Paraplanner

Job Summary

As a key member of the Investment Services team, the Paraplanner partners with Wealth Advisors and Investment Coordinators to support and strengthen member relationships. This position provides critical assistance in financial planning, process improvement, and financial project execution. The paraplanner leverages financial tools, analytical skills, and industry knowledge to prepare plan materials, conduct research, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. As a licensed financial professional, the Paraplanner collaborates closely with the Investment Services Coordinator team to deliver exceptional member experience, enhance operational efficiency, and support the delivery of personalized financial solutions.

The Paraplanner reports to the Manager, Client Services.

Our Credit Union was founded in 1936 and has grown to serve members throughout Texas and beyond. At UFCU, we are more than just a financial institution, and our people are more than just employees. We are dedicated to our purpose of empowering our Members to achieve financial success and build brighter futures.

In Pursuit Of Our Aspiration That UFCU Is Loved By Millions Of Members And Built To Thrive For Generations, We Are Guided By Our Values.

We are driven by a profound sense of empathy to deeply understand our Members’ needs and preferences, what brighter futures means to them, and the obstacles in their way. We act in our Members’ best interests, forever seeking to empower their financial success.

We are inspired to courageously experiment, learn, and iterate in pursuit of positive impact for our Members, UFCU, and coworkers. We challenge assumptions, embrace diverse perspectives, and make use of data and insights.

We do the right thing, always. We champion teamwork, accountability, continuous improvement, and celebrate successful outcomes of others, fostering an inclusive environment of excellence and collaboration.

• Prepare financial plans and investment/insurance sales proposals for high potential prospects and clients.
• Perform financial analyses, assess protection of assets, create reports, and develop client plans for managing risks through protection products.
• Analyze how clients may best manage taxation and create recommendations for planning a secure retirement.
• Perform investment analyses relative to financial goals and create plans for enhancing estate values to care for loved ones relative to member/client financial portfolios.
• Develop client plans for managing risks through protection products.
• Maintain and apply knowledge of current industry trends and emerging concepts.
• Leverage tools/resources and strategic partnerships to perform financial analyses, assess protection of assets, create reports, and develop client plans for managing risks through protection products.

• Engage prospects and clients by building rapport, discern their goals and needs, and provide suggestions for how to meet those needs.
• Consistently provide excellent member service by responding to all inquiries in a timely manner and immediately resolving issues by identifying goals and establishing priorities.
• Conduct both in-person and virtual client meetings, demonstrating proficiency with video conferencing technologies (e.g., Zoom, MS Teams, Web Ex).
• Provide investment advice and execute customized solutions to meet members’ service needs.

• Work jointly with Wealth Advisors and Investment Coordinator to lead in the preparation and delivery of financial plans, analyses, and investment/insurance proposals among other value‑added life event needs.
• Partner with Wealth Advisors in preparation for annual reviews and servicing needs of current clients.

• Maintain all required licensing and meet continuing education requirements on an annual basis.

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Adheres to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes.
• Completes required regulatory training as assigned.
• Maintains strict…