Financial Services Independent Advisor

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About the role

  • Independent advisor building client relationships and insurance and wealth portfolios for Co-operators. Running an autonomous financial services business under the Canadian brand.

Responsibilities

  • Build an independent financial services advisory business under the Co-operators brand
  • Build long-term relationships with community members and help clients and families achieve financial security
  • Leverage networking, entrepreneurial drive, and a consultative approach to grow a client portfolio
  • Provide tailored insurance and wealth solutions aligned with clients' goals
  • Establish a trusted professional presence in the community
  • Build and grow a profitable, sustainable client portfolio through prospecting, networking, referrals, and community engagement
  • Deliver personalized, advice-based insurance and wealth solutions
  • Represent Co-operators professionally and strengthen its reputation in served communities
  • Own portfolio development, business activity, sales pipeline, and results
  • Continuously develop expertise in insurance, wealth solutions, and market trends
  • Distribute Co-operators products exclusively under the independent contractor agreement

Requirements

  • Hold a valid Life Insurance License (LLQP or equivalent) and/or Mutual Funds License (e.g., IFC, CIFC), or be willing to obtain them
  • Meet ongoing licensing and continuing education requirements
  • Experience in financial services, insurance, banking, or other advice-based sales environments
  • Experience running your own business
  • Background in wealth management, B2B sales, account management, or business development
  • Experience in client-facing advisory or relationship-management roles
  • Ability to build trusted relationships and convert them into sustainable business growth
  • Strong sales and business-development mindset, including prospecting and networking
  • Clear, confident communication, strong organization, and disciplined follow-through
  • Client-first, advice-based approach
  • Resilience, accountability, and self-motivation
  • Ability to operate independently while upholding Co-operators' values, brand standards, and client-first approach
  • Ability to complete comprehensive background, credit, and eligibility checks

Benefits

  • Flexible, remote-friendly work model with autonomy over your schedule
  • Comprehensive onboarding, training, mentorship, and ongoing development
  • Access to enterprise-level tools, marketing resources, product specialists, and dedicated support teams
  • Opportunities to grow compensation through business development, client retention, and new business success
  • Opportunity to build and grow your own financial services portfolio with ownership over results
  • Backing of a trusted Canadian brand with a strong community presence and values-driven, client-first culture
  • Accommodations available throughout the recruitment process upon request

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

Location requirements

RemoteCanada

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