Financial Advisor

Job Overview This job posting is anticipated to remain open for 30 days, from 08-Apr-2026. The posting may close early due to the volume of applicants. 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’ll benefit from the experience that comes from 100 years of history. We’re proud to have more offices in the U.S. and Canada than any other investment firm, serving over eight million clients. Our financial advisors are valued partners, and we credit much of our success to their unique experiences and professional backgrounds. We value an inclusive environment where everyone’s different viewpoints help to achieve results. Financial advisors lead the branch team to serve clients and contribute to the firm’s purpose. They deeply understand the client’s goals and why they are important to accelerate trust and help them stay on track. Edward Jones helps you positively impact clients’ lives and work together to achieve their long‑term financial goals, enabling you to make a difference in your community. Support & Training 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 the community. Branch office support to help lighten the load so you can focus on your clients. A support network that extends from your branch office to your region to the home office – you work independently but have a team of thousands backing you every step of the way. 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. Qualifications and Requirements Successful financial advisors demonstrate a unique combination of ambition, self‑motivation, and commitment to establishing long‑term client relationships. Financial advisors grow the business through identifying and creating new clients through initial discover of financial goals and deepening relationships with existing clients by reviewing investment strategies and implementation recommendations. 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. 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. A bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred or equivalent work‑related experience within the securities/financial services industry. Financial services and/or sales experience. Financial services registration, licensing, or certification. 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 ensure licenses remain in good standing. Benefits Medical and prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary benefits (such as accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness), disability income continuation, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage. Income continuation, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage are provided at no cost to financial advisors. 401k retirement plan, health savings account and flexible spending account. Flexibility in schedule; eligible for paid sick leave and paid time off where required by law. Eligibility for bonuses; profit sharing; paid medical and parental leave for financial advisors that satisfy eligibility requirements; participation in the firm’s Travel Award Program. All associates are eligible for the firm’s Employee Assistance Program. Compensation We know that building a business takes time, so we’ve built a new financial advisor compensation program that supports and rewards you as you learn the skills, systems and business practices you need to succeed in our client‑first business model. The new financial advisor compensation program includes trainee pay, a supplemental salary for up to five years, commissions and compensation for new assets gathered for the first five years. Supplemental Starting Salary Range: $45,000 - $100,000 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr