Registered Client Service Associate

Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 89,544,000 - 110,208,000; Full time

Job summary

Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC in the United States seeks a Registered Client Service Associate to support high-producing advisors by preparing portfolio materials, conducting investment research, and coordinating client meetings to strengthen relationships.

The role emphasizes client service, data accuracy, and compliance, with opportunities to develop financial planning skills. Requires Series 7 and state registrations; in-office collaboration is expected five days a week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required.
• 3 - 5 years relevant experience in client service is expected.
• Licensing: Series 7 and securities registrations or ability to obtain soon.
• Experience working in a client service environment with strong numerical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist advisor(s) in servicing clients including preparing financial plans and research.
• Prepare client meeting materials, schedule and summarize meetings, and follow up.
• Process new business paperwork and coordinate signatures and submissions.
• Coordinate marketing events and manage related documentation.
• Provide general administrative support and client communications.

Skills

Client service

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication across levels

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Software proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Series 7 license or ability to obtain within 150 days

State securities agent registration (S63 or S66) or ability to obtain within 150 days

IAR registration (S65 or S66) or ability to obtain within 150 days

Life, Accident, and Health licenses & Variable Contracts or ability to obtain within 150 days

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM / contact manager

Portfolio analysis tools

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.

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

Do you have financial planning experience and want to advance your career with an industry-leading firm? Ameriprise Financial is America’s leader in financial planning and ranked #1 in customer dedication. As a Registered Client Service Associate, you will provide dedicated support to high producing advisor(s) by preparing portfolio materials for client meetings, leverage your analytical skills to build financial plans, and lead client interactions to retain and develop deeper relationships. At Ameriprise Financial, we take pride in providing our clients with a personalized experience every step of the way; if you thrive in an environment where you can help others and build a positive impact on a client’s overall experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist advisor(s) in servicing clients including preparing financial plans, conducting investment research and completing trades and transactions as described by the advisor.
• Prepare and summarize client meetings by scheduling and confirming meetings, entering data into contact manager, building the agenda and summary of meetings, escorting clients to advisor meeting and providing vital follow-up.
• Ensure new business paperwork is submitted efficiently which includes preparation of forms and documentation for submission to home office, acquisition of appropriate signatures, tracking of new insurance applications and coordination of rollovers.
• Coordinate marketing events which include organizing the event, contacting vendors, finalizing event details, crafting marketing compliance documentation and managing event marketing reimbursement.
• Provide general administrative duties such as answering the advisors’ phone, processing expense management reports, preparing routine client correspondence, supporting closes, setting up client documents and new business correspondence and alerts.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or equivalent.
• 3 - 5 Years Relevant Experience Required.
• Series 7 or ability to obtain within 150 days.
• State securities agent registration (S63 or S66) or ability to obtain within 150 days.
• Experience working in a client service environment.
• Detail-oriented, strong math, and analytical skills. Good organization and time management skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and prioritize effectively. Able to independently work with minimal direct supervision.
• Able to communicate with all levels within the organization. Process oriented and can work with a team.
• Strong computer and software skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• State IAR registration (S65 or S66) or ability to obtain within 150 days.
• Life, Accident, and Health licenses & Variable Contracts or ability to obtain within 150 days.

Visa Sponsorship

Applicants must have a valid work authorization that does not now, or in the future, require visa sponsorship for employment in the United States (e.g., H-1B, F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, TN).

In-Office Collaboration

We are a client-centric, relationship-based business. Working together, in-person, is foundational to how we achieve results. By fostering a culture of face-to-face collaboration, idea sharing, productivity and personal connection, we deliver for our stakeholders — clients, advisors, employees and shareholders. Employees in this role work in the office five (5) days per week.

Base Pay Salary

The estimated hourly rate for this role is $31.53 - $38.50/ hour. We have a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy. Your initial total compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographical work location. In addition, most of our roles are eligible for variable pay in the form of bonus, commissions, and/or long-term incentives depending on the role. We also have a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well-being, including but not limited to vacation time, sick time, 401(k), and health, dental and life insurances.

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full time

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Non-Exempt

Job Family Group

Business Support & Operations

Line of Business

AAG Ameriprise Advisor Group

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.