Financial Advisor Jobs in Alabama
Financial Advisor jobs in Alabama concentrate in wealth management, retirement planning, and insurance-linked investment services, with steady demand from both independent advisory firms and large financial institutions across a market that runs from entry-level associate roles to senior wealth managers. Birmingham, Huntsville, and Mobile are the primary hiring metros, anchored by employers such as Regions Financial, Protective Life, and Raymond James. Client-facing portfolio management, retirement income planning, and small-business financial consulting are the most in-demand specialties across the state. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Job Description:
This job is responsible for providing comprehensive advice and customized solutions to clients to help them achieve their financial goals. Key responsibilities include triaging client leads, making referrals to business partners based on client needs and asset thresholds, and meeting with clients to review financial and investment goals and recommend products. Job expectations include applying and expanding knowledge by completing required licenses and trainings.
This position may be responsible for the provision of residential mortgage loans, and as such, is subject to SAFE Act registration requirements. Pursuant to the SAFE Act requirements, all employees engaged in residential mortgage loan originations must register with the federal registry system and remain in good standing. Since this position requires SAFE Act registration, employees are required to register and to submit to the required SAFE Act background check. Failure to obtain and/or maintain SAFE Act registration may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
This position is open for the entire market and the specific Financial Center location will be based on business needs. If you are offered a position, you will train at one financial center, and then potentially begin your role in a phone based capacity until another financial center location has been determined to move to that is within a reasonable commuting distance of your home to the extent permitted by applicable law.
Responsibilities:
Works with clients to plan their short and long-term financial goals by building a financial plan with brokerage products, such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, annuities, and banking and money managed solutions
Recommends banking and investments strategies that align with client financial goals and needs
Triages client requests and makes referrals to appropriate internal service providers based on client needs and asset thresholds
Mitigates and controls risk as part of daily activitiesIdentifies and engages potential new clients through referrals or financial center clientele
Required Qualifications:
Aptitude in obtaining required industry licenses
Must be self-disciplined in managing time and capacity
Experience in cultivating client relationships, assessing needs and recommending solutions
Success creating strong peer relationships through effective communication and collaboration
Demonstrates a results-driven mindset while prioritizing client's interest in a complex, fast-paced environment
Executes multiple tasks simultaneously
Learns and adapts to new technology or applications
Desired Qualifications:
Currently holds FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SIE)
Bachelor’s degree and/or a minimum of one year of financial services industry or sales experience
Skills:
Client Experience Branding
Client Solutions Advisory
Investment Management
Pipeline Management
Referral Management
Client Management
Customer and Client Focus
Portfolio Management
Prospecting
Referral Identification
Business Acumen
Executive Presence
Oral Communications
Risk Management
Trading
Weekly Schedule: Monday thru Friday, rotating Saturdays
Minimum Education Requirement: High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent
Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)Hours Per Week:
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Financial Advisor Job Market in Alabama
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Top Industries Hiring
- Banking & Financial Services
- Investment & Asset Management
What Alabama Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in financial advisor jobs across Alabama.
- Active FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 (or Series 63 and 65) registrations required
- Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business, or a closely related field
- Alabama insurance license required for advisors selling annuities or life products
- Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation preferred for wealth management roles
- Two or more years of client-facing financial planning or investment advisory experience
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain a book of business in a competitive market
Financial Advisor Jobs in Alabama: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a financial advisor in Alabama?
To become a financial advisor in Alabama, you need to pass the FINRA Series 7 exam to sell securities and register with the Alabama Securities Commission through FINRA's Central Registration Depository. Most roles also require the Series 66 or the Series 63 and 65 combination. Advisors who sell insurance products must hold an Alabama Department of Insurance license. A bachelor's degree in finance or a related field is the standard educational baseline most Alabama employers expect.
Which companies hire financial advisors in Alabama?
Alabama financial advisor roles are posted by United Placement, First Command Financial Services, and Bank of America and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Alabama's concentration of regional banks, insurance carriers, and independent broker-dealers gives the state a broad mix of employer types hiring across Birmingham, Huntsville, and beyond.
Which Alabama cities have the most financial advisor jobs?
Birmingham, Hoover, and Huntsville lead Alabama in financial advisor openings. Birmingham's status as the state's commercial and banking center drives the largest share, while Huntsville's rapid growth in professional services and defense-sector wealth has expanded its advisory market, and Mobile's port economy and regional insurance presence support a steady pipeline of openings in the south.
Are there remote financial advisor jobs in Alabama?
Yes, though they remain limited compared to purely desk-based fields, because relationship management and client prospecting still favor in-person contact. About 60% of financial advisor openings tied to Alabama are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with the remote share concentrated in financial planning, paraplanning, and investment analysis roles that rely less on face-to-face client development.
How can I get hired as a financial advisor in Alabama with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is joining a large regional bank or wirehouse as a financial advisor associate or client services representative, then working toward your FINRA registrations while on the job. Regions Financial and Protective Life both run structured development programs in Birmingham for candidates without a full advisory background. Roles such as bank teller, personal banker, or insurance customer service representative are common lateral moves into entry-level advisory tracks. Earning your Series 7 before you apply gives you a clear edge in a competitive entry-level pool.
Where can I find and apply to financial advisor jobs in Alabama?
You can find and apply to financial advisor jobs in Alabama on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state right now. Search the roles available, identify the ones that match your experience and credentials, and apply directly to the positions that fit.
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