US Experienced Financial Advisor
Quincy, Adams County, Illinois, 62305, USA
Listed on 2025-12-19
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Finance & Banking
Financial Consultant -
Sales
Job Overview
As a financial advisor with Edward Jones, you’ll develop and grow your own practice, supported by branch associates, a home‑office team and other regional financial advisors. You’ll benefit from the experience that comes from over 100 years of history. Edward Jones is built to help you positively impact clients’ lives, helping them achieve their long‑term financial goals as you make a difference in your community.
Key Responsibilities- Build relationships to create new clients via face‑to‑face and virtual sourcing strategies (e.g., residential, business, networking, introductions and referrals, social media and speaking engagements).
- Deeply understand clients’ and prospective clients’ needs, priorities, and concerns to accelerate trust and create personalized, comprehensive strategies that help clients achieve their goals.
- Oversee branch processes, roles, and responsibilities to ensure a high‑quality, streamlined client experience consistent with firm policies and procedures, regulatory requirements, and ethical guidelines.
- Engage the branch team to create, monitor, and adjust the branch business plan to increase branch effectiveness and achieve desired business results.
- Create a highly engaging environment in the branch of mutual trust, respect, feedback, and accountability.
- As an associate, complete ongoing training offered by the firm and regulatory authorities, as well as required training to maintain registrations and licenses in good standing.
- Utilize a firm‑provided branch office in the community; benefit from client support to lighten the load so you can focus on your clients.
- Work independently with a network of thousands of agents and support teams across the region and home office.
Edward Jones’ compensation and benefits package includes medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary benefits (such as accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness), disability income continuation, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage. Income continuation, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage are provided at no cost to financial advisors. Edward Jones offers a 401(k) retirement plan, tax‑advantaged accounts (health savings account and flexible spending account).
Financial advisors enjoy flexibility in schedule and, where required by applicable law, are eligible for paid sick leave and paid time off. They may be eligible for bonuses; profit sharing; paid medical and parental leave for those that meet eligibility requirements; and participation in the firm’s Travel Award Program. All associates are eligible for the firm’s Employee Assistance Program. For more information on the benefits available to financial advisors, please visit our benefits page.
Salary, Commissions, New Asset Compensation
- No ceiling to your earning potential and growth, and your compensation is tied to the effort you put in.
- A multi‑faceted compensation package that also includes opportunities for profitability bonuses, profit sharing, and incentive travel.
- The flexibility you need to balance your personal and professional lives – the best of both worlds.
- Series 7 and Series 66 required.
- Experience in financial services working with clients, in‑depth knowledge of investment products and services with a track record of success.
- State insurance licenses preferred.
- Preferred additional professional designations such as CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, and/or CRPC® or Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™.
Financial advisors succeed by demonstrating a unique combination of ambition, self‑motivation, and commitment to establishing long‑term client relationships. They are confident and possess the ability to think critically, with sound judgment.
What Characteristics Would Make You a Successful Financial Advisor?- Strong communication skills and self‑starter.
- Love of learning and challenges, including determination to succeed.
- Skilled in long‑term relationship building.
- Adaptable to new information, seeking the right solutions for clients.
- Comfortable in the ability to think critically.
- Passion for new opportunities.
Mid‑Senior level
Employment TypeFull‑time
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