Entry Level, Financial Planner
Equitable Advisors
Manhattan, NYFresher2h agovia LinkedIn
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- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year
- Must know
- Networking
- Work
- On-site in Manhattan
- Pay
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- Listed
- Nov 8, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Equitable Advisors is dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of its clients. If you are passionate about helping individuals and families reach their financial goals, Equitable Advisors offers a structured path to becoming a wealth manager through licensing and employment.
Role Highlights
- Client Engagement: Build and nurture client relationships through networking events and portfolio management, ensure consistent communication and progress tracking.
- Financial Strategy Development: Understand clients' financial objectives and risk tolerance to devise personalized strategies, offering clear recommendations and guidance.
- Product and Service Consultation: Discuss financial products and services tailored to clients' unique situations.
- Location: In-office presence required.
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible schedule to maximize productivity and personal time.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and nurture client relationships.
- Ensure consistent communication and progress tracking with clients.
- Understand clients' financial objectives and risk tolerance.
- Devise personalized financial strategies.
- Offer clear recommendations and guidance to clients.
- Discuss financial products and services tailored to clients' unique situations.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Personal Attributes: Values-driven with a track record of success and accomplishment.
- Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities with strong self-confidence.
- Mindset: Entrepreneurial spirit with a desire to positively impact others' lives.
- Collaboration: Ability to work with and learn from top performers.
- Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Training & Development
- FINRA Sponsorship: Provided for required FINRA licensing.
- Preliminary Employment Period (PEP): Comprehensive 120-day hands-on training.
- Virtual University: Access to Equitable Advisors' Virtual University for continuous learning.
- Mentorship: Opportunities for joint work and mentorship.
- Personalized Coaching: Guidance from a local Vice President.
- Leadership Development: Access to Leadership Development School.
- Professional Growth: Encouragement to pursue professional designations such as CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®), Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), and Equitable Advisors’ own Credentialed Holistic Financial Coach program.
Compensation & Benefits
- Sign-On Payment Eligibility: $250-$1,000 after signing the PEP agreement.
- Stable Pay: Biweekly stable pay for up to the first 24 months as a financial professional ($35,500 annually, based on a structured 40-hour workweek).
- Commissions and Bonus: Eligibility to earn commissions and bonus.
- Benefits Eligibility: Health, dental and vision, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), disability, life Insurance, and Transportation Reimbursement Incentive Program (TRIP).