Financial Advisor - Veteran Transition Program (Washington)

Alternate titles Military-to-Civilian Financial Advisor JBLM · Veteran Financial Services Career Washington · Military Spouse Financial Advisor Puget Sound Location Tacoma, WA · Lakewood, WA · DuPont, WA · Steilacoom, WA · Bremerton, WA · Silverdale, WA · Oak Harbor, WA · Spokane, WA Employment Type Independent Contractor (1099) — Broker-Affiliated (Per National Life Group's career agency model: "As a life insurance agent you now own your own business. Although you may be affiliated with an agency, you are responsible for your paycheck and job security." Compensation is entirely commission-based with no employer-provided benefits. 1099 independent contractors are responsible for their own health insurance, retirement planning, and self-employment taxes. WealthBridge provides infrastructure, training, mentorship, the carrier-appointed platform, and sponsorship for required licensing — a business-to-business affiliation, not an employment relationship.) About WealthBridge Financial Group WealthBridge Financial Group is a wealth management firm with over 175 years of history helping clients navigate life's financial complexities with confidence and clarity. Our mission: To Do Good — in our communities and for the families we serve. We Are Change Navigators. Specialties: Premium Financing, Digital Marketing, CPA Alliances, Advanced Planning. We are expanding across Arizona. Backed by National Life Group (A+ AM Best); securities and investment advisory services through Equity Services, Inc. (FINRA/SIPC). People. Impact. Outcome. The Opportunity WealthBridge recruits transitioning service members from Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), Naval Base Kitsap (Bremerton/Bangor), NAS Whidbey Island (Oak Harbor), Fairchild AFB (Spokane), and Coast Guard installations across Puget Sound. Your military training translates directly into this profession. Military spouses: this career is portable and moves with you through PCS relocations. What we provide Full transition pathway —pre-licensing guidance, 4-week joint-field training, comprehensive mentorship. Washington licensing support —WA no longer requires a pre-licensing education course (eliminated July 23, 2023). Register with PSI, complete recommended 20 hours of self-study, take the exam, and complete WA State Patrol fingerprinting via IdentoGO. Typical licensing timeline: 2–4 weeks. Compensation —industry-leading, production-tiered compensation; commission-based; book portability from day one; team override on First-Year Commissions (FYC). PNW military markets —JBLM is one of the largest military installations in the continental U.S.; the veteran, military spouse, retiree, and DoD civilian client base in the Puget Sound region is substantial. What you’ll do Full transition pathway —pre-licensing guidance, 4-week joint-field training, comprehensive mentorship. Licensing support —Arizona (no pre-licensing required), New Mexico (40-hour course), and any additional state(s) you want to serve. Compensation —industry-leading, production-tiered compensation; commission-based; book portability from day one; team override on First-Year Commissions (FYC) as you grow. VA-relevant markets —veteran community, military spouses, federal civilian retirees, DoD contractors: all high-value client segments where trust and shared background matter. Compensation (per RCW 49.58.110 pay transparency) Commission-based, uncapped. Independent contractor (1099). Earnings depend on activity volume, production, persistency, market conditions, and contract terms. Good-faith earnings estimate per RCW 49.58.110 Per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024, for SOC 13‑2052 (Personal Financial Advisors, national, including commissions and production bonuses): 10th percentile $49,990; median $102,140; 75th percentile $172,540; 90th percentile top‑coded at $239,200 or higher; mean annual wage $160,210. Washington state-level estimates are available from the Washington Employment Security Department OEWS report at esd.wa.gov. Veteran‑transition new advisors typically begin in the lower portion of the range during the licensing and ramp period (commonly months 1–12), with earnings scaling as activity, persistency, and book development compound. Many transitioning service members and military spouses leverage existing community networks (DoD installations, federal civilian retirees, veteran-owned businesses) to accelerate ramp. WealthBridge firm-wide good‑faith earnings estimate (commission-based, 1099) WealthBridge Financial Group's currently‑live New York entry‑level Workable posting discloses a good‑faith range of $80,000 to $115,000 yearly for first‑year new associates. This is the firm's pay‑transparency disclosure for new associates; it represents an earnings estimate (not a salary) for commission-based 1099 broker affiliated production. New advisors typically begin in the lower portion of the range during the licensing and ramp period (commonly months 1–12) and scale up as activity, persistency, and book development compound. As 1099 independent contractors, new associates are responsible for their own health insurance, retirement savings, and self‑employment taxes; WealthBridge provides the carrier platform, training, mentorship, and required‑license sponsorship. Securities and investment advisory services offered through Equity Services, Inc., Member FINRA/ SIPC, 675 Third Avenue, Suite 900, New York, NY 10017, (212) 986‑0400. In CO, MO, NH and WI, Equity Services, Inc. operates as Vermont Equity Services, Inc. WealthBridge Financial Group is independent of Equity Services, Inc. WealthBridge Financial Group is an equal opportunity organization and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. All candidates must pass a background check and fingerprinting as required by state insurance regulators and FINRA. Securities registration requires filing Form U4 with disclosure of prior regulatory, criminal, and financial history. Qualifications Honorable discharge, active transition (TAP/SkillBridge with command approval), current Guard/Reserve status, or military spouse of an active‑duty service member. Washington residency. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Commitment to learning and professional development. Ability to obtain Washington Life & Disability insurance license. Willingness to pursue SIE + Series 6 or 7 + Series 63/66 within 12 months. Prior financial experience not required. Platform support for 1099 broker-affiliated associates Training allowance and performance-based incentives. Sponsorship for required licenses and continuous training. Flexible schedule with strong work‑life balance. Industry-leading, production-tiered compensation structure with transparent tier progression. 4‑week intensive joint-field training with leadership. 100% book portability from day one. Access to NLG (A+) and a broad multi-carrier shelf for product fit. Premium Finance team, Advanced Markets, ESI Illuminations (FMAX/Fidelity), Planning & Design department. Team override on First-Year Commissions (FYC) as you develop junior advisors. Clear Associate → Senior Associate → Managing Director career path. #J-18808-Ljbffr