Associate Financial Advisor

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.

What You'll Do

• 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

What Experience You'll Need

• 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

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

• A culture of continuous improvement and professional development
• 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 provided at no cost to associates
• 401k retirement plan
• Tax-advantaged accounts: health savings account, and flexible spending account
• Ten paid holidays and 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
• Bonuses and profit sharing eligibility
• Employee Assistance Program

Pay

The hiring minimum and maximum range shown below 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.