Financial Advisor Training Programs

At Edward Jones, we believe in ability, not seniority. This means when you join us as a Financial Advisor, you ultimately determine your rewards and compensation based on your performance, not years of service. We also believe you are at your best when you control your career. That’s why there are no bosses here. You'll build your own business from your own branch office and plan your own day, every day. And excelling here doesn't require a finance degree or financial background. We provide all the training you need, regardless of your area of study, although a financial background is a plus.

Learn about the two ways to become an Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

You'll be in business for yourself, not by yourself

  • Get paid while you study to obtain your securities license
  • Receive initial and ongoing world-class sales and financial training
  • Help clients determine financial and investment needs
  • Receive your own neighborhood office and paid office assistant
  • Identify and cultivate prospective clients

Experience unlimited earning potential and partnership opportunities

  • Commissions based on your sales
  • Bonus opportunities three times a year based on your and the firm’s performance
  • Profit sharing
  • Incentive travel opportunities (Hawaii, Africa, the Caribbean, China & more)
  • Potential to become a partner in the firm

Financial Advisor Entry Programs
Based on your qualifications and background, there are two ways to become an Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

1. Traditional Training Program
Select recent college graduates with financial services or sales experience or who possess top-level abilities and proven track record for success can apply directly for our traditional training program.
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2. Practical Application of Service and Solutions (PASS) Program
Recent college graduates who have demonstrated top-level ambition, but need financial services industry and/or sales knowledge and experience can take advantage of our PASS program administered from our headquarters locations.
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