Associate Financial Advisor

Join a financial services firm where your contributions are valued. Edward Jones is a Fortune 500 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. Behind everything we do is our purpose: We partner for positive impact to improve the lives of our clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society.

About the role

Demand for human-delivered, personalized financial advice has never been greater — and right now, qualified financial advisors are in short supply. If you're a driven professional ready to build something meaningful, this is your moment to step into a career with real impact, firm-wide support and long-term growth potential.

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

What could set you apart?

• 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.
• 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

Benefits

As a salaried professional, you can also expect a culture of continuous improvement and professional development. Full-time Associates receive the following benefits:

• Medical and prescription drug coverage
• Dental and vision coverage
• Voluntary benefits (such as accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness)
• Short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage (provided at no cost to associates)
• 401k retirement plan
• Tax-advantaged accounts: health savings account and flexible spending account
• Ten paid holidays
• 15 days of vacation for new associates beginning on January 1 of each year, as well as sick time, personal days, and a paid day for volunteerism
• Eligibility for bonuses and profit sharing
• Employee Assistance Program

Pay

The hiring minimum and maximum range shown is a subset of the total pay range. There is also an opportunity for merit-based salary increases as you progress in the Associate Financial Advisor role.