Paraplanner

Job Title: Paraplanner / Jr. Advisor

Location:
Ellicott City, Maryland

Job Type:
Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly organized and analytical
Paraplanner
to support our financial planning team in delivering high-quality investment and insurance advice. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in developing customized financial plans, conducting detailed product research, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

This position requires
FINRA Series 65
licensure and a valid
Maryland Life, Accident, & Health Producer License
, as the role involves providing planning support that may include investment advisory and insurance product recommendations. This position will open the opportunity for you to develop into a senior advisor.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with financial advisors to prepare personalized financial plans for clients, including investment strategies, insurance analysis, and retirement planning
• Conduct research on investment products, insurance solutions, estate planning tools, and other financial strategies
• Create client reports and financial projections using planning software and modeling tools
• Prepare documentation and reports for client meetings, ensuring accuracy and clarity
• Maintain compliance with SEC and state insurance regulations
• Liaise with product providers, custodians, and insurance carriers to gather relevant data
• Update client information and financial records in CRM and planning systems
• Track follow-ups and ensure timely plan implementation and documentation

Qualifications:

• FINRA Series 65 license
  (REQUIRED)
• Maryland Life & Health Insurance Producer License
  (REQUIRED)
• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting, or a related field preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a paraplanning or financial planning support role
• Strong understanding of investment and insurance products, financial planning principles, and compliance requirements
• Proficient in financial planning software (e.g., eMoney, Riskalayze, Morningstar, or similar) and CRM systems
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to obtain your CFP designation within the first 3 years of your employment

Preferred Qualifications:

• CFP designation
• Experience working in a fee-based or fiduciary financial planning environment
• Familiarity with Maryland-specific insurance and financial regulations

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Professional development support and continuing education opportunities
• Collaborative and client-focused work environment
• Growing firm that just expanded its office with a new addition, including a golf simulator