Associate Financial Advisor

Job Description With the same licensing as our Financial Advisors, Associate Financial Advisors work with an established Financial Advisor to serve clients, grow the branch, and positively impact communities in alignment with firm strategy. Our Associate Financial Advisors are an essential part of the client team and we rely on their unique experiences, insights, and professional backgrounds. We value different viewpoints to help achieve exceptional results and improve the lives of our clients. Support We’ll give you the support you need. Our team will be there every step of the way, providing: Paid training – Get registered and licensed and learn how to be an associate financial advisor with the industry’s top training program A support network that extends beyond your branch office and includes headquarters assistance via phone, email, and firm intranet resources Responsibilities Gathering information and collecting suitability to deeply understand clients' and prospective clients' needs, priorities, and concerns to accelerate trust and create a personalized, comprehensive strategy to achieve their goals. Meeting with clients regularly to track progress toward goals, uncover additional assets, proactively address emerging concerns, and adjust their strategy to ensure their needs are met. Partnering with other members of the clients' professional team such as attorneys, accountants, trust officers, to help fully understand clients' goals and circumstances. Researching portfolio performance, cost/fees, asset allocation and changes to portfolio construction/investments, and make recommendations to client. Collaborate with the FA and branch team to ensure alignment and create, monitor, and adjust the branch business plan to increase branch effectiveness and achieve desired business results. Cultivating relationships with organizations and businesses to maintain presence in the community and obtain referrals and new business. Coordinate with the FA to assist in the creation of new clients via face-to-face and virtual sourcing strategies. Continually develop yourself to grow personally and professionally. Qualifications High School Diploma/Equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred Series 7 and Series 66 required, if not currently registered, registrations may be obtained at Edward Jones during the assigned study period At least 3-5 years of relevant experience in securities industry preferred FINRA licenses required within three months. State insurance licenses required As an associate, you are required to complete all ongoing training offered by the firm and regulatory authorities, as well as required training to maintain license in good standing EEO Statement Edward Jones does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Edward Jones