Description Reach out to Michelle Espejo via email or LinkedIn for additional information or questions regarding this listing. Paraplanner | Wealth Management Firm | Walnut Creek Join a growing wealth management firm known for thoughtful financial planning, personalized client service, and a collaborative culture. As the first dedicated Financial Planning Analyst, you'll have the opportunity to help shape the function while working directly with experienced advisors. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional passionate about personal finance, markets, and investment research. You'll gain broad exposure across financial planning, portfolio analysis, and client strategy, with strong mentorship, licensing support, and a clear path toward senior planning or advisory roles. The firm also offers company-paid health and dental coverage, retirement contributions, PTO, and strong professional development support. Responsibilities + Support advisors in preparing and updating comprehensive financial plans + Gather and analyze client financial information + Conduct investment, market, and economic research + Analyze portfolios, asset allocation, and performance + Research client-specific planning questions and prepare recommendations + Prepare materials and analysis for advisor and client meetings + Maintain accurate client data within planning software and CRM systems + Monitor market and regulatory developments + Support special projects across financial planning and investments For fastest consideration, reach out to Michelle Espejo via email or LinkedIn. Requirements + 1-2 years of wealth management experience + Bachelor's degree preferred, ideally in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field + Strong interest in financial planning, markets, and investment research + Strong analytical and quantitative skills + Willingness to pursue securities licensing within the first 6-12 months + Highly organized, detail-oriented, curious, and eager to learn + Strong communication skills and ability to thrive in a collaborative environment Interested or even just curious? Reach out to Michelle Espejo via email or LinkedIn. Michelle is a Direct-Hire Recruiter with Robert Half Financial Services, specializing in roles within investment management across the Bay Area. Happy to connect with professionals in the space, even if you're just curious about the market. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .