Registered Client Service Associate

Threadneedle group; Monterey (CA); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits program

Bonuses and incentives

Job summary

Ameriprise Financial, a leader in financial planning and advice, seeks a Registered Client Service Associate to support high-producing advisors with financial plans, portfolio materials, and client interactions. The role emphasizes in-person collaboration and a client-centric approach, with a five-day-a-week office presence.

Qualified candidates have 3–5 years of relevant experience, Series 7 or the ability to obtain it within 150 days, and securities registrations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s 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.

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.

Skills

Client service

Analytical skills

Time management

Multitasking

Independent work

Communication

Team player

Tech proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

CRM systems

Portfolio software

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

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, we invite you to take your career to the next level.

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

Group Business Support & Operations

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. 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.

Historical Background

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.