Financial Solutions Advisor Registration Candidate-Richmond-Manchester Financial Center
About The Position
As a Financial Solutions Advisor Stage I (FSA I), you begin by obtaining securities industry licenses through dedicated classes and study time for the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 7 and Series 66 exams (Series 63 and 65 are accepted in lieu of Series 66). You must obtain the SIE within 30 days of hire and the Series 7 and Series 66 within 120 days. After licensing, you learn foundational advisory skills, including acquiring, building and managing client relationships, understanding clients’ complex financial pictures, and guiding them with advice and solutions. After reaching key milestones, you work in a financial center to deliver core banking, investment solutions and client care. The position provides training, onboarding, one-on-one coaching, dedicated study time, and programs, tools and resources through the Academy. You use a defined consultative approach to identify client needs and appropriate solutions, provide comprehensive advice, conduct client reviews and presentations, and recommend strategies aligned with clients’ financial goals and life priorities. You collaborate with banking and investment partners to connect clients with Bank of America and Merrill solutions. Successful Stage I advisors typically progress to Financial Solutions Advisor Stage II, with opportunities to advance into other roles within Bank of America and Merrill. This position is subject to SAFE Act registration requirements. Employees engaged in residential loan mortgage originations must register with the federal registry system and remain in good standing. The role requires registration and completion of the required SAFE Act background check and registration process; failure to obtain or maintain registration may result in immediate termination. The schedule is Monday through Friday with rotating Saturdays, first shift, 40 hours per week. The role is based at the Richmond Manchester Financial Center in Richmond, Virginia.
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 credential or equivalent.
- Ability to 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.
- Ability to complete required SAFE Act registration and background check and maintain registration in good standing.
Nice To Haves
- 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 and trading.
Responsibilities
- Obtain the required SIE, Series 7 and Series 66 licenses within the stated timeframes (or use accepted Series 63 and 65 licenses in lieu of Series 66).
- Acquire, build and manage client relationships.
- Assess clients’ needs and complex financial pictures, and recommend appropriate advice and solutions.
- Deliver Bank of America’s core banking, investment solutions and approach to client care in a financial center.
- Use a consultative approach to identify client needs and suitable solutions.
- Provide comprehensive advice and conduct client reviews and presentations.
- Recommend strategies to help clients achieve their financial goals and life priorities.
- Collaborate with core banking and investment partners and connect clients to Bank of America and Merrill solutions.
- Register under the SAFE Act and maintain good standing, as required.
Benefits
- Industry-leading benefits; this role is currently benefits eligible.
- Paid time off.
- Resources and support for employees’ physical, emotional and financial wellness.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
