Financial Paraplanner

Financial Paraplanner

Location: Iowa City, IA

Salary Range: $70,000 - $90,000 commensurate with experience and licensure

*Moving bonus available for non-local applicants

About Us:

Our team of progressive financial service professionals have been delivering comprehensive financial planning and investment management to clients since 1984. We support a diverse group of clients in achieving their financial goals through retirement and beyond, taking a hands-on approach to investment management by developing and administering our own proprietary investment models.

As a small business, we offer a dynamic office environment where responsibilities can evolve, providing opportunities for learning, growth and professional development. If you are passionate about helping others and enjoy working in a collaborative team environment where accountability and authenticity are prioritized, we would love to hear from you.

Position Overview:

The Financial Paraplanner is responsible for supporting the lead Financial Advisor in client meetings (crafting financial plans, preparing agendas, documenting meeting notes, fulfilling service requests), and managing correspondence while promoting operational efficiency across the organization as a whole.

This is a client-facing support role in an office where all staff support and service a single book-of-business. There are no business development or sales requirements associated with this position.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in the financial service industry (insurance, wealth management, banking) a four-year degree in a related field of study.

Key Responsibilities:

• Triage and respond to client requests in a timely manner
• Craft financial plans, investment proposals and recommendations
• Utilize financial planning, investment research and reporting software
• Assist with client meeting preparation by generating agendas and forms in advance
• Lead client meetings independently once fully trained
• Document client interactions, identify and assign follow-up tasks as needed
• Collaborate with team members on various projects to achieve collective goals
• Adapt to changing roles and responsibilities as needed in a small business environment
• Go above and beyond to nurture client relationships

Ideal Candidates:

• Have a professional background in financial services or a related industry
• Are approachable and confident engaging with clients one-on-one
• Enjoy problem solving, anticipating obstacles, and planning ahead
• Are detail-oriented, organized, and reliable
• Take pride in delivering exceptional support to clients and colleagues
• Take ownership of tasks and see them through from beginning to end
• Have a proven track record making positive contributions to team environments

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate
• 3 - 5 years professional experience in any industry
• 1 - 3 years in a related industry OR a four-year degree in a related field of study

Related industry examples:

• Retail Banking, Insurance, Loan Processing
• Wealth Management, Financial Analysis, Relationship Management
• Retirement Plan Services, Pension/Benefit Administration
• Financial Reporting, Regulatory & Compliance, Corporate FinanceBookkeeping, Tax Preparation

Certifications desired (not required):

• SIE
• Series 7
• Series 66 (63/65)
• Life, Health and Long-Term Care Insurance licenses
• Certified Financial Planning (CFP)
• Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) Certifications

Why Join Us?

• 15 days of Paid Time-Off (PTO) + Sick and Parental Leave policies
• 15 paid Holidays per calendar year
• Health, Vision and Dental insurance
• Professional Development opportunities including travel to national conferences
• Paid training, licensing and exam fees for relevant certifications
• Annual giving to your selected non-profit organization each holiday season

Additional Information:

• This is a full-time, on-site position with remote work opportunities available to accommodate inclement weather or illness.
• COVID-19 vaccination is mandatory for this position, subject to accommodations for health or religious reasons.
• Background check, fingerprinting, and disclosure of personal financial history, including a credit check, are required by our home office/broker-dealer.
• Clean U-4 and U-5 history is required for individuals with financial service industry experience.

Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Financial planning services
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• professional (any industry): 3 years (Required)
• financial service: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Series 7 (Preferred)
• Securities Industry Essentials (Preferred)
• CFP (Preferred)
• ChFC (Preferred)

Work Location: In person