Financial Advisor

The Vanguard Group•Dallas, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Financial Advisor builds trusted client relationships, learns about each client’s financial goals and circumstances, and provides tailored financial advice and portfolio guidance. The role includes educating clients about Vanguard funds, products, services, and investment principles, and serving as a behavioral coach to help clients make informed decisions and stay focused on their goals. The advisor partners with sales representatives and internal teams to transition and onboard clients into advice services, provides a high-quality experience through personalized and proactive engagement, and maintains accurate records in accordance with Vanguard policies, investment methodologies, regulatory requirements, and compliance standards. The role uses technology to support virtual client interactions and financial planning, and requires ongoing development of financial and advisory expertise. Vanguard uses a hybrid working model for the majority of crew members, combining flexibility with in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

Requirements

1–2 years of experience in advisory or paraplanner roles.
SIE and Series 65 or 66 licenses required prior to start.
The role requires applicable regulatory licenses and/or registrations, including SIE, Series 7, and 66, as determined by Compliance based on role-specific requirements and responsibilities.
Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate degree preferred.
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification preferred, with a commitment to pursue the designation.
Vanguard offers a corporate CFP® program to support crew members in acquiring the certification.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain trusted client relationships by understanding clients’ financial goals, needs, priorities, risk tolerance, and individual circumstances.
Provide tailored financial advice and develop investment strategies aligned with clients’ needs and long-term financial goals.
Deliver financial advice and portfolio guidance, and educate clients about Vanguard funds, products, services, and investment principles.
Serve as a trusted advisor and behavioral coach, helping clients navigate decisions, stay focused on goals, and take meaningful action.
Partner with sales representatives and internal teams to transition and onboard clients into advice services.
Deliver a high-quality client experience through personalized interactions, proactive engagement, digital capabilities, and timely follow-through.
Maintain accurate client records and follow applicable Vanguard policies, investment methodologies, regulatory requirements, and compliance standards.
Apply technology to support virtual client interactions, financial planning discussions, and daily responsibilities.
Build and maintain knowledge of financial planning, capital markets, investment products, and industry developments.
Collaborate with colleagues in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment while developing financial planning and advisory expertise.