Financial Advisor - Louisville, CO - Market 20, Region 259

Edward Jones is looking to hire a full-time Financial Advisor for its Louisville, Colorado office. The role is onsite and part of a privately owned Fortune 500 firm that puts clients first, with a broad footprint across the U.S. and Canada. This position is ideal for someone who wants to build a local practice and make an impact in the community, supported by a formal training program and a clear path to growth.

In this client-facing capacity, you’ll help individuals and families understand their financial goals, outline suitable investment strategies, and implement personalized solutions. Growth comes from bringing in new clients through discovery of goals and from deepening partnerships with existing clients by reviewing and adjusting investment plans. You’ll operate within a structured program that emphasizes long-term relationship building and community involvement, while you develop the independence to manage your own book of business over time.

The company emphasizes a people-first culture, stability, and opportunity. Edward Jones highlights flexible scheduling within the framework of compliance, and it encourages associates to grow professionally while staying closely connected to their local markets.

Starting your advisory journey in Louisville

Day to day, you’ll work with clients in person to uncover their financial objectives, then translate those goals into tailored investment and financial solutions. You’ll actively cultivate new client relationships while ensuring the ongoing needs of existing clients stay front and center, keeping them informed through regular reviews and proactive adjustments to their plans. The role comes with a built-in training phase that teaches you the systems, processes, and client-service practices needed to build a thriving practice in your community.

Your path is designed to be ownership-minded from the start: you’ll learn how to grow a practice, deliver measurable value to clients, and contribute to the firm’s broader mission of positive impact in local communities. The job blends learning with real-world client work, so you’ll get hands-on guidance as you establish your presence in Louisville.

What it takes to build a practice

Must-have requirements: to be considered, you should meet at least one of these core qualifications. A college degree is preferred or you can bring equivalent work experience in securities or financial services. Experience in financial services or sales roles is welcome. You should hold current licenses or certifications in the financial services industry, or have a clear path toward obtaining them. A record of professional or military advancement demonstrates the drive and commitment to progress.

Licensing and ongoing compliance: SIE can be earned without firm sponsorship, while the Series 7 and Series 66 are required for this role. If you’re not currently registered, Edward Jones can support you during the assigned paid study period. Finra registrations must be in place within three months, and state insurance licenses will be required. As an associate, you’ll participate in ongoing training offered by the firm and regulatory authorities (FINRA and SEC), along with required continuing education to keep licenses in good standing.

Nice-to-haves: beyond the must-haves, the team would value traits like an interest in financial services and markets, a love of learning and tackling challenges, skill in building long-term client relationships, comfort with critical thinking, and a passion for pursuing new opportunities. These qualities help you excel as you learn, grow your practice, and stay engaged with clients over time.

Compensation and benefits at Edward Jones

The compensation setup reflects the time it takes to grow a client base: a supplemental starting salary range of $45,000 to $100,000, plus trainee pay, commissions, and compensation for new assets gathered during the first five years. This structure supports you as you gain the skills and business practices needed to serve clients within the firm’s client-first model.

Edward Jones offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage, along with voluntary benefits such as accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness. Disability income continuation, basic life and basic AD&D coverage are provided at no cost to financial advisors. The firm also provides a 401(k) plan and tax-advantaged accounts like a health savings account and a flexible spending account. Advisors typically enjoy scheduling flexibility and may be eligible for paid sick leave and paid time off where permitted by law. Bonuses, profit sharing, and paid parental leave may be available for those who meet eligibility, and many associates participate in the Travel Award Program. All associates can access the firm’s Employee Assistance Program. For more information on the benefits available to financial advisors, visit the benefits page, and see the compensation details for New Financial Advisors. Supplemental Starting Salary Range $45,000 - $100,000.

Sourcing and licensing support is available as part of the career path. If you want to understand the full compensation picture and how it unfolds as you build your practice, you can explore the dedicated compensation page for new advisors and the trainee pay structure linked in this posting.

Tips for applicants in Louisville

Lead your resume with your strongest credential for this path, which often means highlighting your degree or relevant financial services experience and any licensure progress you’ve already made. If you’re pursuing licensing, mention your current licenses and your plan to complete the SIE, Series 7, and Series 66 within the outlined timelines. Show a record of professional advancement, even in non-financial roles, to illustrate your growth trajectory.

Back up your must-haves with concrete examples. Describe situations where you built client relationships over time, demonstrated critical thinking in financial decision-making, or identified opportunities to broaden a client’s plan. If you’ve worked in sales or client-facing roles, share outcomes or metrics that demonstrate how you helped clients achieve their goals.

Be ready to discuss the training pathway and your approach to earning the required licenses. Explain how you would balance learning with early client-facing work and how you would prioritize building a local book of business while upholding regulatory standards.

Ask a practical question about the journey you’ll undertake: how the paid study period works, what milestones determine advancement to full advisor status, and how new advisors receive support in generating their first assets and clients.