Associate Financial Advisor
Join a financial services firm where your contributions are valued. Edward Jones is a Fortune 500¹ company where people come first. With over 9 million clients and 20,000 financial advisors across the U.S. and Canada, we’re proud to be privately-owned, placing the focus on our clients rather than shareholder returns.
About the Role
As an associate financial advisor at Edward Jones, you’ll work with the broader practice team - collaborating with one or more financial advisors and client support teammates - to deliver personalized financial strategies and exceptional client service. In partnership with the financial advisor, you’ll play a critical role in sourcing new clients, building and maintaining client relationships and contributing to the practice’s overall business outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Build and deepen client relationships by supporting discovery conversations, gathering key financial information, and helping advance personalized financial plans aligned with client goals and priorities
- Support comprehensive financial planning by preparing analysis, modeling scenarios, and helping align investments to client goals, life events, and long-term priorities
- Guide portfolio strategy and implementation by researching performance, allocation, and costs; preparing proposals; and supporting investment adjustments in alignment with suitability and firm guidance
- Partner with the financial advisor and practice team to deliver ongoing financial planning, including monitoring progress, preparing reviews, and adjusting strategies as client needs evolve
- Contribute to client and practice growth by supporting outreach, referrals, and community engagement that introduces clients to a relationship-based financial planning experience
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree, equivalent professional experience, or a background in financial services, sales, or a field that has developed your ability to build relationships and achieve results
- Demonstrated experience in sales, business development, client relationship management, or a role requiring strong interpersonal communication skills
- Self-motivation and a strong drive to achieve goals - you hold yourself accountable and thrive in a performance-oriented environment
- Clear, confident communication skills - able to simplify complex concepts and guide meaningful client conversations
- Willingness to obtain Series 7, Series 66, and state insurance licenses within three months of hire - all licensing is fully sponsored and supported by Edward Jones
- Comfort learning and applying financial planning software and digital engagement tools
Qualifications
- 3–5 years of experience in financial services, investment advisory or wealth management
- CFP® (Certified Financial Planner) designation or active progress toward it
- Familiarity with financial planning tools such as MoneyGuide or Salesforce
Skills
- Partial securities licensing (such as the SIE exam) is a genuine plus - but please don't let an incomplete licensing profile stop you from applying. If you bring strong sales instincts or a passion for financial services, we want to hear from you
Benefits
- A culture of continuous improvement and professional development
- Full-time Associates receive the following benefits:
- Medical and prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary benefits (such as accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness)
- Short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage
- Health savings account, and flexible spending account
- 401k retirement plan
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
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. As a salaried professional, you can also expect...