Associate Financial Advisor

Cetera Financial Group; Guntersville (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation/sick time

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental & vision benefits

Disability benefits

Health savings account

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Regions Bank is seeking an Associate Financial Advisor to work alongside seasoned advisors, gaining hands-on client experience while pursuing required securities licenses. You’ll support client relationships, participate in joint meetings, and help connect clients with suitable investment solutions.

This role offers exposure to wealth management at Regions, with a clear path to full advisor licensure and career progression in a high-touch, service-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a high-touch, client-focused environment.
• Interest in understanding clients’ financial needs and goals.
• Genuine interest in investments, financial planning, and a career as a Financial Advisor.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Financial Advisors and branch partners.
• Strong organization, follow-through, and attention to detail.
• Motivation to learn, grow, and take on increasing responsibility.
• Ability to work toward full licensing within six months or a mutually agreed timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Financial Advisors to support client relationships and deliver a high-touch client experience.
• Coordinate and participate in joint client appointments.
• Prepare for, schedule, and follow up on client meetings.
• Provide coverage for branches without a dedicated Financial Advisor.
• Build strong partnerships with branch teams and help connect clients with financial guidance.
• Respond to client and Financial Advisor needs in a timely, professional manner.
• Maintain accurate and current client information.
• Build knowledge of investment products and solutions that support clients’ financial goals.
• Complete required training and professional development.
• Work toward obtaining required securities registrations and licenses.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Client-focused

Investment interest

Collaborate with advisors

Organization

Attention to detail

Motivation to learn

Licensing within 6 months

Life Insurance License

FINRA registrations (6/7/63/65/66)

Tools

Life Insurance License

FINRA registrations 6/7/63/65/66

Job description

Please Note: This opportunity is not a direct position with Cetera Financial Group. Accepted applicants will become affiliated with Cetera Investment Services LLC (marketed as Cetera Financial Institutions), a broker-dealer that supports and grows wealth management programs on bank or credit union premises.

As an Associate Financial Advisor, you’ll work alongside experienced Financial Advisors, gain hands‑on client experience, deepen your knowledge of investment solutions, and continue working toward the licensing and experience needed to advance into a Financial Advisor role.

If you’re ready to take the next step toward becoming a Financial Advisor, this opportunity with Regions offers a strong foundation for building your career in wealth management.

Primary Responsibilities

• Partner with Financial Advisors to support client relationships and deliver a high‑touch client experience.
• Coordinate and participate in joint client appointments.
• Prepare for, schedule, and follow up on client meetings.
• Provide coverage for branches without a dedicated Financial Advisor.
• Build strong partnerships with branch teams and help connect clients with financial guidance.
• Respond to client and Financial Advisor needs in a timely, professional manner.
• Maintain accurate and current client information.
• Build knowledge of investment products and solutions that support clients’ financial goals.
• Complete required training and professional development.
• Work toward obtaining required securities registrations and licenses.

Qualifications

• Strong relationship‑building and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a high‑touch, client‑focused environment.
• Interest in understanding clients’ financial needs and short- and long‑term goals.
• Genuine interest in investments, financial planning, and a career as a Financial Advisor.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Financial Advisors and branch partners.
• Strong organization, follow‑through, and attention to detail.
• Motivation to learn, grow, and take on increasing responsibility.
• Ability to work toward full licensing within six months or a mutually agreed‑upon timeframe.

Preferred Qualifications

• Life Insurance License strongly preferred.
• FINRA Series 6, 7, 63, 65 and/or 66 registrations preferred, or the ability to obtain required registrations.
• Experience in banking, financial services, insurance, investments, or other client‑facing sales environments preferred.

Compensation: Competitive base salary plus incentive compensation tied to the Financial Advisor partnership structure.

Benefits Information

• Paid Vacation/Sick Time
• 401K with Company Match
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Disability Benefits
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Your Benefits | Regions Bank

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Job Seekers with a Disability

Regions is committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability requiring an accommodation at any point in the application or hiring process, please email your request to [e-mail] or leave a voice message at [phone]. Only requests for a disability based accommodation should be communicated through this central email or telephone number. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed through this process and will not receive a response.