Financial Advisor – In Training – Minneapolis recruitment

Job Title: Financial Advisor - In Training - Minneapolis
Job ID: 83962
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Business Unit: AAC-Ameriprise Advisor Center
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
License:SERIES63 / SERIES7

About Ameriprise

Focused on people, not just our bottom line.

Here, you'll be part of an inclusive, collaborative culture that rewards you for your contributions. You'll work with other talented people who share your passion for doing great work that's in the best interest of our clients. And you'll have plenty of opportunities to make your mark at the office - and a difference in your community. So if you're talented, driven and want to work for a company that cares, put a rewarding career more within reach at Ameriprise Financial.

Responsibilities
In a career as a Financial Advisor in the Ameriprise Advisor Center (AAC) you will be responsible for contacting and interacting with current and prospective clients via telephone. Through these interactions, you will build deep and meaningful relationships that will result in the retention of existing and acquisition of new clients. As the relationship is established, you will recommend and sell products and services to help our clients maximize their financial resources to meet their financial goals.

You will join a high performing team that offers a comprehensive, team-based selling atmosphere. Ameriprise is committed to your development and success and as a result, you will participate in a structured, results based training program. This program is designed to help you develop and improve knowledge, skills and abilities¿ all to help you be successful and advance in your career as a Financial Advisor!

This position offers a competitive total compensation package, including:
-A competitive base salary with bi-monthly and quarterly incentives based on performance

Responsibilities-Develop and deepen relationships with current clients via the telephone. This includes developing rapport and having needs based discussion to engage clients in an effort to understand their short and long-term financial needs (e.g. life events such as retirement, education, risk tolerance, income, estate planning, cash and liability management, etc).
-Acquire clients and develop relationships through own personal network and centers of influence; includes leveraging personal relationships and branching out in the community to generate prospects, as well as leveraging those in the center of other personal and professional networks.
-Analyze clients personal financial data and situation; provide client centric solutions and recommendations based on the best interest of the client resulting in the sale and/or service as agreed to by the client. Incorporate regular touch-points throughout the year to track the client's progress vs. goal and when appropriate reallocate resources or investments in order to keep the client on track.
-Manage work/time to optimize client interactions. Includes: preparing for sales calls to clients, placing outbound calls to existing clients/prospects, setting and holding regular (quarterly) meetings with current and prospective clients, gathering and documenting information to ensure compliance requirements are met, facilitation of appropriate business processes and the monitoring of interactions and next steps.
-Engage in on-going professional development to increase industry, product, sales and servicing skills and abilities. Maintain all appropriate FINRA/other licenses and requirements up to date.
-Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and LTD insurance, retirement, paid-time-off, etc.
-On-going training and development opportunities

Our four main values drive everything we do: client focus, integrity, excellence in all we do and respect for individuals and the communities in which we live and work. At Ameriprise Financial, we shape financial solutions for a lifetime!

Required Qualifications
-FINRA Series 7 and Series 63 or 66 licenses and state insurance licenses, or the willingness and ability to obtain them through our company-paid training and licensing program
-Ability to pass a pre-employment background verification and U-4 FINRA verification
-Outstanding verbal, written and listening communication skills; superior customer service skills
-Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships; have the desire, comfort and confidence in networking with others
-Demonstrated ability to display and maintain a highly professional demeanor consistent with Ameriprise values and brand
-Ability to work a flexible schedule; with some evening hours required
-Demonstrated high level of skill in the following areas: organizing, planning and prioritization

Preferred Qualifications
-Previous sales experience or exposure
-College degree

Other Information

NOTE: Ameriprise Financial cannot hire individuals into the financial advisor position who are not legally authorized to work in the United States or who require or will require sponsorship for employment visa status.

Disclosure

Brokerage, investment and financial advisory services are made available through Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA and SIPC. Some products and services may not be available in all jurisdictions or to all clients. Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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