Financial Advisor Associate

00015 Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC.; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. is seeking a motivated individual to partner with an experienced advisor and build a personal client book in Overland Park, KS.

You will help shape clients' financial futures by developing ongoing planning relationships and new leads. You will develop a pipeline, complete licensing within 150 days, and deliver holistic planning support while growing within a collaborative, client-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and work in a team.
• Commitment to licensing requirements within 150 days.

Responsibilities

• Build a personal book of business and pipeline with leads.
• Assist seasoned advisor in working with clients toward goals.
• Develop and deliver a unique client experience that differentiates the practice.
• Help prepare financial plans and gather data for recommendations.
• Follow high standards of ethics and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Relationship building

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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 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.

Employment Details

Full-Time/Part-Time Full time Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt Job Family Group Sales Line of Business AAG Ameriprise Advisor Group

Equal Opportunity 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.

Company Overview

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.

Career Opportunities

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.

Explore Further

• Ameriprise US | Careers
• Ameriprise India | Careers
• Columbia Threadneedle Investments US | Careers
• Columbia Threadneedle Investments EMEA APAC | Careers
• RiverSource | Careers