Financial Advisor Associate

Ameriprise•Overland Park, KS

About The Position

Work with one or more experienced financial advisors in a team practice to help clients pursue their financial goals and build an ongoing financial planning relationship. The role supports a seasoned advisor while developing a personal book of business and building a pipeline of personal and professional contacts and new leads. The associate helps create a distinctive client experience, serves clients holistically or through product or service specialization, and may take on responsibilities in marketing, financial planning, product recommendations, or practice operations. The associate must obtain the required licenses and credentials within 150 days of hire, participate in licensing coaching as required, and meet program timelines for licensing and appointment preparation. All work must follow high standards of business and professional ethics and comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

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.
Be accountable for progress within the program’s licensing and appointment preparation timelines.
Join a team practice and support a seasoned financial advisor or advisors.

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 advisor(s) and work in a collaborative, team-centric environment.

Responsibilities

Obtain 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 advisor(s) 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 support 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.
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 improvement recommendations, staff meeting agendas, or monitoring budgets and expenses.
Manage the practice’s client service model and ensure 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.