Associate Financial Advisor

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This position is with an Ameriprise Financial Franchise owner.

Job Description An entrepreneurial opportunity for an emerging financial professional to build a client-centered business, develop as an advisor, contribute to the growth of an established practice, and earn consideration for future leadership and ownership opportunities through sustained performance and demonstrated success.

This independent contractor opportunity is offered through an independent Ameriprise Financial franchise owner and is not an employee position with Ameriprise Financial, Inc. or the independent practice.

Job Description Summary This is more than a traditional Associate Financial Advisor role. It is an independent contractor for business-development and advisor-development opportunities within an established financial planning practice affiliated with Ameriprise Financial. The selected independent professional will have the opportunity to build client relationships, contribute directly to practice growth, and progressively develop the knowledge, judgment, credentials, and business acumen needed to serve as a trusted financial advisor.

The engagement is intended for an entrepreneurial individual who is motivated to build a business, create measurable value, and earn increasing responsibility over time.

The successful candidate will be energized by both service and growth: strengthening client relationships, learning to translate goals into thoughtful planning, building new connections through referrals and educational outreach, and taking ownership of results. The practice owner will provide access to mentorship, business context, and developmental support while the independent contractor brings initiative, accountability, and disciplined execution. The scope of opportunity may expand as licensing milestones;

performance standards, client readiness, practice growth, and business needs are met.

What makes this opportunity distinctive:

This opportunity is not designed simply to fill a seat or provide conventional staff support. It is intended for an independent, ownership-oriented professional who wants to build a book of relationships, contribute to an established practice, and create long-term enterprise value. Strong performance may lead to increasing responsibility and consideration for future leadership and potential ownership opportunities. Any leadership or ownership path is not guaranteed and must be earned through sustained performance, client impact, measurable practice growth, sound judgment, licensing progress, strategic alignment, and demonstrated success over time.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop, perform, and progress as an independent advisor
· Engage in available mentorship, observation, feedback, and hands-on development opportunities with the practice owner and team while maintaining responsibility for personal preparation, execution, and results.
· Own and complete required study, licensing, registration, and development milestones within agreed timelines and apply learning responsibly during the engagement.
· Build proficiency in financial planning concepts, client discovery, meeting preparation, recommendations, follow-through, and practice operations.
· Earn the opportunity to assume broader client-facing, growth,…