Financial Solutions Advisor Registration Candidate - Fort Myers / Naples Market

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 be taught foundational skills to become an advisor—acquiring, building, and managing client relationships while considering their complex financial needs and guiding them with tailored advice and solutions.

You will start in a financial center, delivering Bank of America’s core banking and investment solutions. The role includes structured development stages, with progression to Financial Solutions Advisor Stage II upon demonstrating success. This position is subject to SAFE Act registration requirements, including background checks and federal registry registration.

Responsibilities

• Obtain Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 7, and Series 66 licenses within specified timelines (SIE within 30 days, Series 7 and 66 within 120 days).
• Build and manage client relationships using a consultative approach to identify needs and recommend solutions.
• Deliver end-to-end financial advice, including client reviews and presentations, to help clients achieve their financial goals.
• Collaborate with banking and investment partners to connect clients with Bank of America and Merrill solutions.
• Leverage relationships with a broad client base, including banking customers, small business owners, and higher net worth clients.
• Execute multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while prioritizing client interests.
• Adapt to new technologies and applications to enhance client service and business operations.

Requirements

• Aptitude for obtaining required industry licenses (SIE, Series 7, Series 66).
• Self-discipline in managing time and workload effectively.
• Experience in 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 client interests in a complex environment.
• Ability to execute multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt to new technologies.

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. Full-time role (40 hours per week, 1st shift). Training will occur at a designated financial center, followed by a potential phone-based role until a permanent financial center location is assigned within a reasonable commuting distance.