Financial Planning Assistant

Ameriprise•Melville, NY

About The Position

The Financial Planning Assistant supports a fast-paced, collaborative financial advisory practice and contributes to the financial planning process and client experience. The role gathers and organizes client information, supports preliminary financial plans and recommendations, prepares client meeting materials, and assists with ongoing planning and practice management activities. The successful candidate is detail-oriented, organized, comfortable working with financial information, and committed to client service, confidentiality, and professional ethics. This position is employed by an independent Ameriprise Financial franchisee. Responsibilities may evolve with the needs of the practice, and the financial advisor may assign additional duties that are appropriate and allowable for the position. The role offers practical financial-planning experience, collaboration with experienced financial professionals, exposure to multiple areas of wealth management, and participation in a practice focused on personalized client guidance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate work.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative team.
Professional and courteous communication with clients and colleagues.
Willingness to learn financial planning concepts, systems, products, and industry requirements.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow established compliance procedures.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of experience in financial services, financial planning, wealth management, banking, insurance, or a related client-service environment.
Experience supporting financial advisors or working within a financial advisory practice.
Familiarity with financial planning software, customer relationship management systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
Knowledge of investment, retirement, insurance, tax, or estate planning concepts.
Existing securities or insurance licenses, or willingness and ability to study for applicable licenses and registrations based on the position’s responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Gather, organize, and review client financial information for completeness and accuracy.
Assist financial advisors with preparing preliminary financial plans and planning recommendations.
Prepare charts, graphs, tables, reports, and other materials for client review and implementation meetings.
Assist with developing preliminary portfolio and product recommendations aligned with client goals, time horizons, and risk tolerances.
Update client information and financial planning materials in preparation for periodic review meetings.
Track outstanding planning items, documents, and follow-up activities.
Participate in client meetings when appropriate and help document next steps.
Complete financial planning projects and research assignments at the direction of the financial advisor.
Provide clients with timely, professional, and courteous support.
Maintain accurate and current client information in practice systems.
Support preparation and delivery of client materials.
Coordinate and track ongoing projects, deadlines, and advisor requests.
Handle confidential client and business information with discretion.
Follow applicable legal, regulatory, company, and practice requirements.
Perform additional allowable responsibilities assigned by the financial advisor based on practice needs.