Paraplanner

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This position is with an Ameriprise Financial Franchise owner.

Job Description

Step into an instrumental role. Help conduct the smooth operation of a fast-paced—and friendly—financial planning office. Work as an employee of an independent advisor franchisee with a financial advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial. Assist in daily business operations.

This position completes tasks which allow the advisor to focus more time and energy on client acquisition and deepening client relationships. The position supports the many different tasks for which the practice is responsible and ties directly to the overall business plan of the practice.

This role provides client relationship support through interacting directly with clients to ensure accurate account set up and through acting as a liaison to answer client questions. The role will also perform other practice management tasks relating to client service as needed. Responds to ad hoc requests, coordinates/tracks new business and/or manages account details and transactions.

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:

50%

Administrative / Product Solutions

• Work with the corporate office to ensure accurate account setup and resolve issues

• Answer questions and provide readily available information to clients, if requested and as allowable, as it relates to servicing their accounts

• Maintain files and records in accordance with the records retention policy

• Perform other allowable duties as assigned by the financial advisor(s) and associate financial advisor(s)

• Work in CRM and maintain dashboards and reports

• Provide insight and recommendations to effectively use key tools (MOD, Go Social, Advisor website, etc.) that help lead to results in practice

50%

Client Care / Business Management

• Greet clients upon arrival

• Maintain client management system

• Answer questions and provide readily available information to clients, if requested and as allowable, as it relates to servicing their accounts

• Review and update client information as needed for client review meetings. Attend and participate in client meetings if necessary.

• Manage and resolve client service problems

• Attend and participate in client meetings if necessary

• Document client contact/calls

Key Traits of a Successful Paraplanner:

• Direct attention to detail and organization

• Effective communication with clients and other advisors/staff

• Effective and efficient time management

• Polite and clear phone manner

• Ability to multi-task

• Ability to adhere to rules and regulations as stated and required by advisor, Ameriprise Financial

• Ability to support and provide guidance for compliance within the advisor’s practice

• Positive attitude and sincere willingness to constantly learn and grow

Education and Other Designations:

• College degree or higher

• 2+ years of similar experience

• Already have or be able to study for and pass exams for federal and state licenses and registrations for securities, including Series 7, Series 66, and State life, accident and health insurance licenses.

Full time

Ameriprise Financial is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, disability status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, speak to your recruiter to discuss how we can support you.