Want a meaningful career where you can make a difference? Edward Jones sounds perfect for you.
Collaboration. Autonomy. Opportunity. Words our headquarters associates use when talking about working at Edward Jones. Words that describe what it’s like being part of a firm where everyone is aligned toward a singular focus: serving the client. And everyone is working to make the firm better together – as they grow as individuals. If these words resonate with you, we should talk.
The freedom and flexibility of an entrepreneur.
Backed by our vast resources. It’s the best of both worlds.
While Edward Jones’ 18,000 financial advisors across North America* run their practices independently, they’re far from alone. When you join Edward Jones, you’re backed by a team of more than 4,000 associates at our home offices in St. Louis, Tempe and Mississauga. Ensuring you have tools and resources you need to provide tailored solutions to meet the complex needs of our clients – while you build a rewarding practice.
Job Overview
Flexible Work Options: Hybrid
Responsibility Summary :
- Work closely with the General Partner and lead team(s) responsible for the design, development and executing the firm’s Financial Planning components, (Eg. Planning Standards, Planning Business practices & Processes, Financial Planning policies and Supervision) vision and strategy to ensure branch teams have the best practices and framework(s) and the firm has the needed policies and supervision for the future of our financial advice offering and the Edward Jones financial planning experience.
- Drive the ongoing design and development of innovative and continue to evolve our financial planning process and offerings in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders based on client, branch and market insights that align with firm advice and guidance.
- Lead a team that is responsible for the orchestration of financial planning , which includes collaborating with key stakeholders to create roadmaps that are inclusive of the entire value chain (Eg. insights, positioning, marketing, adoption, pricing, and continuous improvements).
- Lead a team that is responsible for financial planning strategy and influence product partner/vendor relationships to:
- manage and maintain features and enhancements to our financial planning offering including making recommendations to firm governance committees to add / remove / change features, pricing, or offerings. Identify gaps and opportunities in our offering and create and execute plans to address.
- approve and drive execution of business plans that align with firm strategic direction
- ensure that financial planning literature and wholesaling support is effective (quantity and quality), aligned with key firm messages and compliant. Accountable for the team having efficient and effective ongoing processes and controls.
- provide thought leadership and influence the design and development of integrated platforms, systems, tools, and processes that create a better client and branch team experience
- regularly interface with senior leadership, divisional leaders, product line leaders, learning and development branch and client experience, and operational leaders)
- Serve as subject matter expert for financial planning at the firm. Includes advanced knowledge of all aspects of planning and our firm’s advice and guidance beyond goals and inclusive of various client needs like estate planning , tax optimization, divorce, elder care, health care tec. features, benefits, pricing, etc. Active role in the industry as firm representatives for financial planning.
- Understand and interpret rules and potential rule changes in the tax, legal and regulatory environment that would influence or create additional planning needs, changes to our policies, supervision, or best practices. Shape the firm’s position on tax, legal and regulatory issues for financial planning.
- Lead broad division, firm or industry initiatives and events as needed to represent financial planning in alignment with firm strategy (Eg. cross-divisional projects, internal committees, product partner events, regional events, industry groups, etc.)
- Accountable for developing and recommending risk mitigation strategies to ensure continuity and effectiveness of our financial planning process while minimizing risk to clients and the firm.
- Attract, develop, and lead a team of high performing leaders and associates. Assist in their ongoing growth and personal and professional development.
Hiring Minimum: $196626
Hiring Maximum: $334794
Skills/Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required with preferred discipline (E.g., business, finance, economics, accounting, math, actuarial science, etc.).
Series 7, 66
Advanced degree and CFP (Certified Financial Planner) required.
Additional wealth management, financial planning designations, CPA, Attorney- desired
Broad client-facing planning application experience required (providing planning directly to clients)
Understanding of application in specialized and complex areas of financial planning (i.e., tax, estate, health care strategies)
Years of Experience:
15+ years of relevant financial services experience with 10+ years of financial planning experience strongly preferred. Leadership experience required.
Functional Knowledge:
• Possess strong leadership skills with the ability to provide direction, create a strong team environment and cultivate talent.
• Strong drive with ability to get results with and through others in positive manner.
• Proficiency in financial planning technology (MoneyGuide Pro, eMoney, etc.)
• Exceptional emotional intelligence, technical aptitude, and analytical skills
• Highly collaborative and intellectually curious; regularly demonstrates critical thinking
• Highly effective written, verbal and presentation skills
- Broad/Deep understanding of IQ and EQ necessary for branch teams to deliver Goals-based Advice, while preparing to delivering Human-centered Complete Wealth Management in the future
- Understanding of products, portfolio construction, services, and branch workflows and how they integrate to help our clients achieve their financial goals
- Understanding of industry competitive landscape and ability to discern between “data gathering” and true Discovery, and where the two intersect
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About Us
Behind everything we do is our purpose: We partner for positive impact to improve the lives of our clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. We are an innovative, flexible, and inclusive organization that attracts, develops, and inspires performance excellence and a sense of belonging.
People are at the center of our partnership. Edward Jones associates are seen, heard, respected, and supported. This is what we believe makes us the best place to start or build your career.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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*In North America, Edward Jones has over: 800 Financial Advisors in Canada and 16,000 Financial Advisors in the United States.