Senior Wealth Planner

Merrill Wealth Management is a leading provider of comprehensive wealth management and investment products and services for individuals, companies, and institutions. Merrill Wealth Management is one of the largest businesses of its kind in the world specializing in goals-based wealth management, including planning for retirement, education, legacy, and other life goals through investment advice and guidance. Merrill’s Financial Advisors and Wealth Management Client Associates help clients pursue the life they envision through a personal relationship with their advisory team committed to their needs.

We believe trust comes from transparency. Our trusted advisory teams are equipped with access to the investment insights of Merrill coupled with the banking convenience of Bank of America. Merrill is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs.

At Merrill, we empower you to bring your whole self to work. We value the unique perspectives in our thoughts, business, and within our employees and clients. Our Wealth Management team represents an array of different skills and experiences that individuals bring from all backgrounds and careers; whether gained through military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences.

These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve.

This job is responsible for working with Financial Advisor (FA) teams to provide comprehensive financial planning solutions. Key responsibilities include identifying strategic investment opportunities, driving financial planning by gathering and analyzing data to create robust financial plans, fostering internal relationships, and supporting FAs with business development activities. Job expectations include having a comprehensive understanding of the suite of solutions, platforms, and initiatives across the bank.

This position may be responsible for the provision of residential mortgage loans, and as such, is subject to SAFE Act registration requirements. Pursuant to the SAFE Act requirements, all employees engaged in residential mortgage loan originations must register with the federal registry system and remain in good standing. Since this position requires SAFE Act registration, employees are required to register and to submit to the required SAFE Act background check.

Failure to obtain and/or maintain SAFE Act registration may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

• Leverages extensive financial data to identify possible solutions to meet client needs and goals
• Schedules, prepares, and attends client meetings to review plans, capture changes, and discuss next steps
• Coaches and trains Wealth Planners to monitor, update, and maintain client information in a related planning tool and plan on a consistent basis
• Engages with specialists and partners to address client needs and deliver solutions
• Participates in business development activities with Financial Advisors to expand the bank's client base to maintain growth and profitability
• Partners with Line of Business specialists and specialists across the enterprise to expand wealth planning strategy opportunities, while leveraging knowledge of Estate and Gift Taxes, Philanthropy, Trust Structures, Insurance, Income Tax Planning, and Investment Management strategies

• Series 7, 63/65 or 66 or equivalent; must obtain all state registrations held by the Financial Advisor(s) and…