Financial Planning Support Specialist
The Financial Planning Support Specialist at Confidential Client is an entry-level role designed to assist the financial planning team with client onboarding, data management, and meeting preparation. This position offers hands-on experience with financial planning tools and client cases, providing structured training and mentorship to support professional growth toward a paraplanner or advisor career. The role emphasizes organizational skills, communication, and alignment with company values in a collaborative office environment.
About Careertakes
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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
About the Role
Confidential Client is hiring an Entry‑Level Financial Planning Support Specialist (Paraplanner) in Galena Park, TX. This is a client-facing, internal support role that provides hands-on exposure to financial planning work, client onboarding, and planning software. The position is designed for candidates starting a career in financial planning who want structured training, mentorship, and a path toward paraplanner or advisor roles.
What You’ll Do
You will support advisors and the financial planning team with day-to-day client and systems tasks, including:
- Assist with client onboarding and gather required financial documentation
- Enter and maintain client data in planning and wealth management systems
- Help clients access and use client portals and online tools
- Monitor and update account connections and data feeds in planning software
- Access provider sites for statements, performance data, confirmations, and reporting
- Prepare and update meeting materials and client deliverables
- Attend internal meetings for note-taking and complete post-meeting follow-ups (including billing)
- Organize and maintain client files and recordkeeping
- Update CRM and task management systems after client interactions
- Support follow-up items and client requests across the team
- Conduct basic research on financial planning topics as needed
- Support other lines of business as assigned and learn firm workflows and best practices
Qualifications & Skills
- Working toward or completed bachelor’s degree in finance, business, economics, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Strong interest in financial planning; CFP® pursuit encouraged but not required initially
- Comfortable with technology and quick to learn new software (Wealthbox, Egnyte, Asana, eMoney a plus)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated alignment with core values: unwavering dedication, integrity, collaboration, and positive energy
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive entry-level salary (commensurate with experience)
- Benefits package
- Structured training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities
- Clear career progression toward paraplanner/advisor responsibilities
Why Join
- Gain hands-on experience with real client financial planning work
- Work alongside experienced advisors and planners in a collaborative environment
- Receive mentorship and a documented growth path for certification and role advancement
- Build core technical skills with industry-standard planning tools
Location & Employment Type
- Location: Galena Park, TX (on-site / local office)
- Employment Type: Full‑time
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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