)