Planning Assistant Job in Cincinnati, Ohio US
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Position Description:
Step into an instrumental role. Help conduct the smooth operation of a fast-paced and friendly financial planning office. Assist in daily business operations.This position completes tasks which allow the advisor to focus more time and energy on client acquisition and deepening client relationships.The planning assistant supports the many different tasks for which the practice is responsible and ties directly to the overall business plan ofthe practice. This position allows the advisor the assurance he/she needs to know that his/her practice is being maintained and supportedwithin Ameriprise Financial guidelines.
This role provides client relationship and general practice management support through gathering client data, helping prepare other clientdeliverables and touch points such as greeting cards, organizing client files, setting up new business and performing other businessmanagement tasks as needed. Responds to ad hoc requests, coordinates/tracks projects and/or manages business-as-usual projects such as organizing the logistics of a client seminar.
Responsibilities and Time Allocation - Will change over time to meet the needs of the practice and can include other duties as assigned by theadvisor.
Position Functions:
80% Administrative / Business Management
- Prepare correspondence for advisor signature
- Copy and follow-up with home office on related issues
- Coordinate marketing events for the practice
- Schedule client appointments and prepare agendas and forms for appointments
- Conduct client appointment reminder calls and check-in calls on follow up items
- Manage the flow of wholesalers in the office. Submit/track any invoices for agreed upon payments
- Assist the paraplanner(s), associate financial advisor(s) and advisor(s)
- Perform other allowable duties as assigned by the financial advisor(s)
20% Client Care
- Set up and maintain client management system
- Write notes or letters to clients on personal letterhead of administrative nature only and administer client appreciation tasks
- Document client contact/calls
Key Traits of a Successful Planning Assistant:
- Direct attention to detail and organization
- Effective communication with clients and other advisors/staff
- Effective and efficient time management
- Polite and clear phone manner
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to adhere to rules and regulations as stated and required by advisor, Ameriprise Financial and FINRA
- Ability to support and provide guidance for compliance within the advisor's practice
- Positive attitude and sincere willingness to constantly learn and grow
Preferable Education and Other Designations
- College degree or higher
- 2+ years of similar experience
- Already have Series 7, Series 66, and State life, accident and health insurance licenses