We’re bullish about your future here.
Your experience is valuable to us – and we know you have options. But we offer something the competition simply can’t: our unique branch-team business model. One financial advisor and one branch office administrator entirely focused on building client relationships. It’s our sole profit center. And as an Edward Jones advisor, you’re at the helm. That’s why we provide every possible resource to help you succeed. A branch office administrator to help you run your branch. World-class products, services and support. And the stability of a firm built on a long-term investment philosophy that has helped our clients achieve their goals for over twenty-five years . Empowering you to deliver tailored solutions to meet your clients’ unique and complex needs. Building your practice your way – with 100% support from us.
Job Overview
With Edward Jones, experienced financial advisors like you will discover a different kind of business model. Our nearly 19,000 financial advisors run their own offices and make their own decisions. But they have vast resources, from branch office support to some of the most advanced technological tools and resources in the industry. With Edward Jones you can be in business for yourself—but not by yourself. So why not grow your practice with an organization that supports your professional and personal development.
Edward Jones is constantly adapting while staying firmly grounded in doing what’s best for our clients – that’s what makes us an industry original – and steady as a rock. For 100 years we’ve put an intense value on building trusted relationships and investing in people. It’s why we’re consistently rated by third parties as a great place to work by our financial advisors. This is what makes us stand out in the industry – this is what makes us Edward Jones.
Moving your practice takes a lot of self-reflection, and we are here at any point in time for a confidential discussion. We have an entire team dedicated to transitioning your practice, including connecting you with financial advisors who’ve recently made the transition to Edward Jones.
Forward thinking. industry leading and technologically advanced.
Edward Jones is built to help you positively impact your clients lives.
- Our community-based branch offices are our only profit center.
- The support of a Branch Office Administrator and thousands of headquarters associates allow you to focus on what’s most important, your clients.
- You are truly equipped to provide what’s best for each of your clients – not for the firm. We offer a full spectrum of products and services to help meet the goals of your client. From high-net-worth individuals to business owners to all other long-term investors, Edward Jones provides the products, plus extensive support and resources, to help ensure you can serve each of your client’s unique and often complex investing needs.
- Our integrated information systems and advanced, client-facing technology makes it easy for you to work with clients and build your business, remotely.
We believe that those who share in the work, should share in the rewards
- Transfer compensation is individually assessed and optimized for incoming financial advisor’s individual practice and professional situation.
- Your compensation is based on the practice you build, not requirements defined by prior performance levels, obligations or stipulations.
- A portion of your variable income is based off assets that transfer in over the first two years, regardless of how the assets are invested – even if they are transferred in kind.
- Your total compensation is made up of multiple income streams, which could include guaranteed salary and new asset compensation, commissions, profit sharing, and travel awards.
- In the past, certain financial advisors have had the opportunity to make a limited partnership investment in Edward Jones’ parent company, The Jones Financial Companies, L.L.L.P. (JFC), a Missouri limited liability limited partnership.1
Transition Team
Our team will be there every step of the way, providing:
