Financial Solutions Advisor Registration Candidate - Bay Point Financial Center
About the role
As a Financial Solutions Advisor Stage I (FSA I), your journey begins with obtaining your Securities Industry licenses, including dedicated and personalized classes for your Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 7, and Series 66 Exams. Once licensed, you will learn the foundational skills needed to be an advisor—acquiring, building, and managing client relationships while considering a client’s complex financial picture and guiding them with tailored advice and solutions.
After reaching key milestones, you will work in a financial center delivering Bank of America’s core banking, investment solutions, and client care approach. Upon demonstrating success, you will typically progress to Financial Solutions Advisor Stage II, deepening relationships within a client portfolio. Successful advisors may advance into various roles within Bank of America and Merrill, supported by the Academy’s programs, tools, and resources throughout your career.
This position requires SAFE Act registration, including background checks and federal registry system compliance. Failure to maintain SAFE Act registration may result in termination.
Responsibilities
- Build and manage client relationships, assessing needs and recommending financial solutions.
- Deliver end-to-end comprehensive advice, including client reviews and presentations, to help clients achieve financial goals.
- Collaborate with banking and investment partners to connect clients with Bank of America and Merrill solutions.
- Leverage relationships with one out of two U.S. households to grow your business.
- Obtain required industry licenses (SIE within 30 days, Series 7 and 66 within 120 days).
- Use a consultative approach to systematically identify client needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Execute multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while prioritizing client interests.
Requirements
- Aptitude for obtaining required industry licenses (SIE, Series 7, Series 66).
- Self-discipline in managing time and capacity.
- Experience cultivating client relationships, assessing needs, and recommending solutions.
- Ability to build strong peer relationships through effective communication and collaboration.
- Results-driven mindset in a complex, fast-paced environment.
- Ability to learn and adapt to new technology or applications.
Qualifications
- Currently holds FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) (desired).
- Bachelor’s degree and/or a minimum of one year of financial services industry or sales experience (desired).
Skills
- Client Experience Branding
- Client Solutions Advisory
- Investment Management
- Pipeline Management
- Referral Management
- Client Management
- Customer and Client Focus
- Portfolio Management
- Prospecting
- Referral Identification
- Business Acumen
- Executive Presence
- Oral Communications
- Risk Management
Schedule
Monday through Friday, with some Saturdays required. 1st shift, 40 hours per week.