Financial Planning Assistant
Guardian Credit Union is seeking a Financial Planning Assistant to join our team. The Financial Planning Assistant provides administrative, operational, and client service support to the Financial Advisor by coordinating meetings, preparing financial planning materials, processing account transactions, maintaining client records, and ensuring accurate documentation. This role serves as a key point of contact for clients, helping deliver an exceptional service experience while supporting compliance with company and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
- Communicate professionally and effectively with clients, advisors, internal departments, and partners.
- Demonstrate initiative, accountability, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Utilize available resources, systems, and training materials to resolve issues and answer questions.
- Learn new systems, products, and processes quickly and adapt to changing priorities.
- Manage multiple tasks, deadlines, client requests, and systems while maintaining accuracy and organization.
- Exercise sound judgment, follow through on responsibilities, and proactively address issues or delays.
Client Service & Communication
- Respond to client inquiries regarding accounts, documentation, and administrative requests.
- Assist clients with online account access and account-related resources.
- Resolve service issues, communicate processing timelines, and set clear expectations.
- Provide phone support, maintain client records, and support referral opportunities.
Financial Planning & Meeting Support
- Prepare for client reviews and financial planning meetings by gathering and organizing account records, financial data, and supporting documentation.
- Compile financial planning information and reports for advisor review.
- Prepare agendas, meeting materials, summaries, and follow-up items.
- Participate in client meetings when appropriate.
Account Administration & Transaction Processing
- Review, prepare, and process account documentation in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
- Process client transactions, including contributions, distributions, and ACH activity.
- Monitor paperwork, transactions, deposits, account alerts, and activity through completion.
- Assist with issue resolution and quarterly account statement reviews.
Scheduling & Coordination
- Manage the financial advisor's calendar and schedule client and partner meetings.
- Coordinate meeting logistics, preparation, documentation, and follow-up activities.
Records & Administrative Support
- Maintain organized client files, records, and tracking systems.
- Retrieve documents and records as needed.
- Provide administrative support to the Financial Planning Department.
Compliance & Procedures
- Adhere to all company, regulatory, and LPL Financial policies and procedures.
- Maintain accurate, complete, and compliant documentation.
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Additional Info
Job Type : Full-Time
Education Level : High School
Experience Level : Entry Level
Job Function : Finance, Customer Service