Job Description

Equitable Advisors is a leading firm in the financial services and insurance industry with a mission to help people build fulfilling futures grounded in our stability, innovative strategies and commitments to our clients. Equitable Advisors is currently seeking to onboard a new Retirement Benefits Group (RBG) Financial Professional. As an entry level RBG Financial Professional, you can accelerate your own success.

Your primary focus will be providing financial products and services, as well as education to those who build and serve our communities, such as:

• Teachers
• School administrators
• Municipality employees

Qualifications

What it takes to be an Equitable Advisors’ Financial Professional

With a wide range of successful Financial Professionals, prior educational focus and professional background does not necessarily dictate success. We see success with people directly out of college, frustrated professionals looking to begin new career opportunities and those already in the financial services industry seeking a more comprehensive platform. We also seek and develop people of all backgrounds built on our proud history and focus of developing diverse talent and further growing our inclusive work environment.

• A four-year college degree is preferred but not required
• You will be required to obtain state Life and Health licenses and pass the FINRA SIE before joining. Then you will be required to obtain FINRA Series 7 and 66 registrations on your own time but no later than within 240 days of joining.
• Results-driven, highly motivated, self-starter who possesses integrity, a strong work ethic and the desire to help others plan for and protect their financial futures
• Team player who possesses excellent interpersonal skills and communication abilities, with a high degree of self-confidence
• Ability to draw upon past/present experiences and acquaintances to develop markets and sustain long-term relationships
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States

Advantages of working with us

As a Financial Professional with Equitable Advisors, we offer a competitive compensation package that allows you to be in the driver seat. Our platform allows you the opportunity to have a larger-scale impact on your earning potential. We believe in celebrating the successes and contributions that our Financial Professionals make to our company and our communities and acknowledged by numerous reward and recognition programs.

Paid training

During your first week of Preliminary Employment Period onboarding and learning our products and digital platforms, your pay will range from $629.60 - $762.40.

Compensation you control after your first week

After your first week of employment, you will no longer receive fixed pay. Rather, as an outside salesperson, your compensation will be paid solely by commission on the sale of various financial products and calculated in accordance with the Company’s commission schedule. In previous years, commission has ranged from $0-$125K during the first calendar year.

Upon successful completion of the Preliminary Employment Period, you will be eligible to become a 20th Edition Financial Professional and you can choose to be paid one of two ways: Base Salary of $24,000 per year plus reduced commission and performance bonus opportunities or Full Commission plus bonus. Commissions are calculated in accordance with the Company’s commission schedules and will vary depending on the financial product sold.

Benefits

After your first 90 days as a Preliminary Employment Program (“PEP”) Prospective Associate, you may be eligible for medical insurance through our company-sponsored Health Plan at your sole expense. Thereafter, and upon successful completion of your first 240 days, you will be eligible to become a 20th Edition Financial Professional and, in that role, will be eligible to participate in a variety of comprehensive benefit plans sponsored by the company: Health Plan (medical, dental, and vision insurance at company-subsidized rates (as applicable)); 401(k) Plan with company match; Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP); Short- and Long-Term Disability Programs; Basic Group Life Insurance; and Transportation Reimbursement Incentive Program (“TRIP”).

• Firm sponsorship to obtain the licensing required for hire
• Personalized, ongoing, and comprehensive training and support in all areas important to building your business
• Specializations available in numerous areas from being a Certified Financial Planner, to a junior or senior partner in a firm model, to focus in employee and executive benefits and other specialized areas.
• Work jointly with senior joint-work partners and be coached by top performers
• Advancement and management opportunities
• Work-life balance and access to a full suite of remote-work technology solutions

To get started as a Financial Professional, Equitable Advisors will sponsor your pursuit of the licensing requirements, and our training curriculum is designed to provide the skills and tools you need for the opportunity to succeed. Our training program consists of training across numerous areas: client management skills, sales skills, market development, product knowledge, technology systems and core practice management systems.

Retirement Benefits Group is a specialized division of Equitable Advisors, LLC (Equitable Financial Advisors in MI & TN). Equitable Advisors is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. GE- 5613650.1(4/23)(Exp.4/25)

Equitable is one of America’s leading financial services companies. Founded originally in 1859*, the company’s mission is to help clients secure their financial well-being with advice, protection and retirement strategies for individuals, families and small businesses.