Financial Solutions Advisor Registration Candidate - Central OC Market

Bank of America • Fountain Valley, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Solutions Advisor Stage I (FSA I) role begins with dedicated training to obtain securities industry licenses, including the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 7, and Series 66 exams. After licensing, the advisor learns foundational skills for acquiring, building, and managing client relationships; understanding clients’ complex financial circumstances; and providing advice and solutions. Upon reaching key milestones, the advisor works in a financial center to deliver core banking, investment solutions, and client care. Successful Stage I advisors typically progress to Financial Solutions Advisor Stage II, where they grow and deepen relationships within a client portfolio, with opportunities to advance into other roles at Bank of America and Merrill.

The role is subject to SAFE Act registration requirements, including federal registration and a background check for employees engaged in residential mortgage loan originations. Registration must be obtained and maintained in good standing. The role also has stated criminal-history restrictions under FDIC, SAFE Act, Loan Originator, and FINRA laws or regulations.

The position is open across the Central OC market, with the specific financial center determined by business needs. If hired, the employee will train at one financial center and may initially work in a phone-based capacity until a financial center within a reasonable commuting distance is determined, as permitted by law. The schedule is Monday through Friday with rotating Saturdays, first shift, 40 hours per week. The role is based in Fountain Valley, California, with pay of $28.85–$33.65 per hour, depending on experience, education, and skill set. Compensation is base salary and is not incentive eligible. The role is benefits eligible.

Requirements

• Aptitude for obtaining required industry licenses.
• Must obtain the SIE within 30 days of hire and Series 7 and Series 66 within 120 days; Series 63 and 65 are accepted in lieu of Series 66.
• Self-discipline in managing time and capacity.
• Experience cultivating client relationships, assessing needs, and recommending solutions.
• Ability to build strong peer relationships through effective communication and collaboration.
• Results-driven mindset while prioritizing clients’ interests in a complex, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to execute multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new technology or applications.
• High school diploma, GED, secondary school, or equivalent.
• Ability to meet applicable SAFE Act registration requirements, including the required background check and registration process.

Nice To Haves

• Currently holds the FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) qualification.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or at least one year of financial services industry or sales experience.
• Skills in client experience, branding, client solutions, advisory, investment management, pipeline management, referral management, client management, customer and client focus, portfolio management, prospecting, referral identification, business acumen, executive presence, oral communications, risk management, and trading.

Responsibilities

• Obtain the SIE, Series 7, and Series 66 licenses (or Series 63 and 65 in place of Series 66) within the required timeframes.
• Acquire, build, and manage client relationships.
• Assess clients’ financial needs and recommend appropriate solutions using a consultative approach.
• Provide comprehensive advice and deliver client reviews and presentations.
• Recommend strategies to help clients achieve financial goals and life priorities.
• Connect clients with Bank of America and Merrill banking and investment solutions.
• Collaborate with core banking and investment partners.
• Work with banking customers, small business owners, and higher-net-worth clients.
• After licensing and reaching milestones, work in a financial center delivering core banking, investment solutions, and client care.
• Register under the SAFE Act and maintain registration in good standing, as required.

Benefits

• Benefits eligibility
• Paid time off
• Affordable, competitive, and flexible benefits
• Resources and support for employee physical, emotional, and financial wellness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED