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Friedman & Associates
www.FriedmanAssociates.com

The Company:

We are a comprehensive financial planning and wealth management firm in Novato, CA and pride ourselves on offering exceptionally insightful financial and life guidance and superior service to our diverse clients. We engage in thorough personal financial planning relationships and ongoing investment management. We currently manage over 130 client relationships and $220 million in investment assets. Additionally our firm is nationally known and respected for its practice management expertise and leading edge use of technology.

The Position:

We are seeking a Portfolio Specialist. Primary responsibilities will be reviewing and implementing client portfolios (with guidance and oversight), assisting with portfolio management and research, and handling other research activities. More specifically:

• Reviewing all client portfolio allocations and investment holdings.
• Preparing trade recommendations to implement specific client allocations.
• Calling clients to discuss and explain proposed portfolio changes.
• Performing investment research on various asset classes and individual mutual funds.
• Handling client service requests.
• General financial research and support for senior advisors.

Ideal candidate should have a bachelors degree, several years of related work experience and financial knowledge, be highly detail oriented, and a team player. Congruence with our wealth management and client service philosophy will be very important.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Please send your resume and salary history to Carolyn@friedmanassociates.com

Name: JLFranklin Wealth Planning
Email address: financial.plan@gmail.com
March 5, 2008
No phone calls, please
Financial Planning Specialist for Small Firm (Marin County)

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding position with long-term growth potential? Do you enjoy making a difference in a small-office environment? Do you consider yourself organized? 

If this sounds like you, please read on.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

We're JLFranklin Wealth Planning, a small financial planning and investment management firm with high standards of excellence. We are seeking an analytical and organized professional to create financial plans, perform various research projects, clearly communicate conclusions via written correspondence and assist in various elements of each client’s long-term personal finance strategy. The ideal candidate is one who has worked in a tax, insurance or investment firm who can provide technical support to the Senior Financial Planner. Investment trading and research is a small part of what we do. Our focus is on comprehensive financial planning. This position offers long-term growth potential for candidates interested in the financial planning field. This is not a sales job -- no cold-calling or prospecting is required.

You will work directly with the firm’s owner to prepare financial plans using customized Excel-based spreadsheets and NaviPlan financial planning software. Thorough knowledge of Excel is required to prepare cash flow projections and assist in rebalancing client investment portfolios. You must be comfortable with data entry, analysis, and interpretation of data. Many of your analytical and research-oriented projects require your conclusions to be documented in client letters and internal memos, and as such your writing skills must be impeccable.

Since you will be dealing with financial documents, exceptional attention to detail and discretion is required.  Our relationships with our clients and business partners are the heart of our business. As part of our team, it is essential that you are able to communicate a friendly “at your service” attitude. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze client financial data and input into financial planning software programs
• Prepare and analyze client balance sheets and cash flow statements
• Rebalance client portfolios using in-house models and spreadsheets, based on circumstances such as new cash under management and withdrawals
• Draft client correspondence and newsletter content
• Write summaries of financial recommendations
• Organize projects of varying priorities
• Research various planning and client-specific issues, and clearly communicate conclusions in written memos or letters
• Communicate with clients and outside professionals
• Research and analyze mutual funds and stocks
• Occasionally participate in client meetings
• Provide suggestions for improvement to our work and the efficiency of the work procedures

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong Excel skills and thorough knowledge Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• Exceptional written and verbal communication
• Analytical and detail-oriented
• Organized, flexible, self–motivated, efficient, reliable, eager to learn
• Ability to work independently and take direction well
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting, finance, or economics
• At least three years of work and/or internship experience in financial planning, accounting, finance or law

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS*

• CFP®, CPA, CFA or JD
• Big Four accounting experience
• Tax planning or preparation experience
• Familiarity with NaviPlan and Portfolio Center software programs
• Familiarity with managing investments, including concepts of portfolio durability and diversification
• Working knowledge of mutual funds, including research techniques and selection criteria
• Client contact in prior positions

*Candidates who meet the criteria listed above will be given preferred status during the application process; however, candidates who do not meet these qualifications are still encouraged to apply.

