Bank of America · 17 hours ago
Advisor Development Program - Financial Solutions Advisor Trainee (Centralized) - Greenville, SC Merrill Office
Greenville, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expBank of America is a leading provider of comprehensive wealth management and investment products and services. The Financial Solutions Advisor Trainee role involves obtaining necessary securities licenses and developing foundational skills to provide holistic financial advice and guidance to clients.
Asset ManagementBankingFinanceFinancial ServicesFinTech
Responsibilities
Obtain your Securities Industry licenses, where you receive dedicated and personalized classes for your Securities Industry Essentials [SIE], Series 7 and Series 66 Exams
Be taught the foundational skills needed to be an advisor – from acquiring, building and managing client relationships to considering a client’s complex financial picture and guiding them with advice and solutions to help them live their best financial lives
Provide clients with holistic financial advice and guidance by identifying broader product and service solutions that meet their investment, savings and liability management solutions
Demonstrate knowledge of investments and financial markets and apply key principles appropriate to the individual client's investment needs
Align Merrill and Bank of America products and services where appropriate
Receive the necessary training and guidance through a defined path to become the financial advisor you want to be
Work with both affluent and high net worth clients, identifying needs, developing relationships, reviewing investment goals, and preparing investment recommendations that align with the goals of both existing and prospective clients
Progress into the next stage of training and development as a Merrill Financial Solutions Advisor (MFSA)
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 Academy managers who are invested in your success
Grow your business knowledge by using a defined consultative approach with clients to systematically identify client needs and appropriate solutions
Earn your Security Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 7 and Series 66 licenses (63 & 65 accepted, in lieu of 66) though structured lessons and dedicated study time
Build your network by interacting with banking customers, small business owners and higher net worth clients
Provide end-to-end comprehensive advice, deliver client reviews/presentations with confidence and recommend strategies to help clients achieve their financial goals and life priorities
Collaborate with core banking and investment partners
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
Unlimited potential for financial growth.
A strong referral base from across the business through our relationship with one in every two households.
Managing a portfolio of clients by providing exceptional client care with industry leading products, services, and education.
Robust marketing support to reach wider audiences with greater appeal.
Ongoing professional development to deepen your skills and optimize your practice as the industry evolves and changes.
Opportunities to connect with experts including small business consultants, mortgage lenders and investment advisors.
Company
Bank of America
Bank of America is a financial institution that offers credit cards, home loans, and auto loan services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.59BKey Investors
Berkshire Hathaway
2025-02-20Post Ipo Debt· $386.79M
2024-11-26Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2020-07-28Post Ipo Equity· $400M
Leadership Team
Charissa Messer
Senior Vice President, Creative Agency Executive (Enterprise Creative Solutions)
Rami Salem
SVP Strategic Competitive Intelligence
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