Financial Solutions Advisor - Participant Services (Series 7 required)
About the role
Merrill Participant Services Financial Solutions Advisors (FSA) engage participants in goals-based conversations to provide education and guidance when they need us most – whether they are transitioning from another job, just starting out in the workforce, building a family or transitioning to retirement. Through a contact center environment, FSAs leverage the Bank of America and Merrill offering model and collaborate with business partners to provide service/education to active and separated Merrill 401k and Equity Plan Participants. They set clear expectations to create a smooth transition and continuation of the Bank of America/Merrill relationship.
Responsibilities
- Further strengthen participant relationships by anticipating needs, exceeding service expectations and following through on commitments
- Demonstrate knowledge of investments and financial markets and apply key principles appropriately to the individual participant’s investment needs
- Consistently identify participant opportunities and engage key partners as needed
- Works with clients to plan their short and long-term financial goals by building a financial plan with brokerage products, including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, annuities, and banking and money managed solutions
- Recommends banking and investments strategies that align with client financial goals and needs
- Trikes client requests and makes referrals to appropriate internal service providers based on client needs and asset thresholds
- Mitigates and controls risk as part of daily activities
- Identifies and engages potential new clients through referrals or financial center clientele
- Provides coaching and feedback to referral partners based on knowledge of client needs and potential product services recommended
Requirements
- Series 7, and 66 or equivalent (if not currently held, Series 66 must be obtained within 90 days)
- Passion for excellence and willingness to work to exceed client expectations
- Strong computer skills with an ability to multitask in a fast paced environment
Qualifications
- Enterprise Job Description: This job is responsible for providing comprehensive advice and customized solutions to clients to help them achieve their financial goals. Key responsibilities include triaging client leads, making referrals to business partners based on client needs and asset thresholds, meeting with clients to review financial and investment goals, building a financial plan, and recommending brokerage products.
Skills
- Account Management
- Advisory
- Client Experience
- Branding
- Customer and Client Focus
- Oral Communications
- Active Listening
- Attention to Detail
- Client Solutions
- Advisory Issue Management
- Pipeline Management
- Causation Analysis
- Client Management
- Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines
- Risk Management
- Written Communications
Benefits
- Shift: 1st shift (United States of America)
- Hrs Per Week: 40
Pay
Details on pay will be provided upon interview.
Schedule
Details on schedule will be provided upon interview.