Job Information
Thrivent Financial Paraplanner in Geneva, Illinois
Summary
The Paraplanner position will come alongside our Lead Advisor’s to learn how to create financial plans and soak up firm-specific procedures and processes. Key responsibilities include preparation of financial plans, investment research and analysis, and coordination of client service needs with team members. This position is employed by Sage Path Financial Consultants.
Example work week schedule is Mon/Wed/Thursday 9 am to 5 p.m., Tuesdays 10 am to 7 p.m. and Fridays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Compensation is $35-55,000 annually dependent upon experience and licensure held.
Job Description
Responsibilities
Enter client information into various systems
Prepare and update financial plans and presentation material for client meetings
Sit in on client planning meetings
Enter information into financial planning software and prepare draft financial plans
Deepen existing client relationships through processing of client requests, resolving client questions, and making sure client information and documentation are up to date
Research and respond to client inquiries
Gather and maintain customer suitability information
Assist in generating performance reports
Maintain information in CRM (Salesforce) system
Identify and offer recommendations on how to optimize workflows
Develop & manage Financial Planning pipeline & process
Provide themed education for planning clients
Manage & meet all financial planning compliance requirements
Other responsibilities as assigned by the Lead Advisor
Qualifications
Securities (7/66, or 7/63 & 65) and Life, Health, and Annuity registration required
Degree in Financial Planning, Finance, Accounting or Economics preferred
Demonstrated customer service orientation/experience, 2+ years preferred
Extremely strong organizational skills
Strong writing skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Technical computer aptitude and knowledge of business tools (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Salesforce) or ability to learn
Ability to handle multiple tasks and maintain a high quality of work while experiencing frequent interruptions
Ability to maintain integrity of sensitive/confidential information
Competencies
Planning/Organizing
Customer Focus
Communication
Interpersonal Skills
Teamwork and Collaboration
Adaptability/Flexibility
External/Internal Dependencies
Must be able to work with all roles of the Sage Path Financial Consultants
Must be able to represent the organization in work with external clients
Must be able to cultivate and maintain relationships with outside organizations
As part of Sage Path Financial Consultants recruiting/hiring/contracting process, a verification of a candidate's background will be made to complete the process. Fingerprints will be required as part of FINRA registration process for submission to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for review against nationwide fingerprint records.
All persons with securities registrations are subject to TIMI’s Outside Securities Accounts Policy which requires all outside brokerage accounts to be maintained at one of the firms designated by TIMI.
At Thrivent, we believe money is a tool, not a goal. Driven by a higher purpose at our core, we are committed to providing financial advice, investments, insurance, banking and generosity programs to help people make the most of all they’ve been given. At our heart, we are a membership-owned fraternal organization, as well as a holistic financial services organization, dedicated to serving the unique needs of our customers. We focus on their goals and priorities, guiding them toward financial choices that will help them live the life they want today—and tomorrow.
For over 100 years, Thrivent has been helping people build their financial futures and live more generous lives. Today, it’s a Fortune 500 company that offers a full range of expert financial solutions, serving more than 2 million customers, as well as the communities in which they live and work.
Thrivent fosters a diverse workforce to serve our diverse clientele, reflecting a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. If you’re intrigued about our work and the possibility of becoming part of it, we invite you to visit Thrivent.com to learn more. You won’t just build a career; you’ll be part of an organization focused on growing, innovating, and serving.