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Kestra Financial Financial Planner Associate - Summiteer Financial in Austin, Texas
We are an experienced financial services team looking for an in-person team member to join us.
The Financial Planner Associate position is a client service position who reports to the Financial Professional and is critical to leveraging the FinPro’s time. This position utilizes excellent customer service and problem-solving skills to confidently provide information to clients and team members in a timely, efficient, and professional manner.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Assist in client meeting preparation and follow-up including assembling requisite paperwork, proposals, report generation, appointment scheduling and post-meeting documentation
Research investment and insurance products and pricing; prepare proposals and applications for annuity, life insurance, long term care insurance and disability insurance
Maintain CRM database; Manage Client and Prospective Client Workflow and coordinate follow-up with Advisors
Assist in preparation of consolidated investment performance reporting.
Assist in financial planning strategies within EMoney software: collaborate with the Advisors by collecting client financial data, creating Net Worth statements, inputting data into software, and ensuring accuracy and timeliness for all submitted work; Works proactively, consistently seeking out new opportunities to assist advisors in planning more effectively, maximizing data, defining best practices and identifying high-impact activities; Compiling all required data from current or prospective clients (assets, liabilities, insurance policies, estate documents, tax returns, etc.)
Manage client needs regarding processing, service, and problem resolution in a timely and accurate manner while ensuring documentation and record keeping adheres to compliance standards
Successfully partner with Broker Dealer for new account establishment, account maintenance, and compliance
Deepen client relationships and establish credibility and rapport both in-person and via phone to enhance customers’ financial relationships
Manage multiple and competing priorities daily in pursuit of business objectives
Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities
Advanced computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point)
Experience with financial planning/reporting software preferred
Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing
Strong time management and organizational skills; able to work independently and effectively manage multiple tasks at once
Ability to build relationships with clients and internal partners and influence others without direct control
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field preferred
The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience in the financial services industry allowing for a good understanding of broker/dealer operations and financial services products, including but not limited to: annuities, insurance and managed accounts
Previous experience in the independent financial services culture preferred
Certificates, Licenses, Registration
Series 7 and 65/66 preferred (or ability to obtain)
CFP preferred (or willingness to obtain)
Compensation
Compensation is determined by qualifications, experience, the external market, and specific performance requirement
Salary is generally reviewed annually or if responsibilities and/or job requirements change.
Compensation for this position is a base salary and bonus income. Salary increases are not guaranteed.