Financial Solutions Advisor Trainee

• Obtain Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 7 and Series 66 licenses through dedicated classes and structured study time
• Learn foundational advisor skills, including acquiring, building and managing client relationships
• Provide holistic financial advice and guidance by identifying product and service solutions for investment, savings and liability management needs
• Demonstrate knowledge of investments and financial markets and apply principles to clients’ investment needs
• Align Merrill and Bank of America products and services where appropriate
• Work with affluent and high net worth clients
• Identify client needs, develop relationships, review investment goals, and prepare investment recommendations
• Provide end-to-end comprehensive advice
• Deliver client reviews and presentations
• Recommend strategies to help clients achieve financial goals and life priorities
• Collaborate with core banking and investment partners
• Connect clients with Bank of America and Merrill solutions
• Manage a portfolio of clients and provide exceptional client care
• Progress through defined training and development toward the Merrill Financial Advisor role

• Displays confidence working in a sales role
• Builds strong client relationships through effective communication and collaboration
• Displays a proactive mindset and effective time management
• Demonstrates a results-driven mindset and prioritizes client interests
• Identifies appropriate client solutions through application of learnings and new information
• Applies relevant regulatory due diligence in daily activities and creating long-term client strategies
• Bachelor’s degree and/or a minimum of one year of financial services industry or sales experience
• Learns and adapts to new technology or applications
• Executes multiple tasks simultaneously
• Must obtain the SIE within 60 days of being hired
• Must obtain Series 7 and Series 66 within 120 days of being hired;
  Series 63 & 65 accepted in lieu of Series 66
• Subject to SAFE Act registration requirements, background check, and registration process
• 40 hours per week

Demonstrates expertise in providing holistic financial advice and managing client relationships, with a strong focus on aligning products and services to meet client needs. Proficient in navigating the financial services industry and regulatory requirements while delivering exceptional client care.

• Securities Industry Essentials (SIE)
• Series 7 License
• Series 66 License
• Client Relationship Management
• Financial Advisory Skills

• Investment Knowledge
• Financial Market Principles
• Portfolio Management
• Investment Recommendations
• Regulatory Due Diligence

• Effective Communication
• Collaboration
• Proactive Mindset
• Time Management
• Results-Driven

• Securities Industry Essentials (SIE)
• Series 7 License
• Series 66 License
• Series 63 License
• Series 65 License

• Financial Services
• Client Solutions
• Affluent Clients
• High Net Worth Clients
• Client Care