Associate Financial Planner, Tax Channel

Cetera Financial Group•Dallas, TX

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Associate Financial Planner works directly with the Financial Planning Team and Financial Planning Consultants to deliver successful onboarding and ongoing service of CPA planning client relationships. The goal is to procure business by identifying prospects and partnering with our Planning Team to deliver a clear pathway for clients to achieve financial independence. Our primary location we are targeting is Dallas, TX. The Associate Financial Planner has a wide array of solutions to offer clients, a few would include: Various Tax-Smart Strategies, Financial Planning, Retirement Planning, and Insurance Options.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university.
Minimum of two years of related experience and/or training.
Experience with MS Excel and Word, and the internet, required.
A valid Driver’s License is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with a financial planning software program(s) preferred.
Preferred: CFP certification.
Preferred: Some knowledge or understanding of Accounting/ CPA Firm operations, Insurance licenses, including Life, Health, and Long-term Care in some states.
Completion of ongoing Continuing Education credits

Responsibilities

Build and maintain deep relationships and rapport with affiliate CPA firms.
Partner and influence affiliate CPAs to provide client leads for Investment Management, Life Insurance, Long-term Care Insurance, and other insurance as needed, and in Broker/Dealer business, including Retirement Plans, Annuities, etc.
Partner with Client Development Specialists who create plans for the CPAs to identify leads, and opportunities for existing clients and prospective clients.
Develop Investment Policy Statements with CPAs and clients, and determine client needs and appropriate solutions.
Coordinate paperwork with the support of the Financial Service Assistant to open new accounts.
Meet with clients and CPAs as needed to present proposed solutions, complete paperwork, and follow through on processes.
Provide reports to clients, CPAs, and CFG in a timely and accurate manner.
Develop profitable new business relationships through client reviews, with a focus on gathering assets under management and selling appropriate insurance products.
Initiate proactive calls daily, to prospects, and existing clients to initiate new business development and grow assets under management.
Provide analysis to company CPAs on investment, insurance, and annuity products as needed.
Provide effective communication of financial concepts to clients and make recommendations.
Maintain knowledge of industry developments and changes.
Conduct workshops for clients as prospecting and servicing tools.
Work toward continuous quality improvement.
Stay current with changing technology, including software and financial programs.
Uphold, support, and promote all company policies and procedures.