Financial Planning Associate

About the role

We are seeking aspiring Financial Planner Associates for a structured 90-day development program focused on building knowledge, skills, and licensing for a career in financial planning and wealth management.

Responsibilities

• Shadowing client service associates to learn onboarding, account management, and service processes.
• Participating in financial planning meetings, evaluating client goals, and understanding recommendations.
• Developing knowledge of investment products, capital markets, and portfolio construction.
• Studying securities regulations, compliance standards, and fiduciary responsibilities.
• Completing training and licensing coursework for SIE, Series 7, and Series 66 licenses.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Interest in financial planning, wealth management, and investment advisory.
• Strong communication, organizational, and learning skills.
• Commitment to professional development and licensing success.

Key Success Metrics

• Completion of training.
• Passing licensing exams.
• Demonstrating regulatory understanding, leading to readiness for advisory roles.

Core competencies:

• Client focus.
• Communication.
• Analytical skills.
• Regulatory awareness.
• Attention to detail.
• Teamwork.
• Ethics.