Financial Solutions Advisor Registration Candidate - West Brentwood

Bank of America • Santa Monica, CA

1d • $29 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Financial Solutions Advisor Stage I (FSA I), the candidate begins by preparing for and obtaining the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 7, and Series 66 licenses (Series 63 and 65 are accepted in lieu of Series 66). Bank of America provides structured classes, dedicated study time, onboarding, and one-on-one coaching. The candidate then learns foundational advisory skills, including acquiring, building, and managing client relationships; understanding clients’ financial circumstances; and guiding them toward appropriate advice and solutions.

After reaching key development milestones, the advisor works in a financial center to deliver core banking and investment solutions and client care. The role includes providing comprehensive advice, conducting client reviews and presentations, recommending strategies aligned with clients’ financial goals, and connecting clients with Bank of America and Merrill partners and solutions. Successful Stage I advisors typically progress to Financial Solutions Advisor Stage II, where they continue developing client relationships within a portfolio and may pursue other roles within Bank of America and Merrill.

The position is subject to SAFE Act registration requirements, including registration with the federal registry system and completion of the required background check and registration process. Failure to obtain or maintain registration may result in termination. The role is scheduled Monday through Friday with rotating Saturdays and is 40 hours per week. The specific financial center is determined by business needs; training occurs at one center, and the role may initially be phone-based until a center within a reasonable commuting distance is determined. The position is in-office under Bank of America’s role-specific attendance requirements. Compensation is $28.85–$33.65 per hour, based on experience, education, and skill set; the role has a base salary and is not incentive eligible. It is benefits eligible.

Requirements

• Aptitude for obtaining required industry licenses.
• 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 qualification, or equivalent.
• Obtain the SIE within 30 days of hire and the Series 7 and Series 66 within 120 days; Series 63 and 65 are accepted in lieu of Series 66.
• Meet SAFE Act registration requirements, including federal registry registration and the required background check.

Nice To Haves

• Currently holds the FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SIE).
• 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, or trading.

Responsibilities

• Obtain the SIE, Series 7, and Series 66 licenses (or accepted Series 63 and 65 in lieu of Series 66) within the required timeframes.
• Acquire, build, and manage client relationships.
• Use a defined consultative approach to identify client needs and appropriate solutions.
• Provide comprehensive financial advice and deliver client reviews and presentations.
• Recommend strategies to help clients achieve their financial goals and life priorities.
• Connect clients with Bank of America and Merrill banking and investment solutions by collaborating with partners.
• Work with banking customers, small business owners, and higher-net-worth clients in a financial center or, as needed, in a phone-based capacity.
• Progress through the advisor development stages and, as a Stage II advisor, grow and deepen relationships within a client portfolio.

Benefits

• Benefits eligible; the posting describes industry-leading benefits, paid time off, and employee resources and support.

What This Job Offers

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