Job Information
Edward Jones Senior Practice Strategy Consultant in Saint Louis, Missouri
Position Schedule: Full-Time
This job posting is anticipated to remain open for 30 days, from 16-Apr-2026. The posting may close early due to the volume of applicants.
Opportunity Overview
As a Senior Practice Strategy Consultant, you'll be at the forefront of transforming wealth management practices-bringing a strategic, forward‑thinking mindset with a client‑centric approach as you partner directly with branch teams to unlock growth, strengthen leadership structures, and build enduring, high‑performing organizations. Reporting to the Director, Practice Strategy Consultation, you will serve as a trusted strategic advisor, guiding teams through pivotal moments such as expansion, organizational redesign, and succession planning.
In this role, you'll lead sophisticated discovery engagements, translate complex data into clear insights, and deliver customized, actionable recommendations grounded in best‑in‑class wealth management and practice management standards. Adaptable, innovative, and motivated to continuously improve practice outcomes, your influence will be tangible-driving measurable business results, shaping the evolution of consulting offerings, and helping practices move from vision to execution.
You'll collaborate closely as a collaborative team player who partners effectively across internal and external stakeholders, ensuring every engagement aligns with firm priorities while delivering exceptional value to branch teams. This is an opportunity for a strategic thinker and advisor who thrives on impact, enjoys solving complex business challenges, and wants to play a key role in shaping the future of advisory practices.
Edward Jones' compensation and benefits package includes medical and prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary benefits (such as accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness), short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage. Short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage are provided at no cost to associates. Edward Jones offers a 401k retirement plan, and tax-advantaged accounts: health savings account, and flexible spending account. Edward Jones observes ten paid holidays and provides 15 days of vacation for new associates beginning on January 1 of each year, as well as sick time, personal days, and a paid day for volunteerism. Associates may be eligible for bonuses and profit sharing. All associates are eligible for the firm's Employee Assistance Program. For more information on the Benefits available to Edward Jones associates, please visit our benefits page (https://secure.edwardjonesbenefits.com/fleet/public/index/f914262d-0362-4682-bd1e-0ccd25f1dfb1) .
Hiring Minimum: $101700
Hiring Maximum: $173200
- Skills/Requirements
What You'll Need
Required
Strong understanding of the financial services industry, including business models, compensation structures, client service strategies, and financial planning processes
Demonstrated business and financial acumen with the ability to translate strategy into actionable recommendations
Excellent analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills
Proven ability to influence, advise, and drive change with senior stakeholders
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complexity and deliver clear, impactful messages
Experience balancing multiple priorities in a fast paced, consultative environment
High level of discretion, judgment, and professionalism
This role may require travel
Preferred
Advanced knowledge of practice management standards, team design, client service models, branch operations, and market dynamics
Experience supporting practice growth, organizational design, operational efficiency, or succession planning
Strong facilitation and consulting skills, including leading workshops or discovery sessions
Prior experience working in or consulting for wealth management practice
Education / Previous Experience Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in business administration, Finance, or a related discipline
Master's Degree preferred
6 to 10 years minimum experience, preferred 11 to 14 years
Licenses/Certifications:
- Series 7 and Series 66
Preferred:
CFP, ChFC, CEPA
Awards & Accolades
At Edward Jones, we are building a place where everyone feels like they belong. We're proud of our associates' contributions to the firm and the recognitions we have received.
Check out our U.S. awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones (https://careers.edwardjones.com/blog/?_sft_category=awards-accolades)
Check out our Canadian awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones (https://careers.edwardjones.com/en-CA/blogs/?_sft_category=awards-accolades-en-ca)
- About Us
Join a financial services firm where your contributions are valued. Edward Jones is a Fortune 500¹ company where people come first. With over 9 million clients and 20,000 financial advisors across the U.S. and Canada, we're proud to be privately-owned, placing the focus on our clients rather than shareholder returns.
Behind everything we do is our purpose: We partner for positive impact to improve the lives of our clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. We are an innovative, flexible, and inclusive organization that attracts, develops, and inspires performance excellence and a sense of belonging.
People are at the center of our partnership. Edward Jones associates are seen, heard, respected, and supported. This is what we believe makes us the best place to start or build your career.
View our Purpose, Inclusion and Citizenship Report (https://careers.edwardjones.com/blog/edward-jones-releases-annual-purpose-inclusion-and-citizenship-report/?codes=DIRECT&utm_source=DIRECT) .
¹Fortune 500, published June 2024, data as of December 2023. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating.
Edward Jones does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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