Financial Solutions Advisor Registration Candidate- Peninsula Market

This position is subject to regulatory restrictions or prohibitions on hiring individuals with certain criminal histories under FDIC, SAFE Act, Loan Originator, and FINRA regulations.

About the role

At Bank of America, we 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. After licensure, you will learn foundational advisory skills—acquiring, building, and managing client relationships while guiding clients through their complex financial needs with tailored advice and solutions.

You will start in a financial center, delivering core banking and investment solutions. As you progress, you will typically move into the Financial Solutions Advisor Stage II role, deepening client relationships within a portfolio. Successful advisors have opportunities to advance into various roles across Bank of America and Merrill.

The Academy provides ongoing support with dedicated programs, tools, and resources throughout your career. This role requires SAFE Act registration, including a background check and federal registry submission. Failure to maintain registration may result in termination.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage client relationships, assessing needs and recommending financial solutions.
• Deliver comprehensive advice, 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.
• Obtain required licenses (SIE within 30 days, Series 7 and 66 within 120 days).
• Leverage relationships with one out of two U.S. households to grow your business.
• 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 workload.
• 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 client interests.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new technology or applications.
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent (minimum education requirement).

Desired Qualifications

• Currently holds FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SIE).
• 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).

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.