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Associate Financial Advisor

Edward Jones, Joplin, MO, United States


Position Schedule:

Full-Time

Branch Address:

726 Illinois Ave, Joplin, MO

Posting Duration:

This job posting is anticipated to remain open for 30 days, from 14-Apr-2026. The posting may close early due to the volume of applicants.

Job Overview
The Associate Financial Advisor role at Edward Jones may be the right opportunity for you. With the same licensing as our Financial Advisors, Associate Financial Advisors work with an established Financial Advisor to serve clients, grow the branch, and positively impact communities in alignment with firm strategy.

Edward Jones is a Fortune 500 company with over 9 million clients and 20,000 financial advisors across the U.S. and Canada.

Key Support and Resources

Paid training – Get registered and licensed and learn how to be an associate financial advisor with the industry's top training program.

A support network that extends beyond your branch office and includes headquarters assistance via phone, email, and firm intranet resources.

Desired Characteristics

Build meaningful relationships with clients with an understanding of legal and regulatory requirements related to selling financial solutions.

Critical thinker, problem solver, and sound judgement to provide solutions to personalized investment issues, involving the FA when appropriate.

Resiliency and adaptability in a nimble learning environment.

Attention to detail, strong organizational and time‑management skills.

Job Opportunities

Providing personalized investment and financial solutions to clients.

Cultivating relationships in your local community to grow the business.

Contributing to the branch business plan to increase branch effectiveness.

Compensation and Benefits

A culture of continuous improvement and professional development.

Full‑time Associates receive the following benefits:

Medical and prescription drug coverage.

Dental and vision coverage.

Voluntary benefits such as accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.

Short‑ and long‑term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage at no cost to associates.

401(k) retirement plan, health savings account, and flexible spending account.

Ten paid holidays and fifteen days of vacation for new associates beginning on January 1 of each year.

Sick time, personal days, and a paid day for volunteerism.

Potential for bonuses and profit sharing.

Employee Assistance Program.

Salary Range
Hiring Minimum:

$61,800.00

Hiring Maximum:

$66,900.00

Key Responsibilities

Gathering information and collecting suitability to deeply understand clients' and prospective clients' needs, priorities, and concerns to accelerate trust and create a personalized, comprehensive strategy to achieve their goals.

Meeting with clients regularly to track progress toward goals, uncover additional assets, proactively address emerging concerns, and adjust their strategy to ensure their needs are met.

Partnering with other members of the clients' professional team such as attorneys, accountants, trust officers to fully understand clients' goals and circumstances.

Researching portfolio performance, cost/fees, asset allocation, and changes to portfolio construction/ investments, and making recommendations to client.

Collaborating with the FA and branch team to ensure alignment and create, monitor, and adjust the branch business plan to increase branch effectiveness and achieve desired business results.

Cultivating relationships with organizations and businesses to maintain presence in the community and obtain referrals and new business.

Coordinating with the FA to assist in the creation of new clients via face‑to‑face and virtual sourcing strategies.

Continually developing yourself to grow personally and professionally.

Job Requirements

High School Diploma/Equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred.

Series 7 and Series 66 required; if not currently registered, registrations may be obtained at Edward Jones during the assigned study period.

At least 3‑5 years of relevant experience in securities industry preferred.

FINRA licenses required within three months. State insurance licenses required.

As an associate, you are required to complete all ongoing training offered by the firm and regulatory authorities, as well as required training to maintain license in good standing.

Edward Jones does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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