Description
:As an Advisor Development Program
- Financial Advisor, you will be responsible for working with high-net worth individuals identifying needs, developing relationships, reviewing financial goals, and delivering comprehensive recommendations that align with the goals of both existing and prospective clients. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with and be mentored by Merrill Financial Advisor Teams to build upon your experience to promote portfolio growth.
The Merrill Advisor Development Program Financial Advisor engages in:
Developing a book of business in order to meet and exceed established performance hurdles
Effectively prioritizes sourcing prospective clients, capitalizing on referrals, assessing customer needs, referring customers to the appropriate internal specialists, and executing highly customized solutions to meet client needs
Recommending investment products and services that are suitable for prospects based on their objectives, resources, time horizon, risk profile and preferences
Balancing investment growth, referral activities, customer follow up, prospect building, administrative compliance and personal growth and development according to both a day-to-day and longer-term planning
Organizing and managing resources (time, people, budget) to run a productive practice
Seeking the expertise of specialists, where appropriate, to identify planning and investment strategies for a client
Completing mandated training, assessments, performance goals and continuing education requirements
We’ll help you:
Build a successful career at Bank of America through world-class training and on-boarding programs that set you up for success.
Get training and one-on-one coaching from our-award winning Academy at Bank of America and local leadership who are invested in your success.
Grow your business knowledge by using a defined consultative approach to systematically identify client needs and appropriate solutions.
Provide end-to-end comprehensive advice
, deliver client reviews/presentations with confidence and recommend strategies to help achieve their financial goals and life priorities.
Collaborate with core banking and investment partners. Connect to all the solutions we provide through Bank of America and Merrill to meet virtually all their financial needs.
Responsibilities:
Handles inbound inquiries from leads regarding Merrill offering
Positions the extensive capabilities of Merrill and Bank of America
Collects the necessary client profile data, following standard KYC procedures to open account(s) as appropriate
Serves as interim Financial Advisor, providing recommendation of investment products and services that are suitable for prospects and clients based on their objectives, resources, time horizon, risk profile, and preferences as well as servicing client accounts
Documents all client interactions and opportunities within Salesforce accurately
Required Qualifications:
Currently holds Series 7 & 66 (63 & 65 in lieu of 66) licenses.
Minimum of one year experience working in the financial service industry and/or a sales environment where goals were met or exceeded.
Minimum of one year experience in the investments industry, including investment training and in-depth knowledge of investment products and services.
Proven ability to engage with and influence others
Exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills
Effective communication skills (written and verbal) - Proven ability to quickly build trust and credibility
Proven ability to assess needs of and recommend appropriate solutions/interventions
Proven ability to work collaboratively on a team and with key partners
Proven ability to listen and probe for clarity and understanding
Goal and results oriented
Entrepreneurial mindset with a proven ability to source clients through extensive prospecting and networking
Ability to work in an environment where the majority of your compensation is tied to your performance
Strong follow-through skills
Computer/technical literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel
Desired
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and/or a minimum of one year of financial services industry or sales…
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