Janney is an award-winning full-service financial services firm committed to understanding our clients' needs and providing advice beyond investments. We are equally committed to building a diverse workforce and inclusive culture where employees can use their talents to thrive and grow professionally with the firm.
The Financial Advisor Trainee will learn the basics of the retail financial services industry and study for and pass registration examinations. A FA Trainee shall have a set time period within which to obtain the necessary registrations and graduate to an FA Associate.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Attend in-house training sessions on various topics including, but not limited to, products and services, building a book of business, Janney systems, practice management and compliance
- Begin to develop a business plan
- Attend client meetings with Financial Advisors
- Perform clerical and administrative functions as directed by Financial Advisors
- At the direction and under the tutelage of Financial Advisors and Branch Managers, may assist in client profiling, identifying client objectives and risk tolerance, and preparing recommendations and advice
- Begin to develop knowledge of financial products and markets and the regulatory landscape
- Study for and pass the Series 7 examination, the Series 66 (or Series 63 and 65) examination, and any state insurance examinations required by the Branch Managers
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Obtain Series 7; 63 and 65, or 66 within designated time period. Candidates who hold their Series 7, 63 and 65, or 66 licenses are preferred.
- Undergraduate Degree with an emphasis on business and communications preferred
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Strong written and oral communication skills required
- Critical thinking skills
- High ethical standards
- Candidates must be available to start as soon as possible
Why work for us?
Benefits: Janney believes that its employees are the key to what makes a great company. Although work makes up a large portion of an employee’s life, we believe that a balance between work and non-work activities is essential to maintain quality performance and a positive work atmosphere. We offer a competitive package including Paid Parental Leave, generous Paid Time Off, eligibility for a $2,000 referral bonus and Professional Development Assistance Plan designed to help you make the most of your life at work and at home—today and in the future. Explore further.
Janney is an award-winning full-service financial services firm committed to understanding our clients' needs and providing advice beyond investments. We are equally committed to building a diverse workforce and inclusive culture where employees can use their talents to thrive and grow professionally with the firm.
People are our strongest asset. We recognize that when our team members thrive, our firm is more successful.
Janney is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.
Skills Required
- Obtain Series 7 and Series 63 and 65, or Series 66, within the designated time period
- Undergraduate degree, preferably emphasizing business and communications
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- High ethical standards
- Availability to start as soon as possible
Janney Montgomery Scott LLC Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Janney Montgomery Scott LLC and has not been reviewed or approved by Janney Montgomery Scott LLC.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match plus profit sharing is part of the package, with indications of a match improvement in 2026. Profit sharing is highlighted as a meaningful component of total rewards for eligible employees.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee ownership program is available to eligible employees and has been emphasized following the change in ownership. Broad‑based equity plans are positioned as a potential long‑term value add.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers, along with adoption and fertility assistance, signals robust family support. Additional resources such as pregnancy/postpartum and midlife support extend the coverage.
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What We Do
Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a leading financial services firm dedicated to putting client needs first. We are committed to providing the best in financial and investment advice to help our clients toward their personal or business goals. We focus on building strong client relationships, supported by a foundation of trust and performance. Janney provides advice to individual, corporate and institutional clients. Our expertise includes guidance about asset management, corporate and public finance, equity and fixed income investing, equity research, institutional equity and fixed income sales and trading, investment strategy, financial planning, mergers and acquisitions, public and private capital raising, portfolio management, retirement and income planning, and wealth management. Janney is an independently-operated subsidiary of The Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company and is a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC). Janney is dedicated to providing financial industry professionals the opportunity to achieve their personal best. We foster a professional, respectful and team-oriented environment where employees can use their talents to thrive and grow with the firm. Our culture rewards both individual and team success and is the driving force behind our strong, long-lasting client relationships.
