Apprentice Financial Advisor Program Job Seattle area,Washington USA,Finance & Banking

D.A. Davidson Companies is an independent, employee-owned company with a rich history spanning 90 years. We are dedicated to conducting our business in accordance with the highest standards of integrity and ethics, and delivering outstanding service to our clients and each other. We support a friendly, open and supportive culture, and encourage candid communication and productive engagement that make our companies and each of us better.

Just as we work to improve our clients’ financial well-being, we also work to strengthen local communities—and giving back is one of our core values. You can learn more about our company culture and impact in our latest annual report.

Founded in 1935, D.A. Davidson has been offering personalized wealth management services and solutions rooted in the values, stability, and discipline of our employee-owned company for more than 90 years. The Apprentice Financial Advisor Program is designed to provide a multi-year and multi-faceted training program for individuals looking to join our best-in-class team of Financial Advisors.

The Apprentice Financial Advisor Program is a paid three-year developmental and informative program that prepares our next generation of outstanding Financial Professionals. Training is immersive and hands-on, combining collaborative learning with practical real-life experience, utilizing the tools and technology vital to build an exciting career as a Financial Advisor. Our apprentices receive ongoing coaching and mentorship and have many opportunities to engage and learn from established Financial Advisors at the firm.

They also earn the FINRA SIE, Series 7, Series 66, and Insurance Licenses.

Upon completion of the program, Apprentices are positioned for success and well-prepared to start their own practice as a Financial Advisor or join an established financial practice (team or individual) as a producing team member, adding value to the practice by offering straightforward advice, personalized solutions, and investment guidance to new and existing clients.

This is an outstanding opportunity if you are:

Desiring a career path that eventually leads to the prospect of uncapped compensation
Seeking comprehensive Financial Advisor training
Eager to leverage your passion for helping others with your curiosity in the financial services industry
Team-oriented with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Open to relocation opportunities
A college graduate within the last three years with either a bachelor’s or master’s degree OR a business professional with 1-3 years of financial services or transferable experience

Program Overview Years 1 and 2 – D.A. Davidson Corporate Office (Seattle, WA)

As an Apprentice Financial Advisor, you will spend the first two years learning the core competencies of wealth management, with a focus on financial planning techniques, client service skills, and technology. You will be provided materials and everything you need to study, sit for, and pass the FINRA SIE, Series 7 and 66 licensing exams, as well as the Washington State insurance exam.

Upon completion of the required licensing exams, you may begin studying for an additional professional credential. You will have the choice between the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and the Certified Wealth Strategist® credentials.

Year 1 – Seattle

Learn wealth planning techniques and strategies, delve into the complexities of financial and estate planning, and become a specialist on the firm’s financial planning software, Money Guide Pro ®. You will serve as a subject matter expert to Financial Advisors throughout the firm as a vital member of the Planning Resource Center, and more broadly, the Wealth Planning Department. During this time, you will also have the…