Wealth Associate

Position Overview

The Wealth Associate Paraplanner plays a key role in supporting advisors, enhancing the client experience, preparing comprehensive financial planning materials, and identifying growth opportunities within the firm’s existing client base. This position requires strong technical knowledge, regulatory awareness, financial planning expertise, and the ability to independently handle complex service and planning matters while proactively supporting business development initiatives.

To be successful in this position you must be able to serve as the firm’s Money Guide Pro (current planning software package) subject matter expert and independently create and maintain accurate retirement/financial planning documents. Additionally, you will need to be able to work independently with firm clients to review their accounts/planning post implementation and assist advisors in modifying client strategies when appropriate.

Key Responsibilities

• Support advisors in preparing, implementing and reviewing client recommendations in a compliant and well-documented manner.
• Assist with gathering, organizing, and maintaining documentation necessary to support financial planning recommendations and client transactions.
• Assist advisors with preparation and follow up for client meetings, reviews, and planning discussions.
• Coordinate follow-up items and ensure recommendations and action items are properly documented and tracked.
• Assist advisors in identifying new sales and planning opportunities within the existing book of business.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support firm-wide operational excellence and regulatory alignment
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Active Iowa Insurance License (Life and Health & Accident).
• Active securities registration (SIE and Series 7) or ability to obtain within 9 months.
• Experience in financial planning, wealth management, client service, or a related financial services environment.
• Strong understanding of financial planning concepts, retirement planning, investments, insurance, and wealth management.
• Experience with MoneyGuidePro or comparable financial planning software preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills; ability to work independently.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain a high level of accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with advisors, clients and internal team members.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential client information with professionalism and discretion.

Join us as a Wealth Associate if you’re passionate about helping clients achieve their financial goals through expert advice, innovative solutions, and unwavering integrity. We’re committed to supporting your professional growth while fostering a vibrant work environment that values your expertise in finance, compliance, and client service.

Pay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person