Financial Advisor Trainee; Carlsbad, CA

The Advisory Mastery Program (AMP) is a unique development program designed to provide training and support to prepare trainees for a successful career as a Financial Advisor. Raymond James advisors provide sound financial advice and counsel consistent with client objectives, time horizon, and risk tolerance. AMP offers comprehensive education, training and mentorship of both technical and sales skills, positioning new advisors for success and long‑term development.

• Become trained and skilled to function efficiently as a Financial Advisor.
• Develop a client pipeline by prospecting, networking, community involvement, centers of influence, and niche development.
• Manage full scope of client relationships by evaluating financial needs, investment opportunities, current holdings, and available capital, and help clients identify investment objectives.
• Recommend investment products, solutions, and services suitable for prospects and clients based on predetermined client needs, time horizons, risk profiles, and preferences.
• Seek expertise of internal resources to identify investment opportunities and solutions.
• Develop a book of business consistent with AMP program goals for assets under management and required production.
• Complete required program training and assignments, obtain mandatory industry licenses within prescribed time frames, master assessments, and meet minimum performance and production standards.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Apply knowledge of economic and accounting principles, financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
• Utilize basic principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services.
• Create and deliver clear, effective, and professional presentations.
• Build client relationships with strong communication, interpersonal, and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrate persistence, optimism, and the ability to handle criticism and high‑stress situations calmly.
• Maintain client loyalty by effectively communicating portfolio losses.
• Provide a high level of client service focusing on clients’ personal wealth management.
• Network in the community and market yourself and Raymond James effectively.

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four‑year college or university preferred.
• Minimum of four (4) years of working experience, including sales (preferably intangible) or business experience demonstrating achievement.
• Or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training as approved by Human Resources.

• SIE required, provided that an exemption or grandfathering cannot be applied or ability to obtain within 4 months from start of program.
• Series 7 & 66 or ability to obtain within 4 months from start of program.
• Life, Health and Variable Annuity or ability to obtain within 6 months from start of program.

Salary Range: $70,304.00 – $80,500.00. Travel:
Less than 25%.

Resident.

Eligible for a benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision; life insurance; critical illness insurance and accident insurance; disability benefits; retirement savings; paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and sick leave); and parental leave. Eligibility and specific offerings may vary based on position and employment status.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.