Internship
Financial Advisor Trainee
Updated on 7/21/2026
Raymond James Financial
Wealth management, banking, and investment services
Compensation Overview
$70.3k - $75k/yr
Westlake Village, CA, USA
In Person
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- Bachelor’s degree (B.A) from four-year College or university preferred, and a minimum of four (4) years working experience, including sales (preferably intangible) or business experience demonstrating achievement preferred
- OR an equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training as approved by Human Resources
- SIE required provided that an exemption or grandfathering cannot be applied or ability to obtain within 4 months from start of program
- Series 7 & 66 or ability to obtain within 4 months from start of program
- Life, Health and Variable Annuity or ability to obtain within 6 months from start of program
- Education: Bachelor’s
- Work Experience: General Experience - 13 months to 3 years
- Certifications: s66 - Uniform Combined State Law Examination - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), s7 - General Securities Representative Examination - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Securities Industry Essentials Exam (SIE) - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
- Travel: Less than 25%
- Become trained and skilled to effectively and efficiently function in the Financial Advisor role
- Develop client pipeline by prospecting, networking, community involvement, centers of influence and developing niches
- Manage full scope of client relationship by evaluating client financial needs, investment opportunities, current holdings and available investment capital and help them identify their investment objectives
- Recommends investment products, solutions, and services that are suitable for prospects and clients based on predetermined client needs, time horizons, risk profile, and preferences
- Seeks expertise of internal resources to identify investment opportunities and solutions for clients
- Develops a book of business consistent with AMP program goals for assets under management and required production
- Completes required program training and assignments, obtaining mandatory industry licenses within prescribed timeframes, mastering assessments and meeting minimum performance and production standards
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Diversified financial services provider serving individuals, corporations, and municipalities. Its services span five segments: Private Client Group, Capital Markets, Asset Management, RJ Bank, and Other, including financial planning, investment advisory, investment banking, research, asset management, and banking and lending. The approach centers on personalized, client-centric service and long-term relationships, with advisors tailoring strategies to each client. The goal is to help clients achieve financial objectives through customized guidance and a broad range of financial solutions.
Company Size
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Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Saint Petersburg, Florida
Founded
1962
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q2 2026 added $23 billion in domestic net new assets through advisor recruitment.
- Asset management fees rose 17% to $2.02 billion in Q2 2026.
- The Clark Capital acquisition announced January 2026 expands asset management capabilities.
What critics are saying
- Cash sweep lawsuits could erase 21% of pre-tax income within 9–15 months.
- RJ Bank's $8 billion CRE portfolio faces high default risk in 12–18 months.
- Private equity rivals threaten the 9,000-advisor model within 6–12 months.
What makes Raymond James Financial unique
- Raymond James operates 9,000 advisors via a dominant independent contractor model.
- The firm delivers highly personalized, client-centric financial planning and advisory services.
- It integrates wealth management, investment banking, asset management, and RJ Bank lending.
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Who's moving where in Wealth Management? - Loxahatchee Capital, UBS, Baird, others. Editorial Staff June 23, 2026 The latest senior wealth management moves, appointments and personnel changes in North America. Loxahatchee Capital, UBS Loxahatchee Capital, a Tequesta, Florida-based boutique multi-family office overseeing $1.4 billion in assets, has appointed former UBS figure Andrea L Cording (main picture) as operations director. At UBS, Cording was a business analyst for the Florida market, supporting 280 advisors in 34 offices. Throughout her UBS career, Cording held positions spanning client service, private wealth management, and market-level operations across South Florida and beyond. Earlier in her career, she served as a personal banker at Bank of America, where she was involved in business development and relationship management. "The success and quality of a firm is ultimately a reflection of the people behind it, and Andrea brings exactly the kind of deep operational expertise and institutional knowledge to empower our continued growth," Andrew J Plum, managing partner and head of the investment committee at Loxahatchee Capital, said. Cording holds a bachelor of business administration in finance from Florida Atlantic University, as well as a series of industry licences. Baird Baird said The Kashian Karels Group, formerly at RBC, has joined its wealth management office in Edina, Minnesota. (See picture below) Left to Right: Michael L Karels; Ann Hoen; Darla J Kashian and Tanner Petroske. The team includes: Darla J Kashian, director, financial advisor; Michael L Karels, director, financial advisor; Tanner Petroske, associate financial advisor, and Ann Hoen, assistant vice president. At RBC, the team managed more than $508 million in client assets and managed retirement services for private clients and businesses, asset allocation strategies and lending solutions. Baird's Private Wealth Management had more than $372 billion in client assets as of March 31, 2026. Raymond James Raymond James has promoted Daniel Cole to division director for the Northeast division of Raymond James Financial Services' Independent Contractor Division (ICD). Cole brings nearly two decades of experience at Raymond James to the role, most recently serving as regional director for ICD Northeast. Cole has held many leadership roles and developed a broad perspective on the firm's independent advisor business. He joined Raymond James in 2007 in an operations position before moving into the Raymond James & Associates Private Client Group (PCG) and later PCG Technology. Cole earned a degree in finance and management from the University of South Florida and holds industry licenses, the Wealth Management Specialist designation and a Certified Corporate Coach certification.
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Addition Financial Credit Union selects Raymond James to expand Wealth Management services for members. Addition Financial Credit Union members now have access to enhanced investment guidance, digital tools and personalized financial planning through a new relationship with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., a leading financial services firm. The credit union announced that Addition Financial Wealth Management, supported by Raymond James, will offer members a comprehensive suite of financial planning and investment services designed to support long-term financial wellbeing. Services available through Addition Financial Wealth Management include: * Retirement planning * Portfolio management * Investment banking * Investment management * Financial planning * Business planning. "By working with Raymond James, we can help members build strong financial futures through easy-to-use digital tools while providing access to knowledgeable financial advisors who can guide them through important financial decisions," said Kevin Miller, President and CEO of Addition Financial Credit Union. "Whether a member is planning for retirement, growing investments or preparing for a major life milestone, this partnership helps ensure they have the resources and personalized guidance they need." Addition Financial is also welcoming a new team of financial advisors, led by brokerage services manager Jayar Williams to support and advise members. Williams brings more than 20 years of comprehensive wealth management experience, focusing on advising members to develop and implement investment strategies that help address immediate and future goals. "Addition Financial has built a strong reputation for serving its members with integrity and a long-term mindset," said Jon DeMayo, vice president of business development at FID. "We are proud to support Jay and the team as they grow the investment program with access to the resources, technology and advisory capabilities of Raymond James - all while preserving the personalized service their members value." Members will be able to easily view investment accounts through a new, secure, easy-to-use online platform anytime on a computer, tablet or smartphone. Members interested in learning more about Addition Financial Wealth Management can visit... AdditionFi.com/WealthManagement or access the Raymond James client portal at raymondjames.com/additionfinancial.