Associate Financial Advisor

Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC

. Develop, perform, and progress as an independent advisor .

Posted 10/1/2026full-timePlantation • Florida • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in financial planning concepts, client relationship management, and business development strategies. Capable of obtaining necessary securities registrations and insurance licenses while maintaining ethical conduct and client confidentiality.

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Financial Planning ConceptsClient Relationship ManagementBusiness Development SkillsSecurities RegistrationsInsurance Licenses

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Hard Skills

Financial PlanningClient DiscoveryMeeting PreparationCase PreparationPlanning ScenariosIllustrationsRecommendationsDocumentationRecord KeepingBusiness Development Planning

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsRelationship BuildingService MindsetPersonal Accountability

Tools & Technologies

Financial Planning SystemsCRM Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Securities RegistrationsInsurance LicensesSIESeries 7Series 66Life Insurance LicenseHealth Insurance License

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesConsultative SalesClient ServiceNetworkingCommunity Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, perform, and progress as an independent advisor
Participate in mentorship, observation, feedback, and hands-on development with the practice owner and team
Complete required study, licensing, registration, and development milestones
Build proficiency in financial planning concepts, client discovery, meeting preparation, recommendations, follow-through, and practice operations
Prepare for client meetings and gather, organize, and accurately enter client information
Help create financial planning deliverables and follow-up items
Communicate professionally and empathetically, resolve service needs, and coordinate client requests
Document interactions and maintain complete, accurate records
Support analysis of client goals, priorities, time horizons, and risk considerations
Assist with case preparation, planning scenarios, illustrations, and suitable recommendations under supervision
Help clients understand next steps and track progress
Monitor follow-ups and support periodic client reviews
Develop professional relationships and cultivate a network of prospective clients and centers of influence
Support and potentially lead referral strategies, educational events, seminars, community outreach, and client appreciation activities
Follow up with prospective clients and convert interest into planning conversations
Develop and execute growth initiatives aligned with practice strategy
Manage time, priorities, and business-development activity independently
Coordinate with the practice on client commitments, regulatory obligations, and shared growth goals
Identify opportunities to improve client service, workflows, quality, efficiency, and growth
Protect client trust and practice reputation through discretion, ethical conduct, and consistent follow-through

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ability and commitment to obtain all required securities registrations and insurance licenses within the timelines established by the practice
Ability to satisfy all applicable registration, background, training, and continuing education requirements
Strong interpersonal, relationship-building, communication, and business-development skills
Technology proficiency and ability to learn financial planning and CRM systems
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience (preferred)
Experience in financial services, client service, consultative sales, business development, or other relationship-driven professions (preferred)
Current securities registrations and/or insurance licenses, including SIE, Series 7, Series 66, Life/Health, etc. (preferred)
Integrity and respect for client confidentiality
Service mindset and genuine interest in helping people make informed financial decisions
Personal accountability, resilience, initiative, and maturity to own outcomes
Curiosity, coachability, and discipline to study, practice, and improve
Entrepreneurial orientation and comfort contributing to referrals, events, networking, and business development
Organization, attention to detail, sound judgment, and ability to manage competing priorities
Comfort operating with independence, ambiguity, and personal accountability
Ability to create and execute a business-development plan using referrals, educational events, community engagement, centers of influence, and professional networking
Willingness to track activity, outcomes, and progress against mutually agreed business objectives
Ownership-oriented judgment and ability to identify opportunities, solve problems, manage priorities, and follow through without continuous direction

Benefits

Comp & perks

Mentorship, observation, feedback, and hands-on development opportunities
Potential future leadership and ownership opportunities, subject to sustained performance and demonstrated success
Performance-based compensation aligned with measurable contribution, client relationships, business development, and practice growth
Potential transition support, as documented in the final agreement
Hybrid work arrangement with meaningful in-person availability
Part-time transition period may be considered for an exceptional individual intending to expand to a full-time commitment
No employee benefits are implied by this post