Registered Branch Associate

Registered Branch Associate Role

Our Registered Branch Associates are an essential part of the client team. They partner with Financial Advisors to serve existing clients, support the branch process, and accelerate trust within the team.

• Training may include mentoring, job shadowing, coaching, and branch office visits.
• A support network extends beyond the branch office with headquarters assistance via phone, email, and firm intranet resources.

As an associate, you are required to complete all ongoing training offered by the firm and regulatory authorities FINRA and/or SEC, including required CE training to keep licenses in good standing.

• Ability to learn and apply legal and regulatory requirements related to selling financial solutions.
• Work independently with strong problem solving, critical thinking, and sound judgement.
• A resilient, creative, and progressive mindset.
• Motivated to achieve results as an individual and team.
• Attention to detail, organization, and time management.

• Deepening relationships with existing clients.
• Gather information and collect suitability information to open new accounts.
• Research portfolio performance, cost/fees, asset allocation, changes to portfolio construction/investments, and make recommendations to Financial Advisor and communicate to client on behalf of Financial Advisor when in agreement with recommendation.
• Execute Financial Advisor solicited buy/sell orders and confirm with clients.
• Answer general client questions regarding Edward Jones Stock recommendations and withdrawals.
• Actively business plan and work as a team to continuously evaluate and execute branch strategies.
• Continually develop yourself to grow personally and professionally.

• High School Diploma/Equivalent required;
  Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in securities/financial services industry preferred.
• Series 7 and Series 66 required; if not currently registered, registrations may be obtained at Edward Jones during the assigned study period.
• FINRA registrations are required within three months. State insurance licenses are also required.

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.