Financial Planning Assistant
Raymond James Financial, Inc.
**Job Description**
Uhler Vertich White Advisors is a highly successful, comprehensive financial planning practice. Our Financial Planning Assistant plays the critical role in analyzing and communicating information from and for our clients and is the **manager** of our client’s overall experience. This position requires significant knowledge of our industry, superb critical thinking skills, an ability to effectively manage multiple projects and the wisdom to manage oneself and work well with others.
**Responsibilities & Activities:**
+ Prepare documentation for client meetings including review and organization of financial data supplied by client; communicate this effectively to others on the team for client meetings
+ Create and update financial plans and investment policy statements; monitor progress through delivery, review, and execution of documents
+ Review client meeting documents and planning notes and prepare agendas for financial advisors
+ Independently create follow-up letters to clients after review meetings
+ Work with our Client Service Associates and verify accuracy of prepared reports and task completion.
+ Perform duties of, be back up for, Client Service Associates when they are unavailable
+ Develop, maintain, and supervise office procedures
+ Prepare documentation for estate planning meetings with attorneys
+ Review and manage client estate planning documents
+ Research tax, trust, and estate regulations as needed
+ Research cost basis as needed and update client accounts
+ Prepare roadmaps, net worth statements and retirement analysis spreadsheets
+ Provide occasional computer and systems support
+ Provide back-up support for trade execution when needed
+ Periodic special projects as needed
**Knowledge, Skills & Abilities** :
+ Requires:
+ Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite
+ Ability to quickly adapt to proprietary computer systems and applications
+ Significant experience in processing securities typically gained by working for a brokerage firm, trust company, financial planner or bank
+ Exceptional communication skills
+ Exceptional attention to accuracy and detail
+ Ability to prioritize work
+ Ability to work under pressure occasionally created by time constraints
+ Preferred:
+ Familiarity with tax, trust, and estate planning
+ 7 & 66 licenses
_Uhler Vertich White Advisors and its employees are_ **_independent contractors with respect to Raymond James_** _; not employees of Raymond James. The term “Raymond James” includes, but is not limited to Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. (“RJFS”) and Raymond James Financial Services Advisors. Inc. (“RJFSA”) as affiliates._
**Education**
Bachelor’s: Finance
**Work Experience**
General Experience - 13 months to 3 years
**Certifications**
Securities Industry Essentials Exam (SIE) - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
**Travel**
Less than 25%
**Workstyle**
Resident
At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view.
We expect our associates at all levels to:
• Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
• Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
• Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
• Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
• Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm
At Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.
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