Financial Advisor

If you find yourself at a professional crossroads, a career as a financial advisor may be the right change for you. Financial advisors partner with clients to help them achieve their long‑term financial goals: retirement, building wealth, estate strategies, funding education and more. As a financial advisor with Edward Jones, you’ll develop and grow your own practice, supported by your branch team, a home‑office team and other regional financial advisors. You will benefit from the experience that comes from 100 years of history and the extensive resources and support that the firm provides. We’ll give you the support you need. Paid training – Get registered and licensed and learn how to be a financial advisor with the industry’s top training program. Salary for the first five years as you begin to build your practice. A firm‑provided branch office in your community. Branch office support to help lighten the load so you can focus on your clients. A support network that extends from your branch to your region and the home office – you’ll work independently, but will have a team of thousands backing you every step of the way. You can also expect… No ceiling to your earning potential and growth, and your compensation is tied to the effort you put in. A compensation package that includes opportunities for commissions, profit sharing and incentive travel. The flexibility that you need to balance your personal and professional lives – the best of both worlds. A culture of continuous improvement and professional development. Key Responsibilities Build relationships to create new clients via face‑to‑face and virtual sourcing strategies (residential, business, networking, introductions and referrals, social media, and speaking engagements). Deeply understand clients’ and prospective clients’ needs, priorities, and concerns to accelerate trust and create personalized, comprehensive strategies to help them achieve their goals. Oversee branch processes, roles, and responsibilities to ensure a high‑quality, streamlined client experience consistent with firm policies and procedures, regulatory requirements, and ethical guidelines. Engage the branch team to create, monitor, and adjust the branch business plan to increase branch effectiveness and achieve desired business results. Create a highly engaging environment in the branch of mutual trust, respect, feedback and accountability. What characteristics would make you a successful financial advisor? An interest in financial services/markets and how they work. Love of learning and challenges, including determination to succeed. Skilled in long‑term relationship building. Comfortable in your ability to think critically. Passion for new opportunities. Can you see yourself… Learning to be a financial advisor through our comprehensive training program. Delivering personalized investment and financial solutions to your clients. Taking ownership of your business’s growth and success. Meeting professional and personal objectives as they relate to building your practice. Working in and positively impacting your local community. Skills & Requirements At least one of the following: a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work‑related experience within the securities/financial services industry, financial services and/or sales experience, financial services registration, licensing, or certification, or professional and/or military career progression. Licensing SIE (which can be obtained without firm sponsorship), Series 7 and Series 66 will be required; if not currently registered, registrations may be obtained at Edward Jones during the assigned paid study period. FINRA registrations required within three months. State insurance licenses will be required. As an associate, you are required to complete ongoing training offered by the firm and regulatory authorities (FINRA and SEC), as well as required CE training to keep licenses in good standing. Benefits Edward Jones’ compensation and benefits package includes medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision coverage, voluntary benefits such as accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness, disability income continuation, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage (at no cost to financial advisors). The firm offers a 401(k) retirement plan, health savings account and flexible spending account. Employees may be eligible for paid sick leave and paid time off, bonuses, profit sharing, paid medical and parental leave (where required by law) and participation in the firm’s Travel Award Program. All associates are eligible for the Employee Assistance Program. Compensation Supplemental Starting Salary Range: $45,000 – $100,000. The compensation program includes trainee pay, a supplemental salary for up to five years, commissions and compensation for new assets gathered during that period. Equal Employment Opportunity 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. Qualified Applicants with Arrest or Conviction Records Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. Edward Jones follows all relevant federal and state statutes regarding hiring related to criminal history and conducts background reviews consistent with FINRA Rule 3110(e). #J-18808-Ljbffr Edward Jones