Financial Planning Consultant

Raymond James•St. Louis, MO

About The Position

Job Description Summary Job Description Responsibilities Partners with Financial Advisor to review clients’ current portfolio design, understand client goals, enter client data, and conduct financial analysis. Evaluates overall individual and employer-based retirement needs, researches various options, and recommends planning alternatives. Researches and provides recommendations related to risk management concerns, including insurance. Designs and recommends a tailored financial analysis or comprehensive financial plan for clients and prospects that meets their short and long-term financial needs and goals. Prepares presentations that clearly communicate the recommendations and alternatives related to the client’s financial analysis and comprehensive plan design. Performs detailed document reviews; analyzes client information and situations across the financial planning spectrum to develop plan Researches information as necessary on a case-by-case basis and writes customized financial plan observations and recommendations for each client case Prepares files for meetings with existing and new clients Prepares, coordinates and follows through on any needed communication with new or existing clients Continuously monitors clients’ financial situations with detail and accuracy, with the ability to the look at their overall financial picture Responds to client questions by telephone, email and occasional personal visits. Educates client on the functions of various securities markets and the principal factors that affect them. Provides guidance on estate planning options and techniques. Responds to and directs education funding questions including 529 savings plans. Assists with guidance on small business planning. Conducts research as needed related to assigned client cases, including but not limited to basic income tax questions and other legal issues requesting guidance when appropriate. May participate in client presentations. May open, transfer, and close customer accounts and maintain appropriate account records. May obtain and verify the client’s purchase and sale instructions, enter orders, and follow up on completion of transactions. Ensures firm and regulatory policies are followed within compliance standards Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view. We expect our associates at all levels to: • Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same • Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes • Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind • Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter • Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm At Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs. #LI-AC1 Raymond James is a diversified financial services company providing wealth management, capital markets, asset management, banking and other services to individuals, corporations and municipalities. Founded in 1962 in St. Petersburg, Florida, rather than on Wall Street, we have always embraced being a different kind of financial services firm. Today, Raymond James has locations and subsidiaries across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Germany, and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol RJF. Thanks for your interest in working with Raymond James. While we might not have the perfect role for you today, we'd love to keep in touch. Join our Talent Network to stay up to date on career opportunities that may be a good fit for you. Our business is deeply focused on people and their financial well-being. We're committed to helping individuals, corporations and institutions achieve their goals, while also supporting successful professionals and helping our communities prosper. We believe doing well and doing good aren't mutually exclusive. As an established but ever-evolving company, you can start – or continue – growing your career here. We invest in you with wide-ranging benefits and the support of leaders and colleagues who care. From development opportunities and enriching networking groups to prioritizing diversity, inclusion and the power of different perspectives, Raymond James is where good people grow. Our people-first culture is outlined in our Culture Blueprint. Check it out to see why many choose to work at Raymond James – and why they stay.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and three years’ experience in the financial services industry with an emphasis on financial, retirement and estate planning field or in marketing these services ~or~ An equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training as approved by Human Resources
SIE required provided that an exemption or grandfathering cannot be applied
Series 7
Series 63, 65 and/or 66 as required by state or ability to obtain within six months
Bachelor’s: Accounting
Bachelor’s: Business Administration
Bachelor’s: Finance
High School (HS) (Required)
General Experience - 13 months to 3 years
s66 - Uniform Combined State Law Examination - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
s7 - General Securities Representative Examination - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
Securities Industry Essentials Exam (SIE) - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)

Responsibilities

Partners with Financial Advisor to review clients’ current portfolio design, understand client goals, enter client data, and conduct financial analysis.
Evaluates overall individual and employer-based retirement needs, researches various options, and recommends planning alternatives.
Researches and provides recommendations related to risk management concerns, including insurance.
Designs and recommends a tailored financial analysis or comprehensive financial plan for clients and prospects that meets their short and long-term financial needs and goals.
Prepares presentations that clearly communicate the recommendations and alternatives related to the client’s financial analysis and comprehensive plan design.
Performs detailed document reviews; analyzes client information and situations across the financial planning spectrum to develop plan
Researches information as necessary on a case-by-case basis and writes customized financial plan observations and recommendations for each client case
Prepares files for meetings with existing and new clients
Prepares, coordinates and follows through on any needed communication with new or existing clients
Continuously monitors clients’ financial situations with detail and accuracy, with the ability to the look at their overall financial picture
Responds to client questions by telephone, email and occasional personal visits.
Educates client on the functions of various securities markets and the principal factors that affect them.
Provides guidance on estate planning options and techniques.
Responds to and directs education funding questions including 529 savings plans.
Assists with guidance on small business planning.
Conducts research as needed related to assigned client cases, including but not limited to basic income tax questions and other legal issues requesting guidance when appropriate.
May participate in client presentations.
May open, transfer, and close customer accounts and maintain appropriate account records.
May obtain and verify the client’s purchase and sale instructions, enter orders, and follow up on completion of transactions.
Ensures firm and regulatory policies are followed within compliance standards
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.