Financial Advisor Associate

About the Role

Work with an experienced advisor to build a personal book of business and help shape clients' financial future, by developing an ongoing financial planning relationship focused on accomplishing clients goals. Build a pipeline, complete with personal and professional contacts and new leads.

Key Responsibilities

• Obtain required licenses/credentials within 150 days of hire:
• FINRA Series 7
• Active State Securities Agent Registration (S63 or S66)
• Active IAR Registration (S65 or S66)
• State Life, Health Insurance and Variable Products lines.
• Attend and engage in licensing coaching, as required.
• Be accountable for making progress within the program’s licensing and appointment preparation timelines.
• Assist seasoned financial advisor(s) in working with clients to help them achieve their financial goals.
• Serve as a key team practice member, creating and delivering a unique client experience that differentiates the practice.
• Provide support to clients and prospects by serving them holistically and/or specializing in products or services.

Specialized responsibilities may include:

• Develop and execute a robust marketing plan to achieve the practice’s client acquisition goals.
• Identify clients to engage or re-engage in financial planning relationships.
• Gather and analyze data and develop financial planning recommendations.
• Help prepare and/or deliver financial plans.
• Foster ongoing financial planning relationships with clients.
• Become a product expert. Serve clients and prospects in this capacity, run illustrations and develop product-centric recommendations.
• Manage specific parts of the business, e.g., manage operations, recommend process improvements, own staff meeting agendas, monitor budgets/expenses.
• Manage the practice’s client service model and consistent execution.
• Follow high standards of business and professional ethics and legal and regulatory requirements when serving client and prospects and performing all work-related activities.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Join Ameriprise in a team practice and support a seasoned financial advisor or advisors.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree from an accredited institution (Preferred).
• High level of confidence, perseverance, and a strong desire to succeed in a goal-oriented environment.
• Accountability for your results.
• Outstanding verbal, written, and listening communication skills.
• Willingness and desire to learn from seasoned financial advisor(s) and be part of a collaborative, team-centric environment.