• Paraplanner/Support Advisor

    Kestra Financial (Sewickley, PA)


    The Support Advisor reports to the Lead Advisor and is responsible for providing technical support for the Lead Advisor. Responsibilities include: data gathering, modeling, case design, scenario building, and plan and presentation development.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    + Support Lead Advisor with analysis, client service, and technical assistance

    + Learn the technical aspects of the Advisor position and prepare to service clients independently

    + Manage data and plans in financial planning software

    + Responsible for client meeting preparation and follow-up including assembling requisite paperwork, account reviews, report generation and meeting documentation

    + Analyze asset allocation and generation rebalancing trades

    + Research investment managers, services, products and pricing

    + Understand and leverage the resources available at the Broker Dealer to the fullest extent

    + Commitment to culture requires a demonstration of professionalism, accountability, customer/client focus, and teamwork

    + Develop Centers of Influences such as community involvement, CPA’s and attorneys, etc.

    + Other duties as assigned

     

    Supervisory Responsibilities: None

     

    Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

     

    + Expert computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point) are essential

    + Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing

    + Strong time management and organizational skills; able to work independently and effectively manage multiple tasks at once

    + Ability to quickly mater tools of the industry – financial planning software, analytical tools and broker/dealer or custodian systems

    Education and/or Experience

    + Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related field

    + The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in the financial services industry allowing for a strong understanding of broker/dealer operations and financial services products, including but not limited to: equities, bonds, options, mutual funds, annuities, insurance, and managed accounts

    + Previous experience in the independent financial services culture preferred

    Certificates, Licenses, Registration

    + Series 7 and 63 required

    + Series 65/66 preferred (or ability to obtain)

    + CFP or CIMA preferred