Financial Advisor

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We are the Personal Advisors of Ameriprise Financial.
The next generation of American Express Financial Advisors.
Our name is new, but our experience isn't.


It's an exciting time to be part of Ameriprise Financial. Our values, our history and our experience can help make our clients dreams a reality. As a leader in financial services for more than 110 years, we have a long history of helping our clients reach their financial goals. Ameriprise Financial is ushering in a dynamic new era of financial planning - one where the client can pursue their dreams with greater confidence, increased peace of mind and the benefits of an enduring relationship with a financial advisor. Our personal, collaborative financial planning approach is what sets us apart. Life is full of surprises and opportunities. We can help clients prepare for the future. What's next.SM




How vast we are.

As of September 30, 2005, we own, manage, and administer over $420 billion in assets. Our fifth-largest retail sales force among the Securities Industry Association member firms*, now more than 10,000 branded financial advisors strong, has the largest number of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM professionals among any retail advisory force - serving more than 2 million individual clients nationwide. Our unique financial planning approach and level of revenues and net income position us for tremendous growth.

As a complete financial planning and services firm, we offer diverse, respected products - financial planning, mutual funds, life and disability insurance, retirement plans and IRAs, annuities, money market accounts, individual securities, investment certificates, and more.

*Source: 2004-2005 Securities Industry Association Yearbook (SIA members only)


What we do.

Our advisors don't look at financial planning as a one-time event. It's a collaboration that takes place over a number of years, even decades, and is centered on unique ideas for the clients future. Our goal? To help turn the clients dreams into a financial reality.

People turn to our advisors for unbiased advice and rely our skills and confident guidance. As respected financial professionals, we build long-term client relationships to help others reach personal and financial goals. Our approach to financial planning helps our clients make sense of today's complex financial options.



Advisor Responsibilities
Prospect and locate clients

Set appointments

Meet prospects to analyze their unique financial needs

Prepare financial plans

Recommend/sell specific, appropriate products

Service current accounts



Employee Financial Advisor

As a company employee, you receive greater structure, as well as competitive compensation that include draw plus commission-based bonuses, paid expenses, generous benefits, and extensive training. And with compensation based on your own hard work, the opportunity to elevate yours is virtually limitless as you grow your practice.



What it takes.


Marketing and sales know-how

Natural interpersonal, people, and communication skills

Strong analytical abilities

Self-confidence, persistence, initiative, and persuasiveness - inspire others to action

Entrepreneurial perspective and zeal for learning

Required federal and state licenses and registrations for securities - Series 7, Series 63 or Series 66, and state life, accident and health insurance licenses. If you're not licensed, you'll have the opportunity to become fully licensed under Ameriprise Financial sponsorship.

Four-year college degree preferred

Ameriprise Financial Services 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.



Where we can go - together.

Opportunities for Ameriprise financial advisors are available in offices nationwide.

For further information and to apply, visit ameriprise.com/careers

Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., Member NASD and SIPC. Ameriprise Financial is no longer owned by the American Express Company.
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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