Financial Advisor Associate

00015 Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC.; North Shore (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Ameriprise Financial is seeking a driven individual to join our Advisor Group as an entry-level financial advisor trainee in Virginia. You will build a personal book of business and develop ongoing client relationships focused on helping clients achieve their goals.

You will work with seasoned financial advisor(s) to deliver comprehensive planning, learn licensing requirements (Series 7, S63/S66, S65/S66, Life/Health) within 150 days, and participate in client acquisition and practice

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree from an accredited institution.
• Strong verbal, written and listening communication skills.
• Willingness to learn from seasoned financial advisors and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Obtain required licenses/credentials within 150 days of hire (FINRA Series 7, S63/S66, S65/S66, State Life/Health/Variable products).
• Attend licensing coaching and meet timelines for appointment preparation.
• Assist seasoned financial advisor(s) in servicing clients to help achieve financial goals.
• Develop and execute a marketing plan to acquire clients and grow the practice.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Listening skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About Our Company

About Our Company We’re a diversified financial services leader with more than $1.5 trillion in assets under management, administration and advisement as of year-end 2024. Our team of 22,000 people across 19 countries, serves more than 3.5 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 unwavering focus on our clients and strong financial foundation connects each of our unique businesses – Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities. Here, we foster meaningful careers, invest in the future, and make a difference for clients, institutions and communities around the world.

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

• 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 help them 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.
• Specialized 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., manage operations, recommend process improvements, own staff meeting agendas, monitor budgets/expenses, etc.
  • Manage the practice’s client service model and consistent execution.
• Follow high standards of business and professional ethics and legal and regulatory requirements when serving client and prospects and performing all work-related activities.

Required Qualifications

Join Ameriprise in a team practice and support a seasoned financial advisor or advisors.

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. Show accountability to your results. Outstanding verbal, written and listening communication skills. Willingness and desire to learn from seasoned financial advisor(s) and be part of a collaborative, team-centric environment.

Base Pay Salary

$31,200-$31,200 Full-Time/Part-Time Full time Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt Job Family Group Sales Line of Business AAG Ameriprise Advisor Group Ameriprise Financial

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Ameriprise Financial is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, disability status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, speak to your recruiter to discuss how we can support you.

About Ameriprise Financial

Since 1894, Ameriprise Financial has helped people feel more confident about their financial future. Guided by strong values and a deep commitment to clients, we've remained a trusted leader in financial planning and advice for more than 130 years. Through our businesses, Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance & Annuities, we deliver advice, investment and protection solutions designed for long-term success.

While each business brings distinct capabilities and expertise, all are united by our unwavering focus on clients and a strong financial foundation. For you, that means the opportunity to build a meaningful career in a high-performing, collaborative culture where your expertise can grow, your contributions are valued and your work can make a real impact.

As a global financial services company with three complementary businesses, the breadth of our capabilities sets us apart. It also creates unique opportunities for employees to learn, collaborate and grow their careers: Ameriprise Financial: Financial planning, advice and wealth management. Columbia Threadneedle Investments: Global asset management serving individual, institutional and corporate clients. RiverSource Insurance & Annuities: Products and solutions designed to help clients protect and grow their wealth.

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