Financial Advisor

Edward Jones; Bloomingdale (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid sick leave and time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Edward Jones is looking for motivated individuals to become financial advisors. This role offers comprehensive training, a supportive network, and the opportunity to build a rewarding career.

Your responsibilities will include establishing client relationships and providing tailored financial solutions. Ideal candidates will have a strong interest in financial services, a willingness to learn, and excellent interpersonal skills.

New advisors can expect a competitive compensation package that includes commissions, bonuses, and various benefits.

Qualifications

• Strongly preferred bachelor’s degree or equivalent work-related experience.
• Experience in financial services and/or sales.
• Willingness to acquire financial services registration and licensing.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships through various sourcing strategies.
• Understand client needs to create personalized strategies.
• Ensure a high-quality client experience.

Skills

Interest in financial services

Long-term relationship building

Critical thinking

Determination to succeed

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in financial services

Tools

Financial services registration

Licensing and certification

Job description

Job posting will remain open for 30 days, from 15-May-2026.

Support & Compensation

• Paid training – Get registered and licensed and learn how to be a financial advisor with the industry’s top training program¹.
• Salary for the first five years as you begin to build your practice².
• A firm‑provided branch office in the community.
• Branch office support to lighten your workload.
• A support network that extends from your branch office to your region to the home office – you’ll work independently, but will have a team of thousands backing you every step of the way.

You can also expect:

• No ceiling to your earning potential and growth, and your compensation is tied to the effort you put in.
• A compensation package that includes opportunities for commissions, profit sharing and incentive travel.
• The flexibility that you need to balance your personal and professional lives – the best of both worlds.
• A culture of continuous improvement and professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Build relationships to create new clients via face‑to‑face and virtual sourcing strategies (residential, business, networking, introductions and referrals, social media, and speaking engagements).
• Deeply understand clients' and prospective clients' needs, priorities, and concerns to accelerate trust and create personalized, comprehensive strategies to help them achieve their goals.
• Oversee branch processes, roles, and responsibilities to ensure a high‑quality, streamlined client experience consistent with firm policies and procedures, regulatory requirements, and ethical guidelines.
• Engage the branch team to create, monitor, and adjust the branch business plan to increase branch effectiveness and achieve desired business results.
• Create a highly engaging environment in the branch of mutual trust, respect, feedback and accountability.

Qualities of a Successful Financial Advisor

• An interest in financial services/markets and how they work.
• Love of learning and challenges, including determination to succeed.
• Skilled in long‑term relationship building.
• Comfortable in your ability to think critically.
• Passion for new opportunities.

Ideal Candidate Self‑Assessment

• Learning to be a financial advisor through our comprehensive training program.
• Delivering personalized investment and financial solutions to your clients.
• Taking ownership of your business’s growth and success.
• Meeting professional and personal objectives as they relate to building your practice.
• Working in and positively impacting your local community.

Skills / Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred or equivalent work‑related experience within the securities/financial services industry.
• Financial services and/or sales experience.
• Financial services registration, licensing, or certification.
• Professional and/or military career progression.

Licensing

• SIE (which can be obtained without firm sponsorship), Series 7 and Series 66 will be required; if not currently registered, registrations may be obtained at Edward Jones during the assigned paid study period.
• FINRA registrations required within three months. State insurance licenses will be required.
• As an associate, you are required to complete ongoing training offered by the firm and regulatory authorities (FINRA and SEC), as well as required CE training to ensure licenses remain in good standing.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary benefits (accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness).
• Disability income continuation, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage at no cost to financial advisors.
• 401(k) retirement plan and tax‑advantaged accounts: health savings account and flexible spending account.
• Paid sick leave and paid time off where required by applicable law.
• Bonuses, profit sharing, paid medical and parental leave for eligible financial advisors.
• Participation in the firm’s Travel Award Program.
• Employee Assistance Program for all associates.

Compensation

New financial advisor compensation program includes trainee pay, supplemental salary for up to five years, commissions and compensation for new assets gathered for the first five years.

Supplemental Starting Salary Range: $45,000 - $100,000.

Edward Jones does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.