Financial Solutions Advisor Registration Candidate - Sherman Oaks Financial Center

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 the foundational skills needed to be an advisor—acquiring, building, and managing client relationships while guiding clients through their complex financial situations with tailored advice and solutions.

After reaching key milestones, you will work in a financial center, delivering core banking and investment solutions. The Academy will support your development with programs, tools, and resources throughout your career. Successful progression as a licensed FSA I typically leads to the Financial Solutions Advisor Stage II role, where you will deepen client relationships within a portfolio. From there, you may advance into various roles within Bank of America and Merrill.

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

• Build a successful career through world-class training and onboarding programs.
• Receive one-on-one coaching from Academy managers invested in your success.
• Grow business knowledge using a defined consultative approach to identify client needs and recommend solutions.
• Earn your Security Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 7, and Series 66 licenses (63 & 65 accepted in lieu of 66) within required timelines: SIE within 30 days of hire, Series 7 and 66 within 120 days.
• Leverage relationships with one out of two U.S. households to grow your business while interacting with banking customers, small business owners, and higher net worth clients.
• Provide end-to-end comprehensive financial advice, deliver client reviews, and recommend strategies to help clients achieve their financial goals.
• Collaborate with core banking and investment partners to connect clients with solutions from Bank of America and Merrill.

Requirements

• Aptitude for obtaining required industry licenses.
• Self-discipline in managing time and capacity.
• Experience cultivating client relationships, assessing needs, and recommending solutions.
• Ability to create strong peer relationships through effective communication and collaboration.
• Results-driven mindset with a focus on prioritizing client interests in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to execute multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt to new technology or applications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent (minimum education requirement).
• Bachelor’s degree and/or a minimum of one year of financial services industry or sales experience (desired).
• Currently holds FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) (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
• Trading

Schedule

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

This role is open across the market, with training at one financial center followed by a potential phone-based capacity until a permanent financial center location is assigned within a reasonable commuting distance of your home, as permitted by law.