2027 Apprentice Financial Advisor Program

About the role

D.A. Davidson Companies is an independent, employee‑owned firm with a 90‑year history. The Apprentice Financial Advisor Program is a paid three‑year developmental program that prepares participants to become Financial Advisors. Apprentices receive training, mentorship, and earn the FINRA SIE, Series 7, Series 66, and Insurance Licenses, with a choice to pursue the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ or Certified Wealth Strategist® credential. The program spans two years at the Seattle corporate office followed by a third‑year branch placement at various D.A. Davidson locations. Interview timeline: applications accepted September 14 – October 16, 2026; first and second round interviews in November 2026; final panel interview December 11, 2026 in Seattle; offers by year‑end; program begins Monday, July 12, 2027 in Seattle.

Responsibilities

• Year 1 (Seattle): learn wealth planning techniques, financial and estate planning, become specialist on MoneyGuidePro® software; serve as subject matter expert in the Planning Resource Center; create Davidson‑branded collateral on complex financial planning topics; participate in discovery and plan creation with the Wealth Planning Group and Davidson Private Wealth; work with senior planners and contribute to in‑person training sessions at branches.
• Year 2 (Seattle): serve as a key member of the Financial Services Representative (FSR) Team, advising clients on investment strategies and proposals; visit and observe multiple branch locations; participate in intensive training programs in Great Falls, MT and Seattle with other trainees; engage with senior advisors to learn practice management; begin discussions with firm leaders about starting a practice or joining a growing team.
• Year 3 (Branch Office): move to an existing D.A. Davidson branch (location based on preference, opportunity, management discretion); serve in a variety of roles and responsibilities to gain hands‑on wealth‑management experience.

Requirements

• College graduate within the last three years with a bachelor’s or master’s degree, OR a business professional with 1‑3 years of financial services or transferable experience.
• Must be able to obtain FINRA SIE, Series 7, Series 66, and Washington State insurance licenses.
• Willing to relocate as needed for branch placement.

Skills

• Team‑oriented with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Desire for a career path leading to uncapped compensation.
• Eagerness to leverage passion for helping others with curiosity in the financial services industry.
• Open to relocation opportunities.