ABOUT OUR FIRM

JLFranklin Wealth Planning provides individualized financial life planning and wealth management services. We customize our services for each client, coordinating specific financial resources with goals, risk tolerance, and lifestyle. We also specialize in tax planning, stock-option planning, and investment planning, as well as comprehensive financial life planning. Our clients enjoy the peace of mind that comes from delegating their financial details and big-picture outlook to qualified, compassionate advisors.

We provide financial planning and investment management services on a fee-only basis. Since we are not compensated through commissions, we are not biased towards any particular investment or insurance product.

Our office is located in the beautiful Larkspur Landing Office Park, just north of San Francisco, within easy commuting distance from the City and the East Bay. More information about our firm and our philosophy is located on our website. We encourage you to visit www.JLFWealth.com before you apply to get a better feel for our firm.

COMPENSATION

We offer a competitive starting salary, plus benefits, based upon work experience and education. Future salary and bonuses will be based upon your individual performance and the firm’s continued growth. This position is a great opportunity if you want to establish or progress your career as a financial planner, while getting in on the ground floor of a growing organization.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please email a cover letter along with your resume to financial.plan@gmail.com. Include “Financial Planning Specialist” in the subject line of your email. No phone calls, please.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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Innovations PSI Executive Search
415-392-4022
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Friedman & Associates
1744 Novato Blvd #200
Carolyn@FriedmanAssociates.com
www.FriedmanAssociates.com

The Company:

We are a comprehensive financial planning and wealth management firm in Novato, CA and pride ourselves on offering exceptionally comprehensive, personalized and superior service to our diverse clients. We engage in thorough personal financial planning in relationships that typically result in ongoing investment management and financial planning. We currently manage over 140 client relationships and $230 million in investment assets. Additionally our firm is nationally known and respected for its practice management expertise and leading edge use of technology.

The Position:

We are seeking an Associate Financial Planner, or Paraplanner, with the opportunity to develop into a senior client advisor. Primary responsibilities will be assisting in the preparation of financial plans, assisting with portfolio management and research, and handling other client service and research activities. More specifically:

• Analyzing all client financial documents and synthesizing them into a summary reference sheet, including:
  • Balance sheet and cash flow statement
  • Insurance summary
  • Tax summary
  • Estate planning summary
  • Investment holdings summary
• Using above info to accurately build preliminary financial models.
• Assisting in the review of portfolio allocations and investment holdings.
• Performing investment research on various asset classes and individual mutual funds.
• Handling client service requests.
• General financial research and support for senior advisors.

Ideal client should have a bachelors degree, several years of related work experience and financial knowledge, be highly detail oriented, and ready to work towards the CFP certification. Already passing the CFP exam is a plus!  Congruence with our financial planning and client service philosophy is extremely important.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Career Path:

Our firm is growing and this position is designed to add support for current senior advisors to allow them additional freedom for client care and client development. We would anticipate that the person in this position would eventually demonstrate great proficiency in planning and judgment and increasingly be involved in client meetings and planning, and would ideally have the financial and personal skills to fully handle client relationships. Your skills, accomplishments and dedication will drive your professional development at this firm.

Senior Wealth Advisor
 
Invest in your career. Invest in your future.
 
At Union Bank of California, our people are our greatest asset. We are one of the largest banks in California with a longstanding reputation for professional training and career development. In addition to investing in our employees, Union Bank has established a generous community reinvestment program that works to uplift communities and watch them grow. We invest in a diverse workforce as our employees come from many different backgrounds, bringing with them different experiences and perspectives.
Become part of a team where community, diversity, and exceptional service are part of everyone’s job. Invest in you!
 
Responsible for business development for the Wealth Management Division.
 
Major Responsibilities:
 
--Responsible for selling the full range of all wealth management advisory solutions. This includes products such as trust estate, trust planning, wealth transfers, philanthropic, financial planning, living trust, wills, Investments management services, etc.
--Using a network of referral sources (attorney/CPA) etc., develop a strategy to establish relationships to grow prospective client list.
--Develop file on each potential prospect in order to best determine best wealth management advisory services.
--Consults with client and/ or their attorney and present appropriate products or services. Requires in-depth understanding of the full range of wealth advisory business.
--Responsible for internal follow-up on live prospects including packaging proposals as well as directing the sales process for all appropriate Bank products.
--Maintain periodic contact for facilitating transactions or for cross selling opportunities.
 
Qualifications:
 
--A minimum of 5 years demonstrated sales success in the affluent marketplace is required. Series 7,66 licensing is required. 
--Requires full knowledge of Wealth Management related products and practices.
--Must  possess solid listening skills, verbal and written communications skills as well as sales presentation skills.
--The position requires strong interpersonal relationships with influential individuals, centers of influence and key decision makers in the marketplace.
--Requires commitment to a high level of community involvement.
--Ability to establish appointments with targeted bank prospects. Expertise in referral source development. 
--Ability to analyze needs and suggest appropriate solutions.
--Ability to work well independently and in teams.
--Ability to make presentations of solutions and handle objections both within the bank and in the field.
--Must understand and have the ability to communicate fiduciary responsibility.
--Life/Health insurance licensing preferred.
 
Union Bank of California offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including a 401K plan. Pre-employment background screening is required for all positions. Union Bank of California is an equal opportunity employer.
 
Please contact Jean Burke (Jean.Burke@uboc.com).

Vice President of Finance and Administration

Northern California Chapter                                                                 

National Multiple Sclerosis Society

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, a non-profit health organization, is seeking a Vice President of Finance & Administration for its Northern California.  The Chapter is presently located in Oakland but will be relocating shortly to San Francisco.

The Chapter has a $6 million annual budget serving 20,000 families with MS covering 32 counties in Northern.  There are 30 professionals on staff and 24 members of the Board of Trustees.

This position reports directly to the Chapter President. Primary functions include leading and directing the overall financial operations, human resource, IT, and administrative functions of the Chapter.  Principal activities include developing timely and meaningful financial and management information, planning for the financial and operational needs of the chapter in conjunction with the President and Chapter volunteers, and supervising all finance, administrative, and IT staff. Specific responsibility areas include (1) financial procedures and policies; (2) financial reporting and monitoring; (3) office administration; (4) risk management; (5) insurance and benefits; (6) human resources; and (7) information technology.

Qualified applicants must be a CPA or possess a B.S. degree in Accounting. Five to seven years in progressively responsible positions with experience in all aspects of accounting, including general ledger maintenance, financial statement preparation, investment and cash management, payroll, budgeting and internal control procedures plus experience in administrative management. Computer competency required; extensive working knowledge of MS Office XP Professional, experience with database management and system support. Excellent organizational, supervisory, and communication skills, verbal and written, required.

Email resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to cpsearch@nmss.org. Please reference Northern California VP Search in the subject of your email. The deadline for submission of material is February 22, 2008.

EOE / M / F / D / V

North Berkeley Investment Partners

Client Support Specialist

Our firm:   We are a growing, team-based investment advisory firm with over $200 million client assets under management and seven team members.  Client needs set the stage for our financial planning recommendations and our management of client assets.  Our goal is to help clients feel comfortable and confident in making decisions that involve their finances, and to get our clients market-competitive performance and real returns while limiting downside volatility in their portfolios. 

This position:  This is a new position and is chiefly responsible for providing information and operational and some analytic support to our core client service team members.  For clients, this team member is where the information flows to and from in order to support effective client service delivery.  For the firm, this team member is an integral part of client service delivery, gathering information and working with it to support analysis. 

This position is a good way for someone who is interested in working in this industry to learn it from the ground up. 

 Responsibilities:

• Collect quantitative and qualitative information from clients and their professional advisors in support of the financial planning and investment process
• Support client financial planning process and client investment management process using spreadsheets, analytic tools, financial models, and various information sources
• Proactively assess the need to gather client information relative to client situation and planning needed
• Support client service delivery for our Client Associates, who are the key points of contact for the clients of the firm
• Support other team activities in a highly collaborative environment

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum 2 years relevant experience in a client service role
• Proven ability to successfully work under pressure with numbers and details with a high degree of timeliness and accuracy
• Team-oriented
• Ability to work with time constraints and meet deadlines
• Strong client service orientation
• Proven ability to take initiative and to multitask 
• Proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, and use of web-based applications

Compensation/Benefits:

• Base salary up to $50K depending on experience 
• Performance-based bonus opportunity
• Medical, Dental, Long-Term Disability, 401K and profit-sharing plan

Please send resume with cover letter and contact information to sara@northberkeleyinvestment.com  

INVESTMENT ADVISOR

Job Location: Larkspur

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR...

We are seeking an exceptional and experienced individual to join our investment management team. With a focus on global tactical asset allocation utilizing actively managed mutual funds and using our model portfolios, you will help us expand and service our existing base of wealthy individuals, families, endowments and retirement plans.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU'LL NEED...
-have experience working with wealthy individuals and families. Institutional client management also a plus
-have a desire and ability to work in a team-based environment
-participate in the firm's client service-focused culture
-share the firm's investment management philosophy
-be willing to implement a model portfolio strategy developed by a centralized investment committee in which you will be a member
-have a familiarity with various aspects of hands-on portfolio management including tactical asset allocation, manager selection, traditional and non-traditional asset classes, and the various investing styles
-have an awareness of financial planning issues related to managing wealth
-have a demonstrated ability to earn the trust and respect of clients and peers
-have an extremely high level of personal and professional integrity
-ideally have earned an MBA, CFA, CFP or CPA

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES...
serve as a secondary client service contact for a limited number of existing clients. After a training period, you will serve as a primary contact for some of these clients
participate in all aspects of servicing clients, including
-- Assisting clients in setting an investment strategy, implementing an initial asset allocation,
rebalancing and all trading within each client's portfolio, implementing strategy changes, etc.
-- Conducting regular meetings with clients to review portfolio strategy, account activity, performance, etc.
-- Maintain and/or establish relationships and coordinate with clients' other professional advisors
(CPAs, attorneys, etc.) as needed
--be a member of and participate in the firm's Investment Committee
--either have or develop a network of potential referral sources (e.g., CPAs, attorneys, etc.)
--either have existing clients or demonstrate ability to generate new business
--Job Code: PM-FPA
--Learn More About Us: at www.lgam.com
Send a cover letter with salary history and resume to jobs@lgam.com. Your letter should describe how your experience and interest is a fit for the position. Only resumes with a cover letter will be read.
Alternatively, fax to (415) 461-9099 or mail to:
Jobs
Litman/Gregory Asset Management
100 Larkspur Landing Circle, Suite 204
Larkspur, CA 94939.
No phone calls or recruiters please.
 

REGISTERED SALES ASSISTANT (Client Services Manager)

A Financial Planner/Investment Advisor, affiliated with an Independent Financial Services Firm with 30 years in the business, has an immediate opening for a full-time registered sales assistant.

The ideal candidate will have:
- An enthusiastic, pro-active and client service-oriented approach;
- A passion for the financial markets with basic knowledge of the financial products available in today’s
  marketplace;
- The ability to focus on details, yet be able to multi-task;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- The ability to learn quickly

Responsibilities:

- Processing Securities, insurance, and all applicable transactions (This position is paperwork intensive)
- Tracking transfer of assets with Financial Service companies & trouble shooting operational problems;
- Daily communication with clients (phone and e-mail);
- Answering incoming calls from clients and respond to questions handling problems independently, if applicable
- Opening new accounts, updating portfolios and preparing quarterly reports in preparation for Client servicing;
- Scheduling Client appointments;
- Office  management tasks include: filing, supply ordering, etc

Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree is required;
-1-2 years of financial services industry experience is highly preferred.
- Series 6 and 63 REQUIRED, Series 7 and 66 Preferred.
- CFP coursework desirable
- California Insurance License Preferred
- Excellent computer skills which includes Microsoft office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).  Knowledge of Morningstar Principia a plus.

