Financial Advisor Associate

Threadneedle group; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading diversified financial services firm as you build your own book of business while supporting seasoned financial advisors. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with clients, develop financial plans, and create a robust marketing strategy to meet client acquisition goals. You will be part of a collaborative team, ensuring a high standard of service and ethical practices. With a strong focus on professional growth, you'll gain valuable insights and skills in financial planning, all while contributing to meaningful client relationships. This is a fantastic opportunity to thrive in a goal-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Support seasoned financial advisors in achieving client financial goals.
• Gather and analyze data to develop financial planning recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Obtain required licenses/credentials within 150 days of hire.
• Develop and execute a marketing plan for client acquisition.

Skills

Client Relationship Management

Financial Planning

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Work with an experienced advisor to build a personal book of business and help shape clients' financial future, by developing an ongoing financial planning relationship focused on accomplishing clients' goals. Build a pipeline, complete with personal and professional contacts and new leads.

Key Responsibilities

1. Obtain your required licenses/credentials within 150 days of hire:

• FINRA Series 7
• Active State Securities Agent Registration (S63 or S66)
• Active IAR Registration (S65 or S66)
• State Life, Health Insurance, and Variable Products lines

Attend and engage in licensing coaching, as required. Be accountable for making progress within the program’s licensing and appointment preparation timelines.

Assist seasoned financial advisor(s) in working with clients to achieve their financial goals.

Serve as a key team practice member, creating and delivering a unique client experience that differentiates the practice.

Provide support to clients and prospects by serving them holistically and/or specializing in products or services. Responsibilities may include:

• Develop and execute a robust marketing plan to achieve the practice’s client acquisition goals.
• Identify clients to engage or re-engage in financial planning relationships.
• Gather and analyze data and develop financial planning recommendations.
• Help prepare and/or deliver financial plans. Foster ongoing financial planning relationships with clients.
• Become a product expert. Serve clients and prospects in this capacity, run illustrations, and develop product-centric recommendations.
• Manage specific parts of the business, e.g., operations, recommend process improvements, own staff meeting agendas, monitor budgets/expenses, etc.
• Manage the practice’s client service model and ensure consistent execution.

Follow high standards of business and professional ethics, and adhere to legal and regulatory requirements when serving clients and prospects and performing all work-related activities.

Required Qualifications

• Support a seasoned financial advisor or advisors as part of a team practice.

Preferred Qualifications

• Four-year college degree from an accredited institution.
• High level of confidence, perseverance, and a strong desire to succeed in a goal-oriented environment.
• Demonstrate accountability for results.
• Outstanding verbal, written, and listening communication skills.
• Willingness and desire to learn from seasoned financial advisors and be part of a collaborative, team-centric environment.

About Our Company

We’re a diversified financial services leader with more than $1 trillion in assets under management and administration as of 2022. Our team of 20,000 people in more than 20 countries advise and manage assets and income for over 2 million individual, small business, and institutional clients. We are a longstanding leader in financial planning and advice, a global asset manager, and an insurer. Our focus on clients and strong financial foundation connects our businesses - Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments, and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities. We foster meaningful careers, invest in the future, and make a difference for clients, communities, and stakeholders worldwide.

Compensation and Employment Details

Base Salary Range: $54,100 - $76,000

Ameriprise Financial is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, gender identity, disability, veteran status, marital status, family status, or any other legally protected status.

Employment Type: Full-time

Exempt Status: Non-Exempt

Job Family Group: Sales

Line of Business: AAG Ameriprise Advisor Group