Financial Advisor Trainee - Ligonier, PA

Janney•Ligonier, PA

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About The Position

The Financial Advisor Trainee learns the fundamentals of the retail financial services industry and studies for and passes the required registration examinations. The trainee must obtain the necessary registrations within a designated period to advance to Financial Advisor Associate. The role includes training in financial products and services, business development, firm systems, practice management, and compliance, along with opportunities to attend client meetings and support Financial Advisors.

Requirements

Obtain the Series 7 and Series 63 and 65, or Series 66, within the designated time period.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Critical thinking skills.
High ethical standards.
Available to start as soon as possible.

Nice To Haves

Candidates who already hold the Series 7 and Series 63 and 65, or Series 66, licenses are preferred.
Undergraduate degree with an emphasis on business and communications preferred.

Responsibilities

Attend in-house training sessions covering products and services, building a book of business, Janney systems, practice management, and compliance.
Begin developing a business plan.
Attend client meetings with Financial Advisors.
Perform clerical and administrative functions as directed by Financial Advisors.
Under the direction and tutelage of Financial Advisors and Branch Managers, assist with client profiling, identifying client objectives and risk tolerance, and preparing recommendations and advice.
Develop knowledge of financial products and markets and the regulatory landscape.
Study for and pass the Series 7 examination, the Series 66 examination or Series 63 and 65 examinations, and any state insurance examinations required by Branch Managers.