- Pre-transition planning.
- Industry leading training and support tailored to your unique needs and the needs of your clients.
- For those financial advisors transitioning a more robust practice, on-site support begins Day 1.
- Ongoing dedicated support to help ensure a smooth transition for your practice and your clients.
You can also expect…
- No ceiling to your earning potential and growth, based on the energy and effort you put forth.
- Your production directly ties to your earnings.
- Leadership development opportunities; your professional development is tailored to you.
- The flexibility that you need to balance your personal and professional life – the best of both worlds.
1Eligibility to participate in a limited partnership offering has historically required, among other things, financial advisors to meet certain tenure and performance requirements. As of March 2021, approximately 24,000 current and former Edward Jones associates, including financial advisors, branch office administrators and home office associates, are limited partners of JFC. Past limited partnership offerings are not a guarantee of future offerings.
**If you have less than three years’ experience, less than $30 million in portable assets under care or trailing 12-month production of less than $250,000, a supplemental starting salary range of $38,500 – $100,000 is provided.
If you have more than three years’ experience, greater than $30 million in portable assets under care and trailing 12-month production of $250,000 or higher, your salary will be customized based on your 12-month production.
Skills/Requirements
- Must have the following registrations: Series 7 and Series 63/65 or Series 66.
- Insurance license preferred, will be required if not currently held.
- Desire to build long-term client relationships and experience in a client-facing role.
- Passion for new opportunities to grow your individual financial advising practice while being collaborative region and firm wide.
Awards & Accolades
- 2021 FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For® By Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE Magazine – Edward Jones was named No. 20 on the list.
- From FORTUNE ©2021 FORTUNE Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license. FORTUNE and FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For are registered trademarks of Fortune Media IP Limited and are used under license. FORTUNE and Fortune Media IP Limited are not affiliated with, and do not endorse products or services of, Edward Jones Investments.
- 2021 Corporate Equality Index – Edward Jones joins the ranks of 767 major U.S. businesses that received top marks in the Foundation’s 19th annual scorecard on LGBTQ workplace equality.
- From The Human Rights Campaign. All Rights Reserved
- 2021 Training Top 100 list – Edward Jones ranked No. 19, up six spots from last year in its 21st consecutive year on this prestigious list.
- J.D. Power, 2021 – Edward Jones has ranked “highest in Employee Advisor Satisfaction among Financial Investment Firms” in the J.D. Power 2021 U.S. Financial Advisor Satisfaction Study.
- Edward Jones received the highest score among employee advisors in the J.D. Power 2007,2008, 2010, 2012-2015, 2017-2021 Financial Advisor Satisfaction Studies of employee advisors’ satisfaction among those who are employed by an investment services firm. Visit jdpower.com/awards for more information.
About Us
In a typical branch office, a financial advisor meets with clients and receives branch office support, so they can focus on building deep relationships with clients. Headquarters associates in St. Louis, Tempe and Mississauga provide support and expertise to help U.S. and Canada branch teams deliver an ideal client experience. We continue to grow to meet the needs of long-term individual investors.
Edward Jones does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veterans status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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Career Progression
Career Progression
Career Progression
Career Progression

