Financial Planning Associate

Description of company and role:

Good Redden Klosler is a fully integrated team of professional experts with extensive knowledge in accounting, advisory and wealth management services. We take pride in offering our owner-manager entrepreneurial clients comprehensive financial solutions tailored to their unique needs. It all begins with a personalized financial plan. Then, utilizing our wide array of in-house services, including investment and insurance solutions, we ensure our clients' financial goals are met with precision and care.

We are looking for a Financial Planning Associate to join our Wealth Management team. The Financial Planning Associate’s primary responsibility will be to support our Certified Financial Planners® as they service their existing clientele, as well as new clients as we continue to grow. This involves working as a team, managing client relationships, ensuring effective communication throughout the financial planning and implementation process in support of our clients' financial goals.

We collaborate closely with our in-house accountants, which leads to superior outcomes for our clients. It's worth noting that this career opportunity may hold significant appeal for individuals currently working in the accounting field.

We thrive as a team at GRK, ensuring that every client meeting benefits from the expertise of our very unique integrated model, which brings together a client’s accountant, financial planner and portfolio manager. This collaborative approach is crucial and adds immense value to our services. Learn more at www.tricert.ca

The Financial Planning Associate will be based on-site at our Simcoe office and will occasionally attend our Tillsonburg office and client locations periodically. For further insights into our firm and the services we offer, please visit our website http://www.goodcas.com/

The successful candidate for this career will:

• Have a minimum of 3 years’ experience providing clients with financial advice
• Demonstrate a professional presence appropriate for a CPA and financial planning firm
• Possess a natural ability to build rapport and connect with clients, peers and centres of influence in a confident, trustworthy manner
• Thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment and value mutual support and shared success
• Earn recognition and trust from Lead CFPs through reliability, competence, and professionalism
• Uphold exceptionally high ethical standards, integrity, and discretion in all client and firm matters
• Have a positive attitude, internal drive, lots of energy and an entrepreneurial spirit
• Have a desire to help entrepreneurial families plan for their personal future as well as the future of their business, with the ability to think critically and evaluate available data to help clients meet their goals
• Have a desire to be ingrained in the business and grow in their role toward a Certified Financial Planner® as part of a longer-term transition/succession
• Hold a QAFP, CFP, CIM or CPA designation, or be working toward obtaining one or more
• Hold the LLQP license or be willing to obtain it
• Have excellent technology skills, including experience working with multiple software platforms simultaneously, with proficiency in financial planning software (Conquest) and CRM systems (Salesforce) considered an asset
• Have experience working with corporate planning - an asset

Key Responsibilities Include:

1. Pre and Post Meeting Preparation

• Coordinate client meetings and prepare necessary materials with the support of the administrative team.
• Prepare concepts, financial plans and supporting material or tools in advance of and during CFP® meetings by anticipating both client and planner needs.
• Follow-through after meeting conclusion including ensuring all files and notes are saved to internal files and completing post-meeting tasks or assigning tasks to an appropriate team member.

2. Financial Planning

• Gather data from the client, and/or from the CPA team to gain an understanding of the clients’ corporate structures.
• Input data into the financial planning software.
• Assist in creating strategies, conducting research, and preparing client reports.
• Participate in client meetings, summarize discussions, and follow up on action items.
• Stay updated on financial planning best practices and industry trends.

3. Insurance Recommendations and Administration

• Support CFP with insurance illustrations and recommendations.
• Review forms for accuracy, solve administrative issues, and maintain documentation.
• Communicate with clients throughout the underwriting process.

4. Integration of Investment Professionals

• Build rapport with our Portfolio Managers (PMs) at TriCert Investment Counsel.
• Schedule meetings with an appropriate PM, considering client needs.
• Review reports and explain key concepts to clients on a fact-basis.
• Recognize opportunities and refer accordingly.

5. Client Relationship Management (CRM)

• Maintain CRM (Salesforce) with up-to-date tasks, notes, and actions.
• Respond to client inquiries professionally, providing exceptional service.
• Engage with clients at least annually and support CFP/CPAs with onboarding of new clients.

6. Utilization of Technology, Resources, and Tools

• Utilize Salesforce, Excel, CaseWare, and Outlook effectively.
• Promote work efficiency and integrate procedures, tools, and technology.

7. Support Other Team Members

• Collaborate with accounting and investment teams.
• Provide backup support to team members as needed.

Compensation

An approximate salary range is $70,000 to $110,000, depending on experience, licensing, designations, and overall fit with the role, team, and firm culture.

Why work with GRK?

• Meaningful work with a direct, positive impact on clients’ lives and their families
• Being part of a highly qualified, driven team that is committed to supporting one another
• Flexible work environment with banked time and Fridays off in the summer.
• We pride ourselves in building a positive culture and work environment through team-building events such as team lunches, retreats, parties, and more.
• RRSP matching, work perks, benefits, paid memberships, and personal/professional development.
• Mentorship, ample opportunities for growth, and increased responsibility as you become more confident, competent, and licensed.

Next Step

Please respond with a cover letter expressing your interest in joining this dynamic financial planning team. Please note that Kim Poulin of The Personal Coach is assisting us with this hire.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00-$110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

Application question(s):

• Have you participated in preparing comprehensive financial plans?
• Are you able to commute to our offices in Simcoe daily and occasionally Tillsonburg?
• What designations or licensing do you currently hold or are actively pursuing?

Experience:

• Investment: 3 years (preferred)
• life, disability, critical illness: 3 years (preferred)
• financial planning: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• LLQP (preferred)

Work Location: In person