Paraplanner

Paragon Wealth Advisors – Seattle, WA (in‑office). Paragon Wealth Advisors, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, is seeking an experienced, detail‑oriented, and licensed Paraplanner to support advisors and clients through meaningful financial planning and exceptional execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Planning & Advisor Support
  • Support Financial Advisors throughout the client planning and service process.
  • Participate in client meetings and assist with meeting preparation and follow‑up.
  • Take detailed notes during client meetings and prepare clear, accurate meeting summaries.
  • Document client needs, action items, and follow‑up responsibilities.
  • Coordinate follow‑up activities after client meetings and ensure outstanding items are completed.
  • Work closely with advisors and other team members to move client recommendations and service needs forward.
  • Develop a strong understanding of the practice’s financial planning process and service model.
• Transactions & Account Support
  • Execute and process client transactions accurately and efficiently.
  • Support account servicing and other transaction‑related activities as directed by advisors.
  • Assist with money movement, account updates, and other operational requests.
  • Coordinate with internal resources and the home office to facilitate timely completion of transactions.
  • Track transaction and service activity and maintain accurate client records.
  • Ensure documentation is complete, accurate, and maintained in accordance with firm and regulatory requirements.
• Client Meeting Support
  • Attend client meetings with advisors and provide detailed administrative and planning support.
  • Capture important client information, decisions, and action items during meetings.
  • Prepare meeting summaries and coordinate post‑meeting follow‑up.
  • Help ensure client requests and advisor commitments are appropriately tracked through completion.
  • Maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality when working with sensitive client information.
• Team & Practice Support
  • Collaborate with advisors, planning specialists, and other team members to support client needs.
  • Assist with special projects and practice initiatives as needed.
  • Identify opportunities to improve workflow, organization, and efficiency.
  • Adapt to the practice’s systems, processes, and service standards while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
  • Contribute to a collaborative team environment and support colleagues during periods of increased activity.

Success in this Role

Success means becoming a reliable, knowledgeable partner to the advisors and a consistent resource in the client experience. The Paraplanner will develop a strong understanding of the practice’s clients, processes, systems, and service standards while taking ownership of the details that keep client work moving forward. Key indicators include accurate transaction management, effective capture and communication of client‑meeting information, diligent follow‑through on outstanding items, and proactive anticipation of next steps.

Requirements

• Series 7 and Series 66 licenses strongly preferred; fully licensed candidates are preferred.
• Washington Life, Accident, and Health Insurance licensing preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required (to pursue and maintain CFP certification in the future).
• Prior experience as a paraplanner, client service specialist, investment operations professional, or similar role within financial services.
• Experience supporting Financial Advisors and/or working directly within a wealth‑management or financial‑planning practice.
• Strong understanding of investment products, account servicing, transactions, and financial‑planning processes.
• Exceptional attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while consistently meeting deadlines.
• Proactive follow‑through and a self‑starter attitude.
• Ability to listen, learn, ask thoughtful questions, and adapt to the practice’s processes.
• High level of professionalism and discretion when handling confidential client information.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with advisors and team members.
• Experience with Ameriprise systems and tools is a plus; adaptability and willingness to learn are equally important.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation: $82,000‑$95,000, exempt, annually, based on experience, licensing, and qualifications.

• 401(k) with employer contribution after six months of employment.
• Profit‑sharing opportunity after six months of employment.
• Medical insurance with multiple plan options.
• Transportation stipend.
• Paid time off based on tenure.
• Eight paid holidays.