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WestPac Wealth Partners

WestPac Financial Represenative

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At a glance

Open to
All branches
Format
In person
Length
61 - 90 days
Locations
1 location in Hawaii
Job locations
Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada

About the program

WestPac Wealth Partners’ DoD SkillBridge Financial Representative Career Development Program is a structured 12-week training opportunity designed to prepare transitioning service members for a career in financial services. Participants receive 480 hours of professional development combining industry education, licensing preparation, mentorship, financial planning technology, business development, and practical application.The program provides exposure to the knowledge, skills, tools, and professional expectations required to transition into a Financial Representative role and progress toward a career as a fully licensed Financial Advisor.

Jobs this program prepares you for

Participants will develop and apply Financial Representative competencies through instructor-led training, self-paced coursework, role-play, case studies, mentorship, advisor observation, and supervised practical activities.Training and duties include financial needs analysis, client discovery and fact-finding, financial planning and risk-management concepts, investment fundamentals, use of financial planning technology and the Living Balance Sheet®, prospecting and target-market development, professional networking and Centers of Influence (COIs), client communication, practice management, and business planning.Participants will also complete applicable licensing and exam preparation, attend manager and mentor coaching sessions, participate in professional-development activities, develop a Market Action Plan (MAP), and demonstrate progressive career readiness throughout the program.

Eligibility & prerequisites

Candidates should have an interest in financial services, financial planning, business development, or a related professional career and demonstrate strong communication skills, professionalism, accountability, ethical judgment, and willingness to learn.Participants must be eligible to participate in the DoD SkillBridge program and receive appropriate command approval prior to participation. Because the career path may require state insurance licensing and FINRA securities registrations, continued employment and advancement may be subject to applicable licensing, examination, background, regulatory, registration, sponsorship, contracting, and company requirements.Successful participants should be comfortable building professional relationships, receiving coaching and feedback, developing new skills, working toward measurable activity and professional-development goals, and operating within a regulated financial-services environment.

WestPac Wealth Partners provides transitioning Service Members with a structured pathway into the financial services industry through professional training, mentorship, licensing preparation, and practical career development.Participants work alongside experienced financial professionals while developing skills in financial planning, client communication, business development, networking, financial technology, and practice management.Participants who successfully complete program requirements and meet applicable performance standards may be offered a Financial Representative position with WestPac, subject to applicable licensing, registration, contracting, background, regulatory, and company requirements.

Locations & contacts

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How to apply

  1. Contact the provider using the website or email above. Ask about openings, start dates, and the application.
  2. Confirm eligibility. SkillBridge is generally for service members within 180 days of separation who have their command's approval.
  3. Get your unit commander's authorization following your branch's SkillBridge process. Start early; approvals take time.
  4. Read reviews from past participants on Rate My SkillBridge.

Policy details: official DoW SkillBridge site · our FAQ