Financial Paraplanner

Position Overview: 

Ascend Financial Group is a team of financial planners providing a first-class experience to high-net-worth individuals, business owners, families, and individuals. We are looking to expand our team through professional, bright, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and passionate individuals in a Paraplanner role. Paraplanners are responsible for supporting our team as we address key areas of financial planning for our clients: retirement and estate planning, education funding, income tax planning, investment analysis, and cash flow analysis. This role provides a great opportunity to grow in a very fulfilling career with an elite financial planning practice and to learn from top advisors. 

Paraplanner Role: 

• Review and analyze documents, tax returns, statements, etc.  
• Interact with clients to assist with their servicing needs related to their planning  
• Prepare financial projections and manage client websites through eMoney 
• Prepare presentations for clients/prospect meetings 
• Direct communication with industry professionals (e.g. CPAs, Attorneys, Bankers) 
• Participate in client meetings, actively engaging in discussions and capturing key points through thorough note-taking 

Characteristics: 

• Effective oral and written communication skills to successfully interact with prospects, clients, and other financial professionals 
• Highly developed level of discretion and sound judgment 
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work within deadlines 
• Ability to work effectively with and add value to a goal-oriented team 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance and/or similar experience in field 
• 1 year of experience in the Finance, Accounting, or Investing Professions 
• 1 year of financial planning experience 
• Experience utilizing financial planning software (eMoney, MoneyGuide Pro, etc.) to analyze situations and build financial plans 
• Base understanding of the industry, financial concepts, product and market knowledge, and investment management 
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook 
• Ability to read and analyze financial documents and spreadsheets 

Qualifications Preferred: 

• Prior advising experience 
• Series 7 (or 6) and 66 (or 63 and 65) as well as Life, Accident and Health Licenses preferred  
• Designations (CFP, ChFC, CLU, etc.) 

Salary range (50k-75k) is based on experience, credentials and licenses. This full-time opportunity offers a fast-paced work environment, a long-term career path, a full benefits package, and a fundamental role in the growth of our team.