Financial Planning Client Service Associate
Financial Planning Client Service & Operations Associate
The Planners Inc. — Fort Collins, CO
- Reports to: Erik Sartin, CEO
- Location: In-office, Fort Collins, CO
- Schedule: 30–40 hours/week
- Classification: Non-exempt (hourly)
- Compensation: $15–$20/hour, depending on experience
About the Role
The Client Service & Operations Associate keeps The Planners Inc.—a Fort Collins–based, registered investment advisory firm—running smoothly. Reporting to the CEO, this person supports clients and the planning process, contributes in day-to-day operations, contributes to marketing, and provides direct support to the CEO. It's a hands-on role for someone highly organized and technically capable who wants to learn the business of financial planning from the inside.
Key Responsibilities
Client Service & Planning
- Update financial planning software based on client communications
- Schedule follow-ups and reviews and prepare meeting materials
- Keep client records current in the CRM (Salesforce)
Operations & Bookkeeping
- Organize receipts and reconcile revenue statements
- Keep inboxes and systems clean and organized
- Support general office administration
Marketing & Growth
- Run campaigns to book meetings for advisors
- Produce marketing materials and AI-assisted social media content
- Manage the company's LinkedIn/social accounts and update the websites
Executive Support
- Manage the CEO's calendar, time-blocking, and priorities
- Triage his inbox and Salesforce tasks; schedule team meetings
- Coordinate travel and events
Qualifications
- Strong Excel and Google Sheets skills
- Comfortable producing marketing materials and using AI, social media, and basic website tools
- Exceptional organization, attention to detail, and communication
- CRM familiarity (Salesforce a plus)
- Interest in a financial planning career (CFP® track a plus)
- Discretion with confidential information
Details
At-will, in-office position, 30–40 hours/week. Benefits include PTO, 401(k), disability insurance, and Colorado FAMLI, per company policy.