It’s like professional
development in the
world’s largest sandbox.
Training, continuing education and mentoring – that’s only the beginning. Our headquarter campuses offer thousands of roles – and as many opportunities – for you to try new skills, get involved on different projects and step up as a leader. You’re in charge of your professional development. We just provide the opportunities.
Hear from Experienced Advisors who’ve transitioned their practice to Edward Jones.
Where clients come first. And you are part of a branch team making a meaningful difference in people’s lives. Where the culture is surprisingly collaborative. And opportunities to lead push you to grow – as you grow your practice.

Extra compensation
when you need it most –
with no ceiling on how
much you can earn.
And we really mean it. There is no ceiling on how much you can earn as we have a work hard and be rewarded philosophy. We also understand that new financial advisors might be more worried about the floor. So we provide a guaranteed salary for your first four years. Did we mention bonuses, commissions, profit sharing and travel awards?
“As hard as I want to work determines how successful my business can be.”
– Mark Audet, CFP Financial Advisor – St. Louis

Come as you are. We will teach you everything you need to know.
Our Branch Office Administrators come from many different career backgrounds. Sales. Marketing. Customer service. Even finance. But they have one thing in common: a desire for a rewarding career that empowers them to make a difference in people’s lives. Your training begins with six months of dedicated onboarding – and is built out with mentoring, learning plans tailored to your needs, and 6,000-plus at the Headquarters making sure you have everything you need to succeed.
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Bring your skills and
experience here.
We’ll find a place to put
them to work.
HR? Marketing? Operations? You’ve got the skills. We’ve got the team. We are a large firm with many areas of expertise but each division is small enough for you to make an impact. And you can test the waters in other areas. We encourage it. Learning new skills and gaining leadership experience along the way.
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When it comes to your
compensation,
we want to be clear.
#1 Your performance drives your compensation – and we won’t limit it with earning caps. Not now, not ever.
#2 Our compensation is competitive and multi-faceted. Commissions and trimester bonuses – based on individual branch and firm profitability – make up the bulk of your variable income. But your total payout may include travel awards and profit sharing. And the opportunity to be rewarded for transitioning client relationships to financial advisors looking to grow.
#3 Our compensation is simple and transparent. We make it easy to understand how you are rewarded and strive to minimize grid changes. You know exactly what to expect and how to impact your results.
Our partnership structure frees you to focus on your clients.
Being a partnership makes us distinctly different from our competitors. More than a structure, it’s a mindset. And it permeates every aspect of our business. From how we work with each other – think collaboration not competition – to our long-term investment philosophy. It’s most at work in our shared focus on doing what’s right for the client. And it’s easy for us to do. Because we have no competing interests. No shareholders clamoring for short-term profits. We can take the long view, because we only answer to our clients. And to ourselves. Our financial advisors find this single-minded focus freeing. A clear mandate for success. And a clear path to get there.


Transitioning your
practice is a difficult
decision.
We’re here to help.
Moving your practice to another firm may be the most stressful decision of your professional life. We understand. And our transition team is here to help. From early days when you are just beginning to consider the opportunity. To that glorious first day of opening your practice. And our support is not one-size-fits-all. We will tailor your transition to you and your practice – with you leading the way. Ensuring a smooth transition for you and your clients. And a solid path forward for next-level growth.

Investing in You
As a valued branch-team member, you will share in the success of your branch – and the firm. Our market competitive compensation program recognizes your individual contributions, promotes a long-term career, contributes to your financial security and promotes the well-being of you and your family.
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How will I be compensated? Will my clients be taken care of? Will Edward Jones’ products meet my clients’ sophisticated needs? You have many questions, and we have the answers. Talk with firm leaders who can share their personal stories and insights. Meet with subject matter experts and learn about our technology, marketing, transition support – and how we can help you grow your practice your way.
No experience in finance? Bring your developed skills, we’ll guide you the rest of the way.
Some of our most successful financial advisors come to us from other fields. Our training and development is designed to help you succeed. From helping you pass your licensing exams and training you to understand the complexities of our industry, to arming you with the knowledge and skills to build your practice, we invest in your training and development. Every. Step. Of. The. Way.
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Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events

St. Louis, Tempe or Even Your Home.
Office assortment.
Opportunities are available in our two full-service U.S. headquarters facilities in St. Louis and Tempe, AZ, and some opportunities are available from your own home.

Headquarters Events
Occasionally we have recruiting events providing unique opportunities to network with hiring leaders and recruiters. Currently there are no events scheduled – please check back soon.

Connect with us at a virtual or in-person event
Learn how Edward Jones is built differently – and how our unique business model puts you in charge of unleashing your potential. Virtually or in-person, we’ve created several opportunities for you to network and learn more from current Edward Jones financial advisors.

Webinars
Register for one of our “Meet the Edward Jones of Now” webinars. These confidential, 30-minute programs provides insight into our compensation structure, our business model, our training and support, and our client-centric solutions. Ask questions and get answers from Edward Jones financial advisors working in the field today.
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Learn more at a virtual or in-person event
Learn how Edward Jones is built differently – and how our unique business model puts you in charge of unleashing your potential. Virtually or in-person, we’ve created several opportunities for you to network and learn more from current Edward Jones financial advisors.

Webinars
Register for our “Investing In You: The Edward Jones Financial Advisor Opportunity” webinar. This confidential, 30-minute program provides an inside look at what financial advisors do, the ongoing support you’ll be provided, and how your valuable skills can transfer to a career as a financial advisor.
Other Job Opportunities
*In North America, Edward Jones has over: 800 Financial Advisors in Canada and 16,000 Financial Advisors in the United States.