Financial Advisor

• 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.
• Collaborate with and be mentored by Merrill Financial Advisor Teams to build upon your experience to promote portfolio growth.
• Effectively prioritize 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.
• Recommend investment products and services that are suitable for prospects based on their objectives, resources, time horizon, risk profile and preferences.
• Balance 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.
• Organize and manage resources (time, people, budget) to run a productive practice.
• Seek the expertise of specialists, where appropriate, to identify planning and investment strategies for a client.
• Complete mandated training, assessments, performance goals and continuing education requirements.

• 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 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

Demonstrates expertise in financial services and investment products, with a strong focus on client relationship management and customized financial solutions. Proven ability to meet performance goals while effectively collaborating with teams and specialists.

• Series 7 License
• Series 66 License
• Investment Knowledge
• Client Relationship Management
• Prospecting and Networking

• Investment Products
• Financial Goal Assessment
• Customized Solutions
• Administrative Compliance
• Performance Goals

• Interpersonal Skills
• Effective Communication
• Trust Building
• Collaborative Teamwork
• Goal Orientation

• Series 7 License
• Series 66 License

• Financial Services
• Investment Industry
• High-Net Worth Individuals
• Client Needs Assessment
• Referral Activities

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Power Point
• Microsoft Excel