Financial Planner and Financial Advisor career path (Series 7/66)

Career Summary

Joining Prudential Advisors as a Financial Professional Associate offers a multi faceted career path in financial services. The role suits an entrepreneurial individual who earns selection to collaborate with a team of Financial Professionals focused on helping clients achieve their financial goals. The Financial Professional Associate participates in a comprehensive development program that runs throughout the career, designed to provide a variety of future opportunities. Potential paths include becoming a solution specialist, a fee-based financial planner, or advancing into leadership to guide a team of advisors.

Location: Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

Overall Responsibilities

• Provide needs-based financial solutions by combining investment, protection, and retirement planning strategies to help clients reach their goals.
• Grow a loyal client base through networking, targeted marketing, and excellent customer service.
• Assist existing Prudential clients through our lead generation programs.
• Collaborate within a team environment to assemble the best possible solutions for clients.

Essential Career Functions

• Develop and implement marketing strategies to continually engage current clients and prospect for potential clients.
• Analyze information gathered from client meetings and develop proposed solutions.
• Establish financial plans for clients as a licensed financial planner.
• Conduct outreach to existing clients to ensure portfolios are current and aligned with individual needs and goals.
• Deliver educational presentations or seminars to individuals or groups on topics related to investment, retirement, or protection options.
• Ensure all work complies with regulatory standards and Prudential Advisors policies.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Prudential Advisors, part of Prudential Financial, seeks individuals who are committed to making a meaningful impact in the lives of clients. Thanks to our comprehensive training and development program, no prior knowledge of the financial services industry is required, though prior exposure to the field is a plus.

• Self-starter
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Customer service champion
• Engaging and compelling communicator and negotiator
• Problem solver
• Life-long student pursuing ongoing education and professional development
• Critical thinker
• Prior sales experience is a plus
• College degree is a plus but equivalent work/life experience will be considered
• A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required