Operations and Financial Planning Specialist

Ameriprise•Allentown, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Ameriprise Financial franchise owner is seeking an experienced Operations and Financial Planning Specialist to support a growing financial advisory practice. This in-office role supports client service, portfolio management, financial planning, and day-to-day business operations. The ideal candidate has financial services experience, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to providing excellent support to clients and advisors. The position is onsite and requires commuting to Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
At least 3 years of experience in the financial services industry.
Experience in a financial advisory, wealth management, investment management, retirement planning, or brokerage environment.
Working knowledge of investment products, portfolio construction, and client service processes.
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and Salesforce CRM.
Ability to work onsite and commute to Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Nice To Haves

FINRA Series 7 license.
Series 63 and/or Series 66 license.
Series 65 license.
Life, Accident & Health Insurance License.
Variable Contracts License.

Responsibilities

Prepare preliminary portfolio recommendations and investment solutions for advisor review.
Research portfolio and product recommendations aligned with clients’ goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.
Support portfolio implementation, account maintenance, and trading-related functions.
Assist advisors in preparing investment proposals and client presentations.
Help develop financial planning recommendations and deliverables.
Create reports, analyses, and supporting documentation for client meetings.
Ensure financial planning and investment recommendations are properly documented and maintained.
Coordinate follow-up activities after financial planning discussions and client reviews.
Communicate proactively with clients throughout the financial planning and investment management process.
Assist in resolving client service requests and issues in a timely, professional manner.
Gather, review, and update client information to keep account records accurate and current.
Prepare meeting materials, reports, and documentation for client review meetings.
Participate in client meetings as needed to provide operational, planning, or investment-related support.
Create charts, graphs, tables, and presentation materials for client meetings.
Generate portfolio summaries, performance reports, and investment analyses.
Maintain accurate data and documentation in the firm’s CRM and financial planning systems.
Develop client presentations using Microsoft Office applications.
Collaborate with advisors, associate advisors, and paraplanners to support daily business operations.
Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and help maintain compliance with firm policies and procedures.
Manage administrative and operational tasks related to client accounts.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.