Financial Solutions Advisor Registration Candidate - Fairfield/Concord Market

This position is subject to specific legal restrictions or prohibitions on hiring individuals with certain criminal histories, including requirements under the FDIC, SAFE Act, Loan Originators regulations, and FINRA.

About the role

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. As a Financial Solutions Advisor Stage I (FSA I), you will begin by obtaining your Securities Industry licenses, including dedicated and personalized classes for the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 7, and Series 66 Exams. Once licensed, you will learn foundational advisory skills—acquiring, building, and managing client relationships while addressing their complex financial needs with tailored advice and solutions.

After reaching key milestones, you will work in a financial center, delivering core banking and investment solutions. The role is designed to support your growth, with progression to Financial Solutions Advisor Stage II upon success, where you will deepen client relationships. Long-term career advancement opportunities exist across Bank of America and Merrill.

The Academy provides ongoing support through dedicated programs, tools, and resources to help you succeed at every stage of your career.

This position requires SAFE Act registration, including a background check and federal registry system registration. Failure to maintain SAFE Act compliance may result in termination.

Responsibilities

• Complete structured training and obtain Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) within 30 days of hire, and Series 7 and Series 66 (or 63 & 65) within 120 days—a requirement for the role.
• Develop business knowledge using a consultative approach to identify client needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Build and manage client relationships, leveraging Bank of America’s extensive network (serving one out of two U.S. households).
• Provide comprehensive financial advice, deliver client reviews, and recommend strategies to help clients achieve their financial goals.
• Collaborate with banking and investment partners to connect clients with solutions from Bank of America and Merrill.
• Interact with a diverse client base, including banking customers, small business owners, and higher net worth individuals.

Requirements

• Aptitude for obtaining required industry licenses (SIE, Series 7, Series 66).
• Self-discipline in managing time and workload effectively.
• Experience cultivating client relationships, assessing needs, and recommending solutions.
• Ability to build strong peer relationships through effective communication and collaboration.
• Results-driven mindset with a focus on prioritizing client interests in a fast-paced environment.
• Capacity to execute multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt to new technologies.
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent (minimum education requirement).

Desired Qualifications

• Current FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) certification.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or a minimum of one year of financial services industry or sales experience.

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
• Trading

Schedule

• Monday – Friday, with rotating Saturdays.
• 1st shift (40 hours per week).

This role is open market-wide. Training will occur at a designated financial center, followed by a potential phone-based assignment until a permanent financial center location is determined within a reasonable commuting distance of your home, as permitted by law.