Location: CA - Arcadia
The Huntington Group is an independent financial services practice of Thrivent Financial. We take a broad-based approach to helping our clients achieve multiple financial goals. The Huntington Group helps our clients analyze their current situation, develop in-depth financial programs, and help them implement an integrated financial strategy.
The Paraplanner position will come alongside our Lead Advisors to learn how to create financial plans and soak up firm-specific procedures and processes. This is a hybrid role, supporting the operations of the practice while offering advice to current clients. Key responsibilities include preparation of financial plans, investment research and analysis, and coordination of client service needs with team members.
Position Roles/Responsibilities/Accountabilities
Focus on fee-based planning from data entry to implementation with the client.
Develop financial plans and presenting to clients
Data entry into planning software and analysis using various planning software including Money Guide Pro, Holistiplan, Solution Studio, etc.
Participate in planning meetings and execute all action steps from start to finish including accepting trades, writing applications, gathering information for suitability, opening accounts, tracking transfers between custodians, and walking the client through underwriting processes as applicable.
This is not a business development role; however, there may be opportunities to bring in new clients when applicable.
Being available for client questions as applicable, especially when the lead advisor is not available
Maintain information in CRM (Salesforce) system
Supporting the rest of the operations team as needed and tracking process in Salesforce via Documentation, Tasks, Opportunities, etc.
Walk client and beneficiaries through life changes relating to death claims, legal matters, divorce, etc.
Offer advice as needed relating to client withdrawals, as it may pertain to tax implications, market conditions and/or fees
Accept and execute trade requests
Maintain current knowledge of financial industry and applicable legislature as to advise clients in a time sensitive manner
Maintain licensing as needed with state of residence as well as other states required to do business with the Huntington Group
Other responsibilities as assigned by the Lead Advisor
Job description provided by Thrivent.
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