Bilingual Investment Advisor

Edelman Financial Engines; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Health plan

Dental plan

Wellness programs

401(k) contributions

Job summary

Edelman Financial Engines is seeking an Investment Advisor for the Engagement Center to deliver personalized financial advice, help clients achieve their goals, and grow assets while upholding our client-first, values-led culture.

You’ll conduct goal-based conversations in English and Spanish, review plans with a consultative approach, and pursue opportunities to enhance client outcomes. Bachelor’s degree, Spanish fluency, and Series 65 licensing (or enrollment) are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Fluent in Spanish with ability to converse about financial concepts
• Strong customer service mindset and goal-driven approach

Responsibilities

• Achieve/exceed engagement center performance targets.
• Handle inbound and bilingual calls to review goals and motivate action.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Edelman Financial Engines’ planning philosophy, products and services.
• Engage with clients by phone, conducting goal-based conversations in English and Spanish.
• Manage time and client inflows within a set schedule.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Customer service

Communication

Financial planning understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance / Economics / related field

Job description

At Edelman Financial Engines (EFE), our purpose is to guide people with the financial advice they need to thrive.

We believe that every dollar saved represents a lifetime of hard work and aspirations, and every dollar invested has a job to do for our clients. That’s why we are committed to managing our clients’ investments by truly understanding them as people first and then delivering advice, strategies and solutions to help them feel confident about the plans they are making, whether for today, tomorrow, or in the great unknown future. Our goal is to build long-term relationships based on respect, integrity, and a belief that our responsibility is to help people make smart investments decisions in every stage of their lives.

Our culture is grounded in our CORE values: Client First, One Team, Respectful Candor, and Endless Curiosity. These values guide everything we do, for our clients and each other. We are committed to moving forward together. If you are inspired by purpose-driven work and a collaborative, values-led culture, we invite you to explore a career with us.

As an Investment Advisor on the Engagement Center team, you’ll demonstrate the value of our products, services, and reputation. By providing outstanding financial advice and a personalized client experience, you will increase client happiness, referrals, repeat business, and asset retention.

We are looking for someone who has a desire to help people and provide strategies to help them succeed financially. If you have the heart of a teacher, kindness, and compassion, this may be the opportunity for you!

Responsibilities

• Conduct business with the goal of achieving/exceeding performance targets for engagement center metrics: opportunity generation, client enrollment, client retention, and customer survey scores.
• Take inbound & bi-lingual calls to review financial goals to uncover needs and opportunities; provide consultative mentorship to empower action and support achievement of the client’s personal financial goals
• Demonstrate knowledge of the company financial planning philosophy and approach, products and services, investment strategies, and other aspects of personal financial planning.
• Ability to engage with clients over the phone & conduct goal-based conversations in both English & Spanish; accurately & efficiently to resolve client issues.
• Effectively manage time, client inflows and processes while adhering to a set schedule within the engagement center.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required and/or equivalent level of professional work experience. Prefer degree in Finance, Economics, Financial Planning, or related field.
• Bilingual; Fluent in Spanish and able to converse with clients using Spanish financial acumen
• Exceptional customer service experience and strong desire to help people
• Goal driven, with a passion for talking to clients over the phone to uncover their financial needs and advise on client’s financial goals
• Aptitude and/or experience working with computer-based tools for account management
• Possess the Series 65 or Series 66 securities license, or be willing to go through our training program to earn the Series 65 securities license within the first 3 months of employment

Edelman Financial Engines takes a market-based approach to pay. The expected base salary range for this role nationally is $54,700 - $69,600. However, final base pay will be carefully determined based on several factors, including responsibilities, job-related skills, relevant experience, geographic location, and market conditions. Additionally, this role may be eligible for other forms of compensation and benefits, such as a discretionary bonus, health, dental and other wellness plans, and 401(k) contributions.

Your recruiter can share more about the specific benefits eligible for this role during the hiring process.

About Edelman Financial Engines

Since 1986, Edelman Financial Engines has been committed to always acting in the best interests of our clients. We were founded on the belief that all investors – not just the wealthy – deserve access to personal, comprehensive financial planning and investment advice. Recognized by Barron’s as a top RIA firm for eight years in a row (awarded each September (2018-2025) based on prior 12-month data through June 30)1, we support more than 1.27 million clients across 140+ offices nationwide and manage over $324 billion in assets 2. Our unique approach to serving clients combines our advanced methodology and proprietary technology with the attention of a dedicated personal financial planner. Every client’s situation and goals are unique, and the powerful fusion of high-tech and high touch allows Edelman Financial Engines to deliver the personal plan and financial confidence that everyone deserves.

For more information, please visit EdelmanFinancialEngines.com.

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1 The Barron’s Top 100 RIA Firms list, an annual ranking of independent advisory firms, is based on qualitative and quantitative criteria. Firms elect to participate but do not pay to be included in the ranking. The 2018 ranking refers to Edelman Financial Services, LLC, which combined its advisory business in its entirety with Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. (FEA) in November 2018. For the same survey, FEA received a precombination ranking of 12th.

2 Edelman Financial Engines data, as of September 30, 2025