Client Service Associate

Company: National Financial Partners
Location: Madison
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

Wealthspire Advisors is a New York City-based, independent registered investment advisory firm with over $17B in AUM. We have more than 200 employees serving clients from 20 offices in 10 states. With a strong commitment to a fiduciary business model, the firm believes in connecting all aspects of a client's financial life to deliver thoughtful, collaborative strategies that focus on what is most important to each client. Wealthspire Advisors acts as a wealth manager, investment advisor, consultant, and constant partner in helping clients achieve their aspirations. For more information on Wealthspire Advisors, please visit www.wealthspire.com.

Summary: Our Client Service Associates works directly with Advisors to assist with the wealth management administrative needs of clients.

Responsibilities

• Answer phone calls, resolve issues, and/or take messages as needed
• Interact directly with clients regarding different types of requests, such as money movement requests, account balances, re-ordering of checks, charitable giving confirmations, etc.
• Attend meetings if requested and assist with data gathering and meeting notes.
• Managing distribution/receipt of clients' paperwork.
• Utilize CRM application to perform various functions, such as submitting/assigning tasks, running dialogues (onboarding/offboarding of clients, new contract, and RMD requests), creating new contact entries, updating existing contact information, utilizing the dashboard feature to track tasks, running reports, etc.
• Work with other Wealthspire teams on items such as preparation and submission of client paperwork, preparing the meeting materials, facilitating various transactions, and account maintenance on behalf of our clients.
• Prepare client letters/emails as needed.
• Maintain and update client service procedures.
• Prepare Advisors expense reports to include coding and scanning receipts.
• Manage the calendar; set appointments and meetings for Advisors.
• Confirm appointments directly with clients, via email and/or phone.
• Assist with travel arrangements and trip itineraries if needed.
• Schedule lunch and dinner reservations for client meetings if needed.
• Perform other duties as and when needed.
• Take ownership, as appropriate, of certain daily functions within client services. Qualifications
  
  • College degree (preferred). New grads considered with a business and/or finance-related degree and internship/work experience
  • Previous back-office operations or executive/administrative assistant experience (preferred); experience in financial planning and/or the securities industry (helpful)
  • The previous high-touch, direct client experience is essential.
  • Excellent typing and computer skills. General technical ability and comfort with navigating various software applications and systems
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required; experience with any CRM, portfolio management, and document management software is a plus. Intermediate/Advanced Excel required.
  • Continuously exhibits personal integrity and professional initiative and a personable attitude What We Offer
    
    NFP and Wealthspire Advisors is proud to offer a competitive salary, PTO & paid holidays, 401(k) with match, exclusive discount programs, health & wellness programs, and more. Our PeopleFirst culture focuses on building and nurturing lifelong relationships with our employees because, at the end of the day, we exist to be there for others.
    
    NFP and You... Better. Together.
    
    NFP and Wealthspire Advisors is an inclusive Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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