Financial Advisor

The Vanguard Group; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

The Vanguard Group is seeking an early-career financial advisor/paraplanner in a hybrid role. You will cultivate trusted client relationships, assess goals, risk tolerance, and circumstances to deliver tailored financial advice and strategies.

Expect collaboration with sales and internal teams to onboard clients into advice services. You will educate clients on Vanguard funds and investment principles while maintaining compliant, high-quality client records and utilizing advanced planning tools.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of advisory or paraplanner experience.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent; degree preferred.
• SIE and Series 65 or 66 licenses required before start; compliance-driven role.
• CFP certification preferred; corporate CFP program support available.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain trusted client relationships through conversations to understand goals, needs, risk tolerance, and circumstances.
• Provide tailored financial advice and guidance, developing investment strategies to support client goals and long‑term financial success.
• Educate clients on Vanguard funds, products, services, and investment principles to help informed decisions.
• Collaborate with sales reps and internal teams to onboard clients into Vanguard advice services and ensure a seamless experience.
• Maintain accurate client records and comply with policies, methodologies, regulatory requirements, and standards.

Skills

Financial advisory

Client relationship management

Compliance knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

CRM software

Financial planning tools

Job description

Responsibilities

Build and maintain trusted client relationships through meaningful conversations to understand each client’s financial goals, needs, priorities, risk tolerance, and individual circumstances. Provide tailored financial advice and guidance based on each client’s unique needs, developing investment strategies that support their goals and long-term financial success. Deliver financial advice and portfolio guidance while educating clients on relevant Vanguard funds, products, services, and investment principles to help them make informed financial decisions. Serve as a trusted advisor and behavioral coach, helping clients navigate financial decisions, stay focused on their goals, and take meaningful action. Partner with sales representatives and other internal teams to transition and onboard clients into advice services and deliver a seamless client experience. Deliver a high-quality client experience through personalized interactions, proactive engagement, digital capabilities, and timely follow-through on commitments. Maintain accurate client records and follow applicable Vanguard policies, investment methodologies, regulatory requirements, and compliance standards. Apply technology effectively to support virtual client interactions, financial planning discussions, and efficient execution of daily responsibilities. Build and maintain knowledge of financial planning, capital markets, investment products, and industry developments to strengthen the advice and guidance provided to clients. Collaborate with colleagues in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment while continuing to develop financial planning and advisory expertise.

Qualifications

1-2 years of experience in advisory or paraplanner roles. Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Undergraduate degree is preferred. SIE and Series 65 or 66 licenses required prior to start. This job requires the SIE, Series 7, and 66 regulatory licenses and/or registrations (e.g., FINRA, state, SFC). These will be determined by Compliance based on role specific requirements and responsibilities. CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification preferred, with a commitment to pursue the designation. We offer a corporate CFP® program to support crew in acquiring the certification.

Special Factors Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission - we're on a mission. To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience. Vanguard, one of the world's leading investment management companies, serves individual investors, institutions, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and financial professionals. We have a diverse and talented crew with a culture that promotes teamwork, along with an unwavering focus on serving our clients' best interests.