Financial Consultant I
at Principal
Des Moines, Iowa; Charlotte, North Carolina; Phoenix, Arizona; Denver, Colorado; Jacksonville, Florida; Miami, Florida; Orlando, Florida; Tampa, Florida; Atlanta, Georgia; Chicago, Illinois; Minneapolis, Minnesota; St. Louis, Missouri; Raleigh, North Carolina; Grand Island, Nebraska; Marlton, New Jersey; Austin, Texas; Dallas, Texas; Fort Worth, Texas; Salt Lake City, Utah; Richmond, Virginia; San Diego, California, hybrid, full time, USD 27–39 / hour, 2+ years
posted 21 Oct 2026
- Series 66
- Series 65
- Series 7
- Series 63
- SIE
About the role
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* 53671 * Sales * Regular Full-Time * Des Moines, Iowa; Charlotte, North Carolina; Phoenix, Arizona; Denver, Colorado; Jacksonville, Florida; Miami, Florida; Orlando, Florida; Tampa, Florida; Atlanta, Georgia; Chicago, Illinois; Minneapolis, Minnesota; St. Louis, Missouri; Raleigh, North Carolina; Grand Island, Nebraska; Marlton, New Jersey; Austin, Texas; Dallas, Texas; Fort Worth, Texas; Salt Lake City, Utah; Richmond, Virginia; San Diego, California * Yes * H021000-RIS Principal Connection HO * No * PFUSGA18-Salary Level 18 - Geo
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What you would do
Principal is seeking financial professionals to join our Retirement and Income Solutions - Principal Connection team. As a Financial Consultant I, this role provides expert investment advisory services through our call center to a diverse client base, including direct-to-consumer prospects, retail investment account holders, and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans.
Serving as a trusted advisor, you’ll combine financial expertise with exceptional service to help clients navigate their investment journey and build financial security with confidence. Through personalized, compliant, and comprehensive guidance, this role helps simplify complex financial concepts, build lasting client relationships, and empower clients to make confident, informed decisions about their financial future.
* Provide benefit event education to former participants, Personal Retirement Account holders, and individuals approaching benefit events, helping them understand their investment and risk-based needs and appropriate product solutions. * Facilitate transactions and coordinate introductions to specialized teams as needed to support customer goals and asset retention. * Conduct consultative conversations focused on clients’ goals and best interests, assessing financial objectives, risk tolerance, and time horizons to recommend tailored solutions. * Simplify complex financial concepts to help clients make informed decisions with confidence. * Use active listening, emotional intelligence, and effective communication to understand customer needs, identify additional opportunities, and build strong relationships that reflect the One Principal culture. * Maintain accurate documentation of customer interactions and ensure secure, compliant handling of customer data and transactions. * Adhere to compliance and risk management standards, including required regulatory training, licenses, and designations. * Manage client pipelines and application follow-up through timely and professional communication.
What they are looking for
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent plus 2+ years’ experience, preferably in the financial services industry. * Ability to obtain approval as a registered representative across all 50 states and Washington, D.C. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to establish trust and rapport easily with customers over the phone. * Proficiency with computer desktop technology and digital communication mediums. * Detailed knowledge and expertise involving retail investments products as well as employer sponsored retirement plans. * Hard-working and able to make decisions that are in the best interest of our customers. This includes possessing a heartfelt passion to hold and maintain relationships with customers and members of their household. * Ability to work independently, be a self-starter, and demonstrate confidence in decisions. * Drive to constantly improve the customer experience working in a collaborative team-based culture. * Strong efficiency with time management and organizational skills.
SIE and Series 7 licenses are required, along with one of the following:
1. Series 66, OR 2. Both Series 63 and Series 65
At Principal, we value connecting on both a personal and professional level. Together, we’re imagining a more purpose-led future for financial services – and that starts with you. Our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees. And we support our employees the same way we support our customers: with comprehensive, competitive benefit offerings crafted to protect their physical, financial, and social well-being. Check out our careers site to learn more about our purpose, values and benefits.
What comes with it
Salary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.
$26.83 - $38.61 / hour
The following locations are examples of market-specific salary ranges across different geographies. This role also offers incentive compensation in addition to the hourly base pay listed below.
* Grand Island: $26.83 - $31.59 / hr * Des Moines/Tampa: $28.32 - $33.34 / hr * Charlotte/Atlanta/Phoenix/Dallas: $29.81 - $35.10 / hr * Minneapolis/Princeton/Denver: $32.79 - $38.61 / hr
Time Off Program
Personal Time Off (PTO) is provided to hourly (non-exempt) employees and provides a set amount of accrued time earned each pay period. Employees can use their PTO for vacation, personal or short-term illness.
Pension Eligible
Yes
Hours
The shifts for this position fall between 7:00AM and 9:00PM CT, Monday–Friday. You must be able to work an assigned eight‑hour shift within this window. A shift differential may be provided for hours worked starting at 6:00 PM.
Location(s)
This role offers hybrid and remote work arrangements. You’ll work with your leader to figure out which option may align best based on several factors. We are hiring in: Des Moines, IA - Charlotte, NC - Raleigh, NC - Richmond, VA - Grand Island, NE - Minneapolis, MN - St. Louis, MO - Chicago, IL - Denver, CO - Salt Lake City, UT - Atlanta, GA - Dallas, TX - Fort Worth, TX - Phoenix, AZ - Miami, FL - Tampa, FL - Jacksonville, FL - Orlando, FL - San Diego, CA - Bridgewater, NJ - Cherry Hill, NJ - Princeton, NJ - Austin, TX
Work Authorization/Sponsorship
At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please use the following links.
Nonimmigrant Workers and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants
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