Outsourced paraplanning support for financial advisers

Outsourced paraplanning allows financial advisers to access experienced technical support for research, suitability reports and case preparation without the need to hire in-house staff.

How it works

How outsourced paraplanning fits into the advice process

Outsourced paraplanning supports the technical side of advice delivery, helping advisers move from client meeting to recommendation more efficiently.

01

Client meeting

Advice needs, objectives and circumstances are established.

02

Fact find & notes

Key information is gathered to define the scope of the case.

03

Research & analysis

Technical research, comparisons and planning work are carried out.

04

Suitability report

Structured documentation is prepared to support the recommendation.

05

Adviser review

The adviser reviews the work and moves the case forward.

What outsourced paraplanning support includes

Pension research

Analysis of pension providers, transfers and drawdown options.

Investment research

Portfolio construction, fund analysis and risk profiling support.

Suitability reports

Preparation of compliant suitability reports and advice documentation.

Cashflow modelling

Financial planning projections to support client recommendations.

Product comparisons

Platform comparisons, charges analysis and product research.

Annual reviews

Ongoing review documentation and portfolio analysis.

Outsourced vs in-house paraplanning

Outsourced paraplanning In-house paraplanner
Flexible workload Fixed salary cost
Pay per case Permanent overhead
Scalable support Limited capacity
Specialist expertise Training required
Network-specific support

Paraplanning support for advisers across different networks

Para-Pal also supports advisers working within specific network environments. Explore tailored pages for different adviser groups and workflows.

Work with Para-Pal

Dependable outsourced paraplanning support for financial advisers

Whether you need help with a single case or regular paraplanning support, Para-Pal helps advisers manage research, suitability reports and technical case preparation without the need to hire in-house staff.

✔ Pay-as-you-go support
✔ No retainers or minimum commitments
✔ Clear research and suitability documentation