3 Financial Services jobs in Gulfport

**We're bullish about your future here.**
Your experience is valuable to us - and we know you have options. But we offer something the competition simply can't: our unique branch-team business model. One financial advisor and one branch office administrator entirely focused on building client relationships. It's our sole profit center. And as an Edward Jones advisor, you're at the helm. That's why we provide every possible resource to help you succeed. A branch office administrator to help you run your branch. World-class products, services and support. And the stability of a firm built on a long-term investment philosophy that has helped our clients achieve their goals for nearly a century. Empowering you to deliver tailored solutions to meet your clients' unique and complex needs. Building your practice your way - with 100% support from us.
**Job Overview**
As a financial advisor with Edward Jones, you'll develop and grow your own practice, supported by branch associates, a home-office team and other regional financial advisors. You'll benefit from the experience that comes from over 100 years of history. We're proud to have more offices in the U.S. and Canada than any other investment firm, serving over eight million clients.
Our financial advisors are a valued part of our firm, and we credit much of our success to their unique experiences and professional backgrounds. We value an inclusive environment where everyone's different viewpoints help to achieve results.
Edward Jones is built to help you positively impact clients' lives, helping them achieve their long-term financial goals as you make a difference in your community.
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Build relationships to create new clients via face-to-face and virtual sourcing strategies (e.g., residential, business, networking, introductions and referrals, social media and speaking engagements).
+ Deeply understand clients' and prospective clients' needs, priorities, and concerns to accelerate trust and create personalized, comprehensive strategies to help clients achieve their goals.
+ Oversee branch processes, roles, and responsibilities to ensure a high-quality, streamlined client experience consistent with firm policies and procedures, regulatory requirements, and ethical guidelines.
+ Engage the branch team to create, monitor, and adjust the branch business plan to increase branch effectiveness and achieve desired business results.
+ Create a highly engaging environment in the branch of mutual trust, respect, feedback, and accountability.
+ As an associate, you are required to complete ongoing training offered by the firm and regulatory authorities, as well as required training to maintain registrations and licenses in good standing.
+ A firm-provided branch office in the community.
+ Client support to help lighten the load so you can focus on your clients.
+ A support network that extends from your client support team office to your region to the home office - You'll work independently but will have a team of thousands backing you every step of the way.
**Benefits:**
Edward Jones' compensation and benefits package includes medical and prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary benefits (such as accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness), disability income continuation, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage. Income continuation, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage are provided at no cost to financial advisors. Edward Jones offers a 401k retirement plan, and tax-advantaged accounts: health savings account and flexible spending account. Financial advisors enjoy flexibility in their schedule and, where required by applicable law, are eligible for paid sick leave and paid time off. Financial advisors may be eligible for bonuses; profit sharing; paid medical and parental leave for Financial Advisors that satisfy eligibility requirements; and participation in the firm's Travel Award Program. All associates are eligible for the firm's Employee Assistance Program. For more information on the Benefits available to financial advisors, please visit our benefits page ( .
**Earn salary, commissions, new asset compensation**
+ No ceiling to your earning potential and growth, and your compensation is tied to the effort you put in
+ A multi-faceted compensation package that also includes opportunities for profitability bonuses, profit sharing, and incentive travel
+ The flexibility that you need to balance your personal and professional lives - the best of both worlds
As every situation is unique, speaking with a recruiter is recommended. You can may calculate a preliminary total compensation with this calculator ( Minimum $50,000
Hiring Maximum $125,000
Applications for this role are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. Edward Jones is prohibited from hiring individuals with certain specified criminal history as set forth in Section 3(a)(39) and 15(b)(4) and Rule 17a-3(a)(12) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, and conducts background reviews consistent with FINRA Rule 3110(e). A copy of a notice regarding the provisions of the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance is available at: dcba.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/FCOE-Official-Notice-Eng-Final-8.30.2024.pdf .
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**Skills/Requirements**
Financial advisors succeed by demonstrating a unique combination of ambition, self-motivation and commitment to establishing long-term client relationships. Financial advisors are driven by performance, and we ensure that their compensation and earning potential is reflective of their performance. They're confident and possess the ability to think critically, with sound judgment.
**What characteristics would make you a successful financial advisor?**
+ Strong communications skills and self-starter
+ Love of learning and challenges, including determination to succeed
+ Skilled in long-term relationship building
+ Adaptable to new information seeking the right solutions for clients
+ Comfortable in your ability to think critically
+ Passion for new opportunities
**Candidate qualifications:**
+ Series 7 and Series 66 required
+ Experience in financial services working with clients, in-depth knowledge of investment products and services with a track record of success
+ State insurance licenses preferred
+ Preferred additional professional designations such as CFP® or CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER and/or CRPC or Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor
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**Awards & Accolades**
At Edward Jones, we are building a place where everyone feels like they belong. We're proud of our associates' contributions to the firm and the recognitions we have received.
Check out our U.S. awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones ( out our Canadian awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones ( More About Awards & Accolades
**About Us**
Join a financial services firm where your contributions are valued. Edward Jones is a Fortune 500¹ company where people come first. With over 9 million clients and 20,000 financial advisors across the U.S. and Canada, we're proud to be privately-owned, placing the focus on our clients rather than shareholder returns.
Behind everything we do is our purpose: We partner for positive impact to improve the lives of our clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. We are an innovative, flexible, and inclusive organization that attracts, develops, and inspires performance excellence and a sense of belonging.
People are at the center of our partnership. Edward Jones associates are seen, heard, respected, and supported. This is what we believe makes us the best place to start or build your career.
View our Purpose, Inclusion and Citizenship Report ( .
¹Fortune 500, published June 2024, data as of December 2023. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating.
Edward Jones does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Merrill Financial Solutions Advisor: Louisiana Mississippi Market
New Orleans, Louisiana;Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Biloxi, Mississippi; Mandeville, Louisiana; Tupelo, Mississippi; Meridian, Mississippi; Ridgeland, Mississippi; Lafayette, Louisiana; Monroe, Louisiana
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**Merrill About Us Statement:**
Merrill Wealth Management is a leading provider of comprehensive wealth management and investment products and services for individuals, companies, and institutions. Merrill Wealth Management is one of the largest businesses of its kind in the world specializing in goals-based wealth management, including planning for retirement, education, legacy, and other life goals through investment advice and guidance.
Merrill's Financial Advisors and Wealth Management Client Associates help clients pursue the life they envision through a personal relationship with their advisory team committed to their needs. We believe trust comes from transparency. Our trusted advisory teams are equipped with access to the investment insights of Merrill coupled with the banking convenience of Bank of America.
Merrill is committed to an in-office culture with specific requirements for office-based attendance and which allows for an appropriate level of flexibility for our teammates and businesses based on role-specific considerations.
At Merrill, we empower you to bring your whole self to work. We value diversity in our thoughts, business, and within our employees and clients. Our Wealth Management team represents an array of different backgrounds and bring their unique perspectives, ideas and experiences, helping to create a work community that is culture driven, resilient, results focused and effective.
**Job Description:**
This job is responsible for working with high-net worth clients with annual revenues of $100k-$5mm, identifying needs, developing relationships, reviewing investment goals, and preparing investment recommendations that align with the goals of both existing and prospective clients. Key responsibilities include leveraging technology to achieve business growth goals, profiling activities to determine a client's investor profile and financial resource objectives, building a sustainable book of business, and providing opportunities for advisors to pursue a career within the bank. This position is subject to SAFE Act registration requirements. Pursuant to the SAFE Act requirements, all employees engaged in residential loan mortgage originations must register with the federal registry system and remain in good standing. Since this position requires SAFE Act registration, employees are required to register and to submit to the required SAFE Act background check and registration process. Failure to obtain and/or maintain SAFE Act registration may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Provides tailored and personalized advice to clients through reviews and presentations, including assessing financial goals and recommending investment advisory strategies
+ Communicates solutions to clients that are best suited for their financial needs, such as core Banking, and Investment and Life Priority solutions
+ Partners with Financial Advisor teams to build their network by sharing relevant market developments and discussing new products (as appropriate) in an effort to promote portfolio growth
+ Understands and accesses the full breadth of resources across the bank to benefit clients or prospects
+ Develops and grows a book of business to meet and exceed pre-defined financial targets to measure their ability to progress to the next phase as an advisor
+ Prioritizes client requests and makes introductions to appropriate internal service providers based on client needs and asset thresholds
**The Advisor Development Program (ADP) Journey:**
During this stage of your journey, the Merrill Financial Solutions Advisor (MFSA) will help provide you with the necessary training and guidance through a defined path to become a successful and independent financial advisor. You will have the opportunity to work with both affluent and high net worth clients, identifying needs, developing relationships, reviewing investment goals, and preparing investment recommendations that align with the goals of both existing and prospective clients. In this role you will develop the relationship management skills necessary to operate in an Elite Growth Practice (EGP). From marketing yourself to managing your own practice, we'll prepare you with everything you need as you develop within your role. The MFSA role provides experienced advisors the opportunity to pursue a career within Merrill Wealth Management. Once you have honed your skills and demonstrated success as a MFSA, you typically will progress into the next stage of training. Located in a Merrill branch.
