Financial Planning Associate-St. Louis, MO
Company: Raymond James Financial Services
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
Description
Job 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 on-going
education.
Essential Duties and 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 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 the 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.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Fundamental investment concepts, practices and procedures used in
the securities industry
Economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial
markets, investments and insurance based products.
Concepts and regulations related to financial planning.
Company's working structure, policies, mission, strategies, and
compliance guidelines.
Effective verbal and written communication to deliver clear,
effective, and professional presentations.
Identifying the needs of customers through effective questioning
and listening techniques
Operating client relationship manager system and other required
software applications to produce financial plans, correspondence,
reports, electronic communication, spreadsheets, and databases.
Organizational and time management sufficient to prioritize
workload, handle multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
Detailed orientation to ensure quality standards are met without
impairing workflow.
Following-up to ensure resolution and completion of tasks.
Incorporate the financial needs and goals of a client into a
succinct, professional presentation outlining their options.
Read and interpret technical and legal documents, and apply the
information as appropriate.
Organize, manage and track multiple detailed tasks and assignments
with frequently changing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced
work environment with frequent interruptions and changing
priorities
Use oral and written communication skills sufficient enough to
interact effectively with and guide clients on various planning
options.
Continuously learn investment products, industry rules and
regulations, and financial planning.
Provide a high level of customer service in a calm, courteous and
professional manner.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all
levels of the organization.with clients.
Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team
environment.
Analyze daily activity reports for sales practice, suitability and
performance issues
Educational/Previous Experience Requirements:
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Licenses/Certifications:
SIE required provided that an exemption or grandfathering cannot be
applied.
Series 7.
Series 63, 65 and/or 66 as required by state.
Registered Paraplanner designation or the ability to obtain within
two (2) to five (5) years of hire.
Job: Administrative & Support Services
Primary Location: US-MO-Saint Louis-Saint Louis
Organization Northern
Schedule Full-time
Job Shift Day Job
Travel Yes, 5 % of the Time
Req ID: 2301120
Keywords: Raymond James Financial Services, St. Louis , Financial Planning Associate-St. Louis, MO, Accounting, Auditing , Saint Louis, Missouri
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