Financial Solutions Advisor - Upstate New York Market

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We drive Responsible Growth and deliver for our clients, teammates, communities, and shareholders every day. Our inclusive workplace supports every teammate’s success, career growth, and well-being through affordable, competitive, and flexible benefits. We value diverse backgrounds and career paths—including military service, community college education, and varied work and life experiences—as they foster resilience, leadership, and innovation. Bank of America embraces an in-office culture that balances collaboration, engagement, and career development with role-specific flexibility.

About the role

This role is responsible for providing comprehensive advice and customized financial solutions to clients to help them achieve their financial goals. Key responsibilities include triaging client leads, making referrals to business partners based on client needs and asset thresholds, meeting with clients to review financial and investment goals, building financial plans, and recommending brokerage products. This position may also involve residential mortgage loan origination and requires SAFE Act registration, including background checks. Failure to maintain SAFE Act registration may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Responsibilities

• Works with clients to plan short- and long-term financial goals by building a financial plan with brokerage products, including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, annuities, and banking or money-managed solutions.
• Recommends banking and investment strategies aligned with client financial goals and needs.
• Triages client requests and makes referrals to appropriate internal service providers based on client needs and asset thresholds.
• Mitigates and controls risk as part of daily activities.
• Identifies and engages potential new clients through referrals or financial center clientele.
• Provides coaching and feedback to referral partners based on knowledge of client needs and recommended product services.

Requirements

• Currently holds Series 7 and 66 (63 and 65 in lieu of 66) licenses; if missing the 66, an offer may be extended conditional on passing the missing series within 60 days.
• Minimum of one year of experience in the investments industry, including investment training and in-depth knowledge of investment products and services.
• Minimum of one year of experience in the financial services industry and/or a sales environment where goals were met or exceeded.

Qualifications

• Sets and accomplishes goals, achieving objectives with determination.
• Builds and nurtures strong relationships.
• Collaborates effectively with others to get things done.
• Communicates effectively and confidently, comfortable engaging all clients.
• Manages goals, navigates complexity, prioritizes tasks, and executes in a fast-paced environment.
• Adapts to new information, seeks solutions for clients, and enjoys learning.
• Efficiently manages time and capacity.
• Incorporates relevant regulatory due diligence into daily activities and long-term client strategies.

Desired Qualifications

• Strong computer skills with the ability to multitask in a demanding environment.
• Minimum of three years of experience in the financial services industry and/or a sales environment where goals were met or exceeded.
• Additional professional designations such as Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and/or Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC).
• Obtained insurance licenses.

Skills

• Account Management
• Advisory
• Client Experience Branding
• Customer and Client Focus
• Oral and Written Communications
• Active Listening
• Attention to Detail
• Client Solutions Advisory
• Issue Management
• Pipeline Management
• Causation Analysis
• Client Management
• Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines
• Risk Management

Schedule

• Monday – Fridays and rotating Saturdays.
• 1st shift (United States of America).
• 40 hours per week.

Education

Minimum requirement: High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent.