Financial Advisor Associate

Ameriprise•Seattle, WA

About The Position

Join Ameriprise in a team practice supporting one or more seasoned financial advisors. Work with an experienced advisor to build a personal book of business and help shape clients’ financial futures by developing ongoing financial planning relationships focused on accomplishing their goals. Build a pipeline of personal and professional contacts and new leads. The role supports clients and prospects holistically and may include specializing in products or services, financial planning, client acquisition, product recommendations, or practice management.

Requirements

Join a team practice and support a seasoned financial advisor or advisors.
Obtain the required licenses and credentials within 150 days of hire: FINRA Series 7; active State Securities Agent Registration (S63 or S66); active IAR Registration (S65 or S66); and State Life, Health Insurance and Variable Products lines.
Make progress within the program’s licensing and appointment preparation timelines.

Nice To Haves

Four-year college degree from an accredited institution.
High level of confidence, perseverance, and a strong desire to succeed in a goal-oriented environment.
Accountability for results.
Outstanding verbal, written, and listening communication skills.
Willingness and desire to learn from seasoned financial advisors and participate in a collaborative, team-centric environment.

Responsibilities

Obtain the required licenses and credentials within 150 days of hire: FINRA Series 7; active State Securities Agent Registration (S63 or S66); active IAR Registration (S65 or S66); and State Life, Health Insurance and Variable Products lines.
Attend and engage in licensing coaching as required, and make progress within the program’s licensing and appointment preparation timelines.
Assist seasoned financial advisors in helping clients achieve their financial goals.
Serve as a key member of the team practice by creating and delivering a distinctive client experience.
Support clients and prospects holistically and/or specialize in products or services.
Develop and execute a 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 and foster ongoing financial planning relationships with clients.
Become a product expert, serve clients and prospects in that capacity, run illustrations, and develop product-centric recommendations.
Manage specific parts of the business, such as operations, process improvements, staff meeting agendas, or budgets and expenses.
Manage the practice’s client service model and ensure its consistent execution.
Follow high standards of business and professional ethics and comply with legal and regulatory requirements when serving clients and prospects and performing work-related activities.