Position: Financial Services Associate
Location: 3000 Lincoln Hwy, Parkesburg, PA 19365
Job Type: Full-time, In-person
Salary Range: $55,000–$70,000 (plus bonus potential and profit sharing)

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented professional to join our team as a Financial Services Associate. This position is ideal for individuals with a strong interest in the financial industry, exceptional organizational skills, and a passion for delivering outstanding client service.

As a Financial Services Associate, you will support our Senior Advisor with client management, administrative tasks, and the development of financial planning strategies. This role offers the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with our investment clients, grow your career in financial services, and contribute to the success of our boutique firm.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Client Service & Communication

  • Communicate promptly and consistently with clients regarding updates, outstanding tasks, and service requests while providing regular updates to the Senior Advisor.
  • Participate in client meetings as needed - taking notes, organizing documents, and tracking follow-up tasks.

Account Management

  • Execute account opening, servicing, and funding while ensuring compliance with internal and external guidelines.
  • Assist clients with account changes (e.g., beneficiary updates, address changes) and transaction processing (e.g., withdrawals, trades – when licensed, additional funding charitable donations).

Investment & Portfolio Support

  • Support the implementation of investment strategies and financial plans.
  • Coordinate with investment managers and oversee the quarterly billing process.
  • Assist with year-end tax projections, retirement funding, and compliance with written tax plans.

Administrative & Team Collaboration

  • Prepare materials for client meetings, including financial reports and tax planning documents.
  • Assist with business development initiatives and proposal generation.
  • Maintain accurate client records in the CRM system and ensure data integrity.
  • Collaborate with the internal team to streamline workflows and deliverables.
  • Maintain and update policies and procedures relevant to job responsibilities.
  • Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

  • Minimum of 3 years of professional work experience; knowledge of financial services is preferred but not required.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant work experience.
  • A mindset for client advocacy and a tenacious drive to achieve results.
  • Positive, professional, and proactive demeanor in all interactions.
  • Reliable self-starter with strong organizational and analytical skills, a keen attention to detail and a critical problem-solving approach.
  • Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook, with the ability to learn new concepts and technologies quickly.
  • Experience with CRM software (e.g., SmartOffice, Redtail, Salesforce, etc.) preferred.
  • Team-oriented mindset - no task is too big or too small.
  • Must pass the SIE and FINRA Series 7 and 63 exams within one year of employment.

Penn Rise Advisors is an established investment and insurance firm offering financial advisory services and employee benefits. We work with individuals, small businesses, and their owners. Our firm’s culture is professionally casual, fostering a small, family-like environment where impactful performance is recognized and rewarded. We have a service first approach to all aspects of our business and are committed to the highest level of ethics and service.

Interested in Applying?

Please follow this link to submit your resume along with a few sentences highlighting three defining characteristics or attributes you feel align with our company and/or the position. 

Benefits

  • Insurance: health, life, vision and disability
  • 401(k) with company match and profit sharing
  • Bonus potential
  • Periodic staff lunches - because collaboration is great, but carbs bring us closer.

Work Authorization: Due to the sensitive nature of our data, candidates must undergo a thorough background check, including credit check and fingerprinting before employment.