Join a Prestigious Financial Planning Firm as a Client Operations Associate & Future Financial Planner
Summary: We’re seeking a detail-driven, organized, and proactive professional to support the firm’s lead financial planner in day-to-day operations, client service, and financial planning. This role is ideal for someone who is both systems-oriented and client-focused, capable of juggling administrative, paraplanning, and project management responsibilities—and who aspires to grow into a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) role in the future.
Responsibilities:
Strategic & Operational Support
- Translate high-level planning concepts into repeatable workflows
- Assist in the execution of key projects: tech integrations, onboarding improvements, service updates
- Build and refine templates, workflows, and internal processes
Administrative & Client Service Support
- Act as first point of contact for client communications and scheduling
- Prepare and process account paperwork, service requests, and follow-ups
- Maintain CRM records and ensure timely completion of action items
Paraplanning & Planning Support
- Assist with data gathering, fact finding, and basic financial plan preparation
- Help monitor client plans and follow-through on recommendations
- Support planning meetings by taking notes and preparing reports or deliverables
Career Development & Learning
- Gain exposure to client planning processes and tools with mentorship from lead advisor
- Pursue coursework and support toward CFP® certification (encouraged and supported)
- Build long-term career path toward becoming a lead financial planner
Ideal Profile (or instinctive style):
- Creates and enforces structure
- Simplifies and summarizes information
- Avoids unnecessary risk and improvisation
- Comfortable turning abstract ideas into practical tools or workflows
Preferred Experience:
- 1–3 years in financial services, paraplanning, or administrative support
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills—client interaction experience a plus
- Proven ability to manage systems, timelines, and priorities
- Familiarity with financial planning software (e.g., eMoney, MoneyGuidePro, Advyzon), CRMs, and Microsoft Office
- Interest in pursuing Financial Paraplanner Qualified Professional (FPQP) and Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) certification and long-term career in planning
Are you ready to elevate your career in the financial services industry? Do you thrive in a client-focused environment and aspire to grow into a leadership role? Join our team where excellence, innovation, and client satisfaction are at the heart of what we do.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Compensation Package:
- Bonus opportunities
- Profit sharing
- Yearly bonus
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- How has your past experience prepared you to support financial advisors and planners in a high-pressure environment?
- Why are you interested in working at a financial planning firm, and what excites you about this role?
- Where do you see yourself in 3-5 years, and how does this position align with your career goals?
- Have you worked at your last two positions for at least 2 years?
- You must be within a 20 minute commute of our office?
- Are you interested in getting a job or having a career? Why?
Work Location: In person
