Financial Advisor

MassMutual; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Licensing and education support

Structured hands-on training

Mentorship from senior advisors

Job summary

A leading financial planning firm in Youngstown, Ohio is searching for driven graduates to join their Financial Advisor Development Program. This program provides the necessary training, mentorship, and resources to build your own practice and client base. You will learn to design financial strategies tailored to clients’ needs while committing to ongoing professional development. Ideal candidates are strong communicators who care about helping others achieve financial success, with a focus on building long-term client relationships.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain PA Life Accident and Health License within 3 months.
• Familiarity with financial regulations and industry best practices.
• Experience in customer-facing roles in insurance and investment services.
• Familiarity with financial regulations and industry's best practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and grow your own client base.
• Design personalized financial strategies based on client goals.
• Monitor financial plans as clients’ lives evolve.
• Implement and monitor financial plans as clients’ lives evolve.
• Commit to ongoing professional development to stay ahead in the industry.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Autonomy

Entrepreneurial mindset

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field

Tools

Financial planning tools and software

Financial planning tools

Job description

Launch a Career With Purpose — and the Independence to Shape It

At MassMutual Pittsburgh, we believe the best careers are built, not handed out. Our Financial Advisor Development Program is designed for driven graduates who want the freedom to grow their own practice — with the training, mentorship, and resources of a nationally respected firm behind them.

About MassMutual Pittsburgh

MassMutual Pittsburgh is a full-service financial planning and wealth management firm committed to helping individuals, families, and business owners create, grow, and protect their wealth. As part of the MassMutual network, we combine the strength, stability, and resources of a Fortune 500 company with the collaborative, people-first culture of a close-knit team.

About The Program

Our Financial Advisor Development Program gives you the structure to learn, the support to grow, and the autonomy to build a practice that reflects your strengths.

What You’ll Receive

• Licensing & Education Support: We guide you through the Life, Accident & Health (LAH) licensing process and provide training for the SIE, Series 7, and Series 66 exams.
• Structured, Hands-On Training: Develop real-world skills in financial planning, client relationship management, prospecting, product knowledge, compliance, and business planning.
• Mentorship & Joint Work with Senior Advisors: Work alongside experienced advisors on real client cases — gaining confidence, insight, and practical experience.
• A Clear Path to Building Your Own Practice: Grow your own book of business with ongoing coaching, marketing support, and leadership guidance.

What You’ll Do

• Build and grow your own client base.
• Learn clients’ goals and design personalized financial strategies.
• Educate clients on financial solutions and guide them through key decisions.
• Implement and monitor financial plans as clients’ lives evolve.
• Commit to ongoing professional development to stay ahead in the industry.

Who Thrives Here

We’re looking for individuals who want more than a job — they want a career with impact.

• Recent graduates from any major (Finance/Business helpful but not required).
• Entrepreneurial thinkers who are motivated by autonomy.
• Strong communicators who enjoy building relationships.
• People who care deeply about helping others achieve long-term success.

Build Something That Matters

If you’re ready to take ownership of your career, make a meaningful difference in people’s lives, and grow with a team that invests in your success, we’d love to connect.

Desired Qualifications

• PA Life Accident and Health License or ability to obtain license in the first 3 months.
• A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• Proficiency in using financial planning tools and software.
• Familiarity with financial regulations and industry's best practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.

Nice-to-Haves

• SIE, FINRA 7 and 66, or ability to obtain them in the first 6 months.
• CFP, CFA, or related professional designation.
• Experience with CRM systems.
• Strong network within the Pittsburgh community.
• Experience in a customer-facing role in insurance and investment services.
• Passionate about making a significant impact in a client’s financial journey, with a focus on building and managing long‑term client relationships.