Financial Advisor

Edward Jones · Winchester, VA · 1 mo ago

On-siteFinance$45k–$100k/yrFull-time

About Edward Jones

Edward Jones is a Fortune 500 company with over 9 million clients and 20 000 financial advisors across the U.S. and Canada. The firm is privately‑owned, focusing on clients rather than shareholder returns, and its purpose is to partner for positive impact to improve the lives of clients, colleagues, and communities. Edward Jones emphasizes an innovative, flexible, and inclusive culture where associates are seen, heard, respected, and supported.

Role Overview

Financial advisors partner with clients to help them achieve long‑term financial goals such as retirement, wealth building, estate strategies, and education funding. As a financial advisor you will develop and grow your own practice, supported by a branch team, a home‑office team, and regional advisors. The firm provides paid training to become registered and licensed, a firm‑provided branch office, and a broad support network. Advisors enjoy uncapped earning potential, a compensation package that includes commissions, profit sharing, and incentive travel, as well as flexibility to balance personal and professional lives.

Key Responsibilities

Build relationships to create new clients via face‑to‑face and virtual sourcing strategies (residential, business, networking, introductions and referrals, social media, speaking engagements).
Deeply understand clients’ and prospective clients’ needs, priorities, and concerns to accelerate trust and create personalized, comprehensive strategies.
Oversee branch processes, roles, and responsibilities to ensure a high‑quality, streamlined client experience consistent with firm policies, regulatory requirements, and ethical guidelines.
Engage the branch team to create, monitor, and adjust the branch business plan to increase effectiveness and achieve desired results.
Create a highly engaging branch environment of mutual trust, respect, feedback, and accountability.

Qualifications

At least one of the following:
- A bachelor’s degree (strongly preferred) or equivalent work‑related experience in the securities/financial services industry.
- Financial services and/or sales experience.
- Financial services registration, licensing, or certification.
- Professional and/or military career progression.
Licensing: SIE (obtainable without firm sponsorship), Series 7 and Series 66 required; FINRA registrations must be obtained within three months; state insurance licenses required.
Commitment to ongoing training and continuing‑education requirements to keep licenses in good standing.
Demonstrated ambition, self‑motivation, and ability to build long‑term client relationships.
Interest in financial services/markets, love of learning, strong relationship‑building skills, critical thinking ability, and passion for new opportunities.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
Voluntary benefits such as accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance.
Disability income continuation, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage at no cost to advisors.
401(k) retirement plan.
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
Flexible schedule with paid sick leave and paid time off where required by law.
Eligibility for bonuses, profit sharing, paid medical and parental leave (subject to eligibility), and the firm’s Travel Award Program.
Employee Assistance Program for all associates.

Compensation

The financial advisor compensation program includes trainee pay, a supplemental salary for up to five years, commissions, and compensation for new assets gathered during the first five years. The supplemental starting salary range is $45,000 – $100,000, with the potential for additional earnings through commissions, profit sharing, and incentive travel as performance improves.