Associate Financial Advisor (AFA)
Location: Lakeville, MN | Full-Time
Fireside Wealth, a Private Wealth Advisory Practice of Ameriprise Financial, is seeking an Associate Financial Advisor (AFA) to join a collaborative and growth-focused team. This role is designed for a licensed professional who is eager to build long-term client relationships, develop planning expertise, and pursue the CFP® designation (if not already obtained).
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who has foundational experience but is still early enough in their career to grow within a practice—progressing into client ownership, increased responsibility, and potential long-term equity participation.
About the Practice
The team emphasizes education, planning, and long-term relationship building.
The culture is:
The team is seeking someone who is patient, motivated by long-term opportunity, and aligned with a gradual path toward leadership and potential equity.
Key Responsibilities
Client Relationship Development
Financial Planning & Analysis
Meeting Preparation & Execution
Team Collaboration
Ideal Candidate Profile
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Professional Strengths
Compensation & Benefits
Base Salary: $100,000 – $140,000 (commensurate with experience) - exempt
Incentive Compensation:
Benefits Include:
Work Environment: Hybrid schedule (in-office presence expected; flexibility available)
Equal Opportunity Employer
Fireside Wealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
About Ameriprise Financial
Ameriprise Financial combines a team-based atmosphere with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are an organization that emphasizes learning and growth, rewards you for your achievements and fosters a healthy work/life balance.
From our Minneapolis headquarters throughout our offices nationwide, you'll find we live our values every day — client focused, integrity always, excellence in all we do and respect for individuals and communities. We embrace diversity in our ideas, management, employee groups and clients.
Our Investment in You
We provide employees and branch advisors with competitive compensation and rewards. Our comprehensive benefits support your health and help you balance your career and personal life. Ameriprise invests in you through compensation, retirement savings, health benefits, wellness programs, work/life balance programs, veteran benefits, etc.
Your Career at Ameriprise
When you join our corporate team, you receive competitive compensation and incentives, opportunities to share in the company's success plus comprehensive benefits. Our employees also enjoy business resource networks, transportation assistance, community service opportunities, and an on-site cafeteria.
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We have a diverse, values-based culture that embraces individual differences and encourages you to perform at your peak. We recognize your achievements and understand that work is one of the many important aspects in your life. While maintaining respect for that life balance, we help you advance your career and reach your goals.
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At Ameriprise Financial, we believe that learning is a lifelong endeavor. No matter where you are in your career path, we encourage all employees to take advantage of our professional development programs, offered in a variety of ways. Learn on your own, collaborate with a peer or work with an experienced colleague. Whatever your learning style, Ameriprise gives you the opportunity to reach your potential.
Being an Ameriprise Advisor
Join a strong, ethical company that offers you what you need to build a rewarding career as a financial advisor: Culture & Commitment, Dedication & Support, and Opportunity & Rewards. Ameriprise is committed to helping you achieve the vision you have for your practice. With training in financial planning and the backing of a strong, stable FORTUNE 500® company, you’ll discover unparalleled culture, support, and opportunities to build a successful practice. That’s the Ameriprise Difference.
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Join an inclusive team to gain career-building skills and network in a supportive, high-energy, team-based atmosphere. Learn through real-world work and collaboration with leaders on projects that produce results through our Internship Program or gain valuable professional experience and build leadership skills through our full-time Leadership Development Program. You’ll also engage in team-building/social events, volunteer activities, executive leadership seminars, and networking opportunities.