The Paraplanner role is responsible for directly supporting Investment Advisors in our effort to provide exceptional financial planning, investment management, and client service to our existing clients. The Paraplanner must meet both advisor and clients service expectations, while developing collaborative relationships with both Advisors and Clients of the firm.
Responsibilities & Activities
· Work directly with Advisors prior to client meetings to finalize meeting prep and research client service or planning issues
· Attend Client Meetings with Advisors as appropriate to further develop client relationship
· Work directly with Advisors post-review meeting to implement any action items and follow up research and/or communication regarding post meeting action steps
· Communicate directly with clients via phone and/or email.
· Work directly with Advisors to manage and facilitate Client Planning & Technology Tools
· Run and review tax analysis software for clients.
· Work directly with Advisors and Client Service Associates to facilitate prospect and new business development.
· Work directly with Advisors to help facilitate portfolio management and portfolio trading.
· Identify and communicate ways in which the client planning and/or investment management process can be improved for efficiency purposes.
· Initiate and participate in client projects and initiatives, with the always goal of improving processes and the client experience.
· Research financial planning and investment management topics, including necessary outreach to allied professionals, custodians, and professional vendors