2026 Apprentice Financial Advisor Program

D.A. Davidson • Seattle, WA

111d • $22 - $22

About The Position

D.A. Davidson Companies is an independent, employee-owned company with a rich history spanning more than 80 years. We are dedicated to conducting our business in accordance with the highest standards of integrity and ethics, and delivering outstanding service to our clients and each other. We support a friendly, open and supportive culture, and encourage candid communication and productive engagement that make our companies and each of us better. Just as we work to improve our clients’ financial well-being, we also work to strengthen local communities—and giving back is one of our core values. You can learn more about our company culture and impact in our latest annual report. Founded in 1935, D.A. Davidson has been offering personalized wealth management services and solutions rooted in the values, stability, and discipline of our employee-owned company for more than 90 years. The Apprentice Financial Advisor Program is designed to provide a multi-year and multi-faceted training program for individuals looking to join our best-in-class team of Financial Advisors. The Apprentice Financial Advisor Program is a paid three-year developmental and informative program that prepares our next generation of outstanding Financial Professionals. Training is immersive and hands-on, combining collaborative learning with practical real-life experience, utilizing the tools and technology vital to build an exciting career as a Financial Advisor. Our apprentices receive ongoing coaching and mentorship and have many opportunities to engage and learn from established Financial Advisors at the firm. They also earn the FINRA SIE, Series 7, Series 66, and Insurance Licenses. Upon completion of the program, Apprentices are positioned for success and well-prepared to start their own practice as a Financial Advisor or join an established financial practice (team or individual) as a producing team member, adding value to the practice by offering straightforward advice, personalized solutions, and investment guidance to new and existing clients.

Requirements

• Desiring a career path that eventually leads to the prospect of uncapped compensation.
• Seeking comprehensive Financial Advisor training.
• Eager to leverage your passion for helping others with your curiosity in the financial services industry.
• Team-oriented with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Open to relocation opportunities.
• A college graduate within the last three years with either a bachelor’s or master’s degree OR a business professional with 1-3 years of financial services or transferable experience.

Responsibilities

• Learn wealth planning techniques and strategies.
• Delve into the complexities of financial and estate planning.
• Become a specialist on the firm’s financial planning software, MoneyGuidePro®.
• Serve as a subject matter expert to Financial Advisors throughout the firm.
• Create Davidson-branded collateral on complex financial planning topics.
• Participate in discovery and plan creation alongside the Wealth Planning Group.
• Advise and guide clients through investment strategies and proposals.
• Identify opportunities to help clients achieve their financial goals.
• Participate in intensive training programs in Great Falls, MT, and Seattle.
• Engage with Senior Financial Advisors to learn about managing a practice.

Benefits

• $22 - $22 an hour

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree