1. What does an Edward Jones Financial Advisor look like?
At Edward Jones, there is no such thing as a typical Financial Advisor.
Our Financial Advisors come from many different career paths and
many different cultural backgrounds. There are important reasons
for that:
• Purpose. We believe everyone deserves equal access to financial
help, regardless of their net worth, and that includes people in
your community. Individuals who understand and relate to these
unique communities have the best potential to achieve success for
themselves and make a difference in their clients’ lives.
• Trust. It is essential to the success of our Financial Advisors, and
it can be best achieved through individuals who share a common
heritage with the clients they serve.
• Innovation. If our Financial Advisors all looked and thought the
same, Edward Jones would not be the leading-edge company it is
today. With a diverse workforce, innovative technology and a
Successful Edward Jones Financial
Advisors are:
• Highly motivated
• Hardworking
• Community-focused
• Entrepreneurial thinkers
• Able to thrive in an
autonomous environment
We hire individuals based solely on
their potential for success and their
commitment to doing what is right
for clients.
Diverse Perspectives Welcome What do Edward Jones Financial
Advisors have in common?
THE FINANCIAL ADVISOR OPPORTUNITY
As an Edward Jones Financial Advisor, your path to success will touch many lives. You will rise to meet challenges
along the way, and the rewards will be great – both personally and professionally. Your path to success and the
rewards you receive will be determined by one person: you.
solutions-based approach that truly makes a difference in the lives of our clients, it is no wonder that – for the 15th
year – Edward Jones was named one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For 2014” by FORTUNE® magazine in its
annual listing, ranking No. 4 overall. These 15 FORTUNE® rankings include top 10 finishes for 11 years.

2. The Edward Jones Diversity Coaching and Support Program
helps build your potential for success.
Our commitment to a workforce filled with diverse perspectives
and experiences means many of the individuals we hire may not
have experience working in the financial world. In fact, some of
our most successful Financial Advisors had no previous financial
experience. Yet they have built successful careers with us, due
in part to the support we provide from the home office, regional
offices and programs like these:
The Early Success Coach Program:
• During the first 12 months at Edward Jones, you will be
paired with an Early Success Coach – an experienced
Financial Advisor who will spend one-on-one time with
you, either over the phone or in person.
• Your coach will provide advice and guidance on building
client relationships, leveraging your entrepreneurial spirit,
leading your own office and more.
Cross-Cultural Development Program:
• A two-day intensive program focused on strategies to help
diverse Financial Advisors build confidence and credibility,
based on race, ethnicity and gender.
• Financial Advisors will also share successful strategies and
business-building ideas.
• Participation is recommended 10 to 60 months into building
your practice.
Leadership Diversity Forum:
• Edward Jones senior leadership hosts this event for diverse
employees every other year, where participants share
management strategies and discuss leadership development.
• Nationally renowned speakers provide insights into topics
relating to diversity and inclusion.
Where will you work? We strive to provide our Financial Advisors
with offices in their own communities or in the communities
where they want to serve. Our thorough process for choosing
office locations provides the right candidates with unique
opportunities that enable them to make a real difference in the
communities they serve.
The Support You Need to Make the Biggest Difference
Albert Santaella III
Edward Jones Financial Advisor
Dallas, TX
“Mentally I think I’m a numbers person, but
when you view my day-to-day activities, I’m
definitely a people person. The stories and the
lives that we get involved with make it worth
everything that we do here.”
Visit www.edwardjones.com/inclusion for
more details and to submit your résumé.
Get Started Today
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