**We'll help you:**
+ Get training and one-on-one mentorship from managers who are invested in your success. You'll enroll in our Academy to develop as an advisor; the potential for growth is yours!
+ Build connections to grow your network and business. Starting at a Merrill branch, you'll interact with Merrill financial advisors, institutional retirement participants and higher net worth clients.
+ Deliver advice through client reviews/presentations with confidence, including reviews of financial goals, and recommend investment advisory strategies to help clients achieve their financial goals.
+ Learn about the full suite of financial solutions. Connect clients to solutions that are in their best interest, such as core Banking, Investment & Life Priority solutions, through Bank of America and Merrill to meet their financial needs.
**As a Merrill FSA, you can look forward to:**
+ A strong referral network from across the business to increase opportunities for affluent and high net worth client acquisition and provide access to partners who are specialists in their field.
+ Marketing strategies to reach wider audiences with greater appeal.
+ Ongoing professional development to deepen your skills and optimize your practice as the industry evolves.
+ Potential Opportunities for professional growth.
+ Leadership opportunities, including leading client and conference seminars
**We're a culture that:**
+ Is committed to building a workplace where every employee is welcomed and given the support and resources to build and advance their careers. Along with taking care of our clients, we want to be a great place for people to work, and we strive to create an environment where all employees have the opportunity to achieve their goals.
+ Believes diversity makes us stronger so we can reflect, connect to and meet the diverse needs of our clients around the world.
+ Provides continuous training and developmental opportunities to help employees achieve their goals, whatever their background or experience.
+ Is committed to advancing our tools, technology and ways of working. We always put our clients first to meet their evolving needs.
+ Believes in responsible growth and is dedicated to supporting communities around the world by connecting them to the lending, investing and giving they need to remain vibrant and vital.
**Required Qualifications:**
+ **Currently holds Series 7 & 66 (63 & 65 in lieu of 66) licenses**
+ Two years' experience working in the financial service industry and/or a sales environment where goals were met or exceeded
+ Minimum of one year experience in the investments industry, including investment training and in-depth knowledge of investment products and services
+ Self-starter who efficiently manages time and capacity
+ Sets and accomplishes goals, achieving whatever you put your mind to
+ Builds and nurtures strong relationships
+ Collaborates effectively with others to get things done
+ Communicates effectively and confidently and is comfortable engaging all clients
+ Manages goals, navigates complexity, prioritizes tasks and executes in a fast-paced environment
+ Likes to learn, adapts to new information and seeks the right solutions for clients
+ Thorough and thoughtful in incorporating relevant regulatory due diligence into daily activities and long-term strategies for clients
**Desired Qualifications:**
+ Proven ability to partner and promote lead generation
+ Experience balancing investment management, sales activities, and new client development
+ Strong computer skills and the ability to multitask in a demanding environment
+ Bachelor's degree, preferably in business-related field
+ Achieved additional professional designations such as Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and/or Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC)
+ Obtained insurance licenses ?
**Skills:**
+ Account Management
+ Client Investments Management
+ Client Management
+ Client Solutions Advisory
+ Relationship Building
+ Advisory
+ Business Development
+ Fraud Management
+ Pipeline Management
+ Portfolio Management
+ Client Experience Branding
+ Issue Management
+ Prospecting
+ Referral Identification
+ Sales Performance Management
**Shift:**
1st shift (United States of America)
**Hours Per Week:**
40
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