Planning and Advice Associate - Smithfield, RI

Job Description:

Planning and Advice Associate

As a Planning and Advice Associate, you serve as a trusted partner for our workplace and personal investment customers. You will engage in inbound and outbound conversations, provide guidance on retirement and/or investment needs, and help clients navigate Fidelity’s products, services, and planning tools. You will develop relationship‑building, planning, and service to sales skills through a structured development path with comprehensive training and licensing support.

Key Responsibilities

• As part of the Planning and Advice inbound and outbound call team, you will start your journey in our multi-stage development to a career in planning and advice where you will build relationships with 401(k) workplace participants and/or personal investment clients through planning and advice conversations.

• Guide clients using Fidelity’s planning tools, research, and investment solutions.

• Handle inbound service and consultative calls; conduct outbound outreach through warm opportunities and/or appointments.

• Introduce customers to appropriate business partners and set targeted planning appointments to help people create their path to financial well-being.

• Discuss market trends, investment concepts, and financial planning strategies.

• Manage and prioritize your day using Salesforce and internal systems.

Skills & Expertise

• Strong client relationship and consultative experience.

• Experience with inbound/outbound warm leads and customer engagement.

• Interest or knowledge in financial services and retirement planning.

• Strong communication, technology, and time‑management skills.

• Ability and flexibility to work in a “hybrid” work setting, both at home and in office.

• Aptitude to complete FINRA SIE, Series 7 and Series 66 upon hire

Licensing & Development

• Paid support to obtain SIE, Series 7, and Series 66.

• Tuition reimbursement available for future credentials.

Our Investments in You

Our benefits programs are crafted to help you and your loved ones strike the perfect balance. Here are a few featured benefits (not all benefits are listed): Maternal and Parental Leave, Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Assistance, 401(K) 7% match, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Time off, Backup Dependent Care, Charitable match, and Concierge Services.

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Most roles at Fidelity are Hybrid, requiring associates to work onsite every other week (all business days, M-F) in a Fidelity office. This does not apply to Remote or fully Onsite roles. Some roles may have unique onsite requirements. Please consult with your recruiter for the specific expectations for this position.

Please be advised that Fidelity’s business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.