- Ranks 111 on the FORTUNE 500 list
- One of the "World's Most Admired" life insurance companies (FORTUNE, 2020)
- One of the Top 10 U.S. Independent Broker-Dealers (Investment News, 2019)
- Responsible for ensuring that a complete and accurate plan is developed for every client aligned to Northwestern Mutuals planning philosophy and best practices.
- Analyze client financial goals, current situation, and portfolio. Develop appropriate recommendations to meet client needs, risk profile, time horizon and preferences. Identify gaps and opportunities within a prospects financial plan and prepare insurance illustrations and investment proposals accordingly.
- Solutions may include life, disability, long term care insurance; brokerage; annuity options; and supported advisory programs.
- Prepare Morningstar reports.
- Create Proposals and Investment Policy Statements for supported advisory programs.
- Gather information for advisor meetings with clients/prospects (e.g. prospectuses, annual reports, and marketing materials) and client reports.
- Promote, utilize, and reinforce planning culture aligned to Northwestern Mutuals planning philosophy and best practices.
- Consult advisor on the presentation of the plan, investment cases and successful client presentation.
- Gather and prepare all materials for client review meetings: updated plan, investment summary, consolidated investment reports, in-force illustrations, CCVs, etc.
- Assist advisor by providing information to answer client questions.
- Upon request, educate advisor on how to respond and address system generated alerts.
- As needed, provide education and guidance to advisor and staff to complete service requests.
- Understanding of portfolio construction and how an investor profile relates to investment solutions
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and reliability
- Orientation toward working independently, with a strong sense of ownership and follow-through
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment
- Demonstrated organizational and time management skills with ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
- Strong sense of professionalism and discretion required
- Bachelors Degree
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications Outlook, Word, Excel
- Florida Life & Health License or ability to obtain within 60 days
- SIE or ability to obtain within 6 months
- Series 6 or 7 or ability to obtain within 6 months
- Series 63 or ability to obtain within 6 months
- Prior Financial Services experience
- 2+ years financial operations experience
- Experience with Morningstar, NetX360 and/or CRM client management software a plus
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
- Financial services: 2 years (Preferred)
- Series 6 License (Preferred)
- Series 7 License (Preferred)
- Series 63 License (Preferred)
- Florida Health, Life and Annuities (FL 2-15) License? (Preferred)
- Sarasota, FL (Required)
- Sarasota, FL: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Financial Planning Associate - Sarasota, United States - Northwestern Mutual
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COMPANY OVERVIEW
Northwestern Mutual is among the top financial services companies in the industry, helping clients achieve financial security for over 160 years. Northwestern Mutual Greater Tampa Bay (NMGTB) is the local company that attracts, trains, and develops financial advisor talent for five district offices. NMGTB is governed by five core values: Commitment to Excellence, Serve Passionately, Humble Confidence, Courage and Fun. Our mission is to empower our advisors and clients to reach their dreams. This is an exciting time to be a part of our culture, and our firm is growing. If you align with our core values, we want you to grow with us.
We are proud to be part of the great Northwestern Mutual company. Our focus is on doing right by our clients, employees, and community. Northwestern Mutual enjoys premiere national recognition including:
Derek Ober, Financial Advisor and Certified Financial Planner, affiliated with Northwestern Mutual Greater Tampa Bay, is looking to add talent to his team. We are dedicated to passionately providing clients a personalized financial plan, empowering them to spend life living. As financial architects we team designs a blueprint for our clients financial success. This individualized approach provides clarity regarding the complexities of our clients unique financial situations; resulting in a combined sense of empowerment and comfort as they move through lifes journey. We focus is on supporting pre-retirees, retirees worried about asset distribution, and current/former high level corporate employees. We believe that our community and clients deserve a financially secure and bright future.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Financial Planning Associate plays an integral role on a Financial Advisors team by providing planning and integrated operations support to the Financial Advisors practice. The ideal candidate will have an active interest in the financial services industry and desire for professional growth. This role is critical to the success of the Financial Advisor and requires a high degree of organizational capability, strong communication skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Case Preparation
Planning Support
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BENEFITS
Benefits include subsidized health insurance, PTO, license/credential sponsorship and reimbursement.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Employment Structure: Full-time
Location: 2601 Cattlemen Road, Suite 201, Sarasota FL 34232
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $52, $60,000.00 per year
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Work Location: In person