Paraplanner

Job Description

Job Description

We are a family-owned, successful, and growing financial planning firm located in Rockford, IL. We have a proud history of helping clients and their families achieve their goals through comprehensive planning and thoughtful, strategic guidance across every stage of life and across generations.

Our approach goes far beyond surface-level solutions. We take the time to understand the full story of each client and apply deep expertise across financial planning, retirement planning, tax and estate strategies, investment management, insurance analysis, and more. Family-first and faith-based values, integrity, support, and experience are central to who we are and how we serve our clients.

The Paraplanner plays a critical support role for our advisory team, clients, and the overall firm. This position is designed to enhance the effectiveness of our client-facing advisors by owning key planning, analysis, and coordination responsibilities while also supporting essential business functions that keep the firm operating efficiently.

Acting as an extension of the advisory team, the Paraplanner is responsible for financial data gathering and analysis, financial planning software input, research on complex planning cases, and preparation of well-polished client-facing materials. This role also involves coordinating with internal team members and external professionals to ensure client plans are implemented accurately and efficiently.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and enjoys working with people. You are an active listener who anticipates needs, follows through on commitments, and takes pride in seeing plans executed and clients well cared for. Strong communication skills, efficiency, and a high standard for accuracy are essential, as the quality of this work directly impacts client outcomes.

Client & Advisor Support

• Support the advisory team with preparation of accurate, professional documentation and presentation materials for prospect and client meetings
• Review and verify meeting notes prepared by the Advisor and designated notetaker; coordinate and assign resulting action items to the appropriate team members through the firm’s contact management system
• Complete assigned action items in accordance with firm processes and procedures

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Coordinate financial plan development, including initial data entry, scenario analysis, and ongoing plan updates
• Collaborate with the advisory team to support clients in establishing short-term and long-term financial goals, including retirement planning, investment growth, education funding, estate planning, tax optimization, and risk mitigation
• Continuously monitor financial plans and client data, making updates as necessary to reflect changes in client circumstances or planning assumptions

Research & Case Support

• Conduct research and analysis on investment products and planning strategies; evaluate potential solutions and present findings to the advisory team
• Assist with evaluating clients’ current financial situations and needs related to insurance coverage, tax planning, retirement planning, estate planning, and risk management, providing analysis and recommendations for advisor review
• Research complex client situations, define appropriate resolution steps, and assist in setting client expectations in a timely and professional manner

Coordination & Operations

• Continuously monitor client data across multiple platforms to ensure accuracy, consistency, and continuity
• Work effectively with third-party professionals and service providers—including custodians, insurance companies, attorneys, accountants, and other financial services organizations—to gather documentation, resolve discrepancies, and support client planning needs
• Perform additional support duties as needed, such as assisting with paperwork processing, scheduling, and other client service-related tasks

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, financial planning, or a related field (or equivalent industry experience)
• Minimum of 3 years of experience supporting financial advisors in a wealth…