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Independent Financial Services Advisor

  • Markham, ON, Canada

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Desjardins Financial Security Independent Network (DFSIN)

Location: Greater Toronto Area, Ontario | Hybrid Opportunity

Employment Type: Full-Time | Self-Employed, Independent Advisor | 100% Commission-Based

Build Your Own Business. Make a Meaningful Impact. Define Your Success.

Are you ready to turn your ambition into a rewarding career?

At Desjardins Financial Security Independent Network (DFSIN), we offer an opportunity to build your own insurance and wealth advisory practice while helping individuals, families, and business owners make confident financial decisions.

We are looking for motivated, entrepreneurial individuals who want more than a traditional job - people who are ready to develop their professional expertise, build lasting client relationships, and take ownership of their future.

Whether you bring experience in financial services, banking, sales, business development, customer service, or management, this could be your opportunity to transition into a profession with purpose, flexibility, and significant long-term growth potential.

You bring the ambition. We'll provide the platform, mentorship, and support to help you build.

Your Opportunity to Make a Difference

As an Insurance & Wealth Advisor, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Protect what matters most: Help individuals, families, and business owners identify their financial needs and protect against life's uncertainties.
  • Build financial confidence: Develop personalized insurance, investment, retirement, and wealth protection strategies based on clients' needs and goals.
  • Build lasting relationships: Establish trust through professional advice, integrity, and exceptional client service.
  • Grow your own business: Develop your client base through networking, referrals, community engagement, and relationship building.
  • Become a trusted advisor: Help clients navigate important financial decisions at every stage of life.
  • Invest in your future: Continuously strengthen your knowledge, professional credentials, and advisory capabilities.

Why Build Your Career with DFSIN?

Joining DFSIN means pursuing an independent advisory career supported by an established financial services network.

What you can expect:

  • Training and mentorship: Guidance and coaching from experienced industry professionals to help you develop your practice.
  • Access to a broad product platform: Insurance and investment solutions from multiple providers, subject to applicable licensing and distribution arrangements.
  • Business-building support: Professional guidance, resources, and development opportunities to help you establish and grow your client relationships.
  • Hybrid flexibility: The ability to work from home, meet clients, and use office resources as appropriate to your business.
  • Entrepreneurial independence: Take ownership of your schedule, business development, and professional goals.
  • Performance-based earnings: Your income reflects your production and business results, with significant earning potential for advisors who build a successful practice.
  • Long-term career development: Opportunities to expand your expertise and explore leadership and business development pathways as your practice evolves.

Who Should Apply?

We welcome candidates who are ready to take initiative and build something of their own.

You may be a strong fit if you are:

  • Ambitious, self-motivated, and results-oriented.
  • Passionate about helping people achieve greater financial security.
  • A confident communicator who enjoys building relationships.
  • Disciplined, coachable, and comfortable working independently.
  • Interested in entrepreneurship and long-term professional growth.
  • Committed to ethical conduct and putting clients' interests first.

Relevant backgrounds may include:

  • Banking and financial services
  • Insurance and wealth management
  • Sales and business development
  • Customer service and relationship management
  • Business ownership or management
  • Other client-facing professions

Previous financial services experience is an asset, but motivated career changers are encouraged to apply.

An LLQP licence is an asset. Candidates who are not yet licensed may be considered, with guidance regarding the applicable licensing and onboarding process.

An Important Note About Compensation

This is a full-time, 100% commission-based independent advisor opportunity. It does not include a guaranteed base salary. Advisors are responsible for developing their own client base, and earnings depend on business activity, production, applicable commission arrangements, and other relevant factors.

This opportunity is best suited to individuals who are comfortable with an entrepreneurial business model and motivated to build their practice over time.

Your Next Chapter Starts Here

Financial security is more than a product. It is about helping people protect their families, prepare for retirement, and work toward the future they envision.

At DFSIN, you can pursue a career that combines professional independence with the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in your clients' lives.

If you are ready to take the initiative, embrace entrepreneurship, and explore a future in insurance and wealth advisory services, we invite you to apply and start a conversation with our team.

Apply today to explore the Independent Financial Services Advisor opportunity with Desjardins Financial Security Independent Network.

More about this job

Responsibilities

Assess clients’ financial needs and develop personalized insurance, investment, retirement, and wealth protection strategies. Build and grow an independent advisory practice through client relationships, networking, referrals, and community engagement.

Requirements

Candidates should be self-motivated, results-oriented, disciplined, coachable, and comfortable working independently while building client relationships. Financial services experience and an LLQP licence are assets, but motivated career changers may be considered and licensing guidance may be available.

Skills

  • Client Relationship Building
  • Financial Needs Analysis
  • Insurance Advisory
  • Investment Planning
  • Retirement Planning
  • Wealth Protection
  • Business Development
  • Networking
  • Communication
  • Client Service
  • Sales
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Ethical Conduct
  • Independent Work
  • Financial Services

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Categories

  • Finance & Accounting
  • Sales
  • Customer Service & Support

Keywords

  • Insurance
  • Wealth Advisory
  • Financial Services
  • Financial Planning
  • Investment Solutions
  • Retirement Planning
  • Wealth Protection
  • LLQP Licence
  • Client Needs Analysis
  • Client Relationships
  • Business Development
  • Networking
  • Referrals
  • Community Engagement
  • Sales
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Commission-Based Compensation
  • Independent Advisor
  • Mentorship
  • Hybrid Work
  • Ethical Conduct
  • Financial Security

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