2027 Apprentice Financial Advisor Program

D.A. Davidson • Seattle, WA

47d • Hybrid

About The Position

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

• 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.
• Open to relocation opportunities.

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• Learn the core competencies of wealth management, with a focus on financial planning techniques, client service skills, and technology.
• Study, sit for, and pass the FINRA SIE, Series 7 and 66 licensing exams, as well as the Washington State insurance exam.
• Begin studying for an additional professional credential (CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ or Certified Wealth Strategist®).
• Learn wealth planning techniques and strategies, delve into the complexities of financial and estate planning, and become a specialist on the firm’s financial planning software, MoneyGuidePro®.
• Serve as a subject matter expert to Financial Advisors throughout the firm as a vital member of the Planning Resource Center, and more broadly, the Wealth Planning Department.
• Contribute to in-person training sessions at various branches throughout the system.
• Create Davidson-branded collateral on complex financial planning topics.
• Participate in discovery and plan creation alongside the Wealth Planning Group and Davidson Private Wealth.
• Serve as a key and valuable member of the Financial Services Representative (FSR) Team, honing your skills by directly advising and guiding clients through investment strategies and proposals, and identifying opportunities to help clients achieve their financial goals.
• Visit and observe multiple branch locations to learn and experience the Wealth Management business through different perspectives.
• Interconnect with our firm’s top producers.
• Participate in intensive training programs in Great Falls, MT, and Seattle with other Trainee Financial Advisors and Apprentices to learn the skills and techniques required for meaningful client interaction, portfolio construction, investment implementation, and practice management.
• Engage with Senior Financial Advisors around the firm to learn about the various aspects and nuances of managing a practice as a Financial Advisor.
• Begin discussions with leaders in the firm to determine where you might start a practice on your own or fit into a growing practice.
• Learn and experience the Wealth Management business through an on-site branch experience serving in a variety of roles and responsibilities.

Benefits

• Paid three-year developmental and informative program
• Ongoing coaching and mentorship
• Opportunities to engage and learn from established Financial Advisors
• Earn FINRA SIE, Series 7, Series 66, and Insurance Licenses
• Opportunity to begin career as a financial advisor or continue career in another rewarding capacity

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree