Client Services Representative at Avantax Planning Partners

Saint Cloud, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jun, 26

Salary

25.0

Posted On

19 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Client Service, Communication, Organization, Deadline Management, Technology Proficiency, Microsoft Office, FINRA Guidelines Adherence, Paperwork Preparation, Compliance, Filing System Maintenance, E-sign Utilization, Data Entry, Distribution Processing

Industry

Financial Services

Description

This role supports Financial Professionals (Registered Representatives) with running their day-to-day Investment practice while enhancing the customer service level and experience. This role may cover up to 4 Financial Professionals. This role will not make sales, maintain a book of business, or offer financial recommendations for clients. This role offers a rotating office schedule once established in the responsibilities. This role can be part of the Career Pathing program for future opportunities once licenses (Insurance, Series 6 or 7 & 66) are obtained and the experience level has reached 3 years or longer while in good standing in the current role. We are currently seeking a Client Service Representative to add to our St Cloud, MN office. This role is a hybrid position, 4 days in office. What you will do: * Act as a liaison between the registered representatives and their clients while following FINRA guidelines and limitations due to licensing requirements. * Prepare and complete client paperwork and follow-up tasks to support registered representatives. * Spend time with clients on the phone, via virtual visits, and in person to ensure client service level needs. * Maintain an organized filing system following compliance guidelines along with a process for registered representatives to support clients' and prospects current and future needs. * Leverage e-sign whenever possible. * Utilize the Annuity Search Tool, DP Maintenance, and Items for Attention to insure deepening the book of business based on client needs, opportunities, and a clean paperwork flow. * Maintain compliance guidelines, and client communication notes in AdviceWorks/SmartWorks and Redtail while following Cetera standards in a timely manner. * Processing client distributions – both qualified and non-qualified. * Distributing mail and faxes. * Provide backup and support to other assistants as needed. What you need to have: * High School diploma or equivalent * Strong verbal communication skills with a client service focus * Strong organizational skills * Ability to meet deadlines * Proficient with technology with the ability to learn (Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Compensation Range: The base annual salary range for this role is $22.00 to $25.00, plus a competitive performance-based bonus. Base annual salary depends on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and location. Base annual salary may also differ significantly due to geography and cost of labor considerations. #LI-Hybrid About Us What we give you in return: Not many teams can say that they support people’s dreams coming to life… We happen to do that every day. And as important as we know your career is, we recognize that there’s a whole lot more to life. To ensure that our Employees can make the most of their time outside of working hours, we offer a competitive salary and for full-time roles, a benefits package including: * Inclusive health, dental, vision and life insurance plans built to support diverse lifestyles, offer preventative care, and protect against hardship. * Easy access to mental health benefits to meet our team members and their families where they are. * 20 plus days of paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and 2 paid wellness days to give our employees the time they need to stay close with their loved ones, recharge, and give back to their communities. * 401(k) Savings plan with a generous company contribution (up to 5%), and access to a financial professional to offer our employees the opportunity to plan-ahead for a strong financial future well beyond their working years. * Paid parental leave to support all team members with birth, adoption, and foster. * Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account options to help you save money on healthcare, daycare, commuting, and more. * Employee Assistance Program (EAP), LifeLock, Pet Insurance and more. About Cetera Financial Group: Cetera Financial Group [https://cetera.com/]® ("Cetera") is a leading network of independent retail broker-dealers empowering the delivery of objective financial advice to individuals, families and company retirement plans across the country through trusted financial advisors and financial institutions. Cetera is one of the largest independent financial advisor networks in the nation by number of advisors, as well as a leading provider of retail services to the investment programs of banks and credit unions. Through its multiple distinct firms, Cetera offers independent and institutions-based advisors the benefits of a large, established broker-dealer and registered investment adviser, while serving advisors and institutions in a way that is customized to their needs and aspirations. Advisor support resources offered through Cetera include award-winning wealth management and advisory platforms, comprehensive broker-dealer and registered investment adviser services, practice management support, and innovative technology. "Cetera Financial Group [https://www.cetera.com/about-us]" refers to the network of independent retail firms encompassing, among others, Cetera Advisors LLC [https://www.ceteraadvisornetworks.com/welcome], Cetera Wealth Services LLC [https://www.ceteraadvisornetworks.com/welcome] (f/k/a Cetera Advisor Networks), Cetera Investment Services LLC (marketed as Cetera Financial Institutions, [https://www.cetera.com/firms/cetera-financial-institutions] or Cetera Investors [https://www.cetera.com/firms/cetera-financial-specialists]. All firms are members FINRA/SIPC. Cetera Financial Group is committed to providing an equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. For us, this is the only acceptable way to do business. Accordingly, all employment decisions at Cetera Financial Group, including those relating to hiring, promotion, transfers, benefits, compensation, and placement, will be made without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic characteristics, religion, religious dress and/or grooming, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, U.S. military status, political affiliation, or any other class protected by state and/or federal law. Agencies please note: this recruitment assignment is being managed directly by Cetera’s Talent Acquisition team. We will reach out to our preferred agency partners in the rare instance we require additional talent options. Your respect for this process is appreciated. 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Responsibilities

This role supports Financial Professionals by managing day-to-day investment practice operations and enhancing client service levels, acting as a liaison while strictly following FINRA guidelines. Responsibilities include preparing client paperwork, handling client communications via various channels, maintaining compliance records, and processing client distributions.