This position has many avenues for growth, upon demonstrated performance.

Interested candidates please send resume with cover letter as an attached Word document to jschefers@zukfinancial.com  Please include past salary history.

If an offer of employment is extended it is pending a background check. This includes: Verification of Professional references, Educational credentials, past employment.

Position:          Investment Associate (wealth management)
Firm:               Wetherby Asset Management
Location:        San Francisco
Status:            Full-time
Benefits:         Health/Disability Insurance, 401k/Profit Sharing

Job Description:  The successful candidate will support a team of Wealth Managers in servicing client relationships.  In addition, he/she will work with the current investment associates on individual projects that are often closely linked with the research and operations teams.

Qualifications:  Minimum qualifications include two years of related professional experience, a 4-year college degree and strong analytical skills. The candidate should also have excellent organization, communication and interpersonal skills, and be able to take immediate ownership of his/her work.

Responsibilities:

• Provide support to wealth managers in their roles of serving clients
• Prepare materials/reports for client meetings
• Execute trades for investment advisors
• Assist in the preparation and execution of alternative investment paperwork
• Track pending alternative investment capital commitments and capital calls
• Prepare quarterly net worth statements
• Use an Excel-based financial planning program for client financial projections
• Maintain year-end mutual fund distribution spreadsheet
• Communicate with clients and respond to client questions as required
• Prepare quarterly analysis of recommended mutual funds
• Attend weekly investment committee meetings
• Manage work-flow/prioritize projects
• Continue personal and professional development

Director of Financial Planning to join one of the largest in-house independent broker/dealer investment planning groups.

Responsibilities: day-to-day management of delivery of centralized financial planning guidance, services and platforms; management of team of centralized financial planning specialists and client service and support personnel; training and motivation of financial planning group and internal and external audiences on offerings and capabilities. Interface with business partners to enhance internal collaboration and drive group visibility to field and drive financial planning implementation to company platforms. 

Must have a minimum of 7 years of experience in financial planning.  Position based in San Diego, CA.

Please submit resume to: tom@usexecutivesearch.com

Marc Nichols Associates
mnichols@mna.com
No phone calls please

Private Banking Financial Planner/ San Francisco

Top European Bank Private Banking Family Wealth Group is looking for VP-level Financial Planner
As one of the world's leading banks, our client provides its clients with investment banking, private banking and asset management services worldwide. Founded in 1856, the client has a long tradition of meeting the complex financial needs of a wide range of clients, offering advisory services, comprehensive solutions and innovative products to companies, institutional clients and high-net-worth private clients globally, as well as retail clients in Switzerland. Client  is active in over 50 countries and employs approximately 40,000 people.

Cultural diversity is essential to our success. As such, we employ people from more than 100 countries. Client empowers employees to work openly and respectfully with each other and with clients, ultimately striving to deliver superior results while offering initiatives and programs to assist employees achieve a healthy work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities:
Will work closely with our prospects, clients, and Relationship Managers to collect data, model plans, and present financial planning recommendations, consultation and guidance to high net-worth individuals and families. Will actively participate in and help administer our state of the art Center for Wealth Planning to develop Credit Suisse business, intellectual capital and thought leadership in wealth management.

Experience and Skills Required/Desired:
4-8 years of broad based Financial Planning experience focusing on tax, estate planning and insurance (emphasis should be on Tax though)

Financial Planning practice experience from a public accounting firm is highly preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Compensation:

Base Salary to $140K

Bonus:  25% to 50%

Qualifications
Experience and Skills Required/Desired:

4-8 years of broad based Financial Planning experience focusing on tax, estate planning and insurance

Financial Planning practice experience from a public accounting firm is highly preferred

Strong written and verbal communication skills