Financial Solutions Advisor - Walnut Creek Main Financial Center

Bank of America • Walnut Creek, CA

13d • $70,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Solutions Advisor provides comprehensive advice and customized solutions to help clients achieve their financial goals. The role involves triaging client leads, referring clients to business partners based on their needs and asset thresholds, reviewing financial and investment goals, developing financial plans, and recommending brokerage products. The advisor applies and expands their knowledge through required licenses and training.

The position may involve residential mortgage loan origination and requires SAFE Act registration and a satisfactory background check. Employees must maintain good standing in the federal registry; failure to obtain or maintain registration may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination. The position is subject to hiring restrictions related to specified criminal history under FDIC, Safe Act, Loan Originators, and FINRA rules.

This is an in-office role with a stated 1st shift and a 40-hour workweek. The schedule must include Monday through Friday and rotating Saturdays. The position is based at the Walnut Creek Main Office in Walnut Creek, California.

Requirements

• Currently hold Series 7 and Series 66 licenses, or Series 63 and Series 65 in lieu of Series 66.
• At least one year of experience in the investments industry, including investment training and in-depth knowledge of investment products and services.
• At least one year of experience in the financial services industry and/or a sales environment where goals were met or exceeded.
• Set and accomplish goals.
• Build and nurture strong relationships.
• Collaborate effectively with others.
• Communicate effectively and confidently and feel comfortable engaging all clients.
• Manage goals, navigate complexity, prioritize tasks, and execute in a fast-paced environment.
• Be willing to learn, adapt to new information, and seek appropriate solutions for clients.
• Manage time and capacity efficiently.
• Incorporate relevant regulatory due diligence thoughtfully into daily activities and long-term client strategies.
• Be able to work Monday through Friday and rotating Saturdays.
• Meet SAFE Act registration and background-check requirements for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Strong computer skills and ability to multitask in a demanding environment.
• Three or more years of experience in the financial services industry and/or a sales environment where goals were met or exceeded.
• Additional professional designation such as Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and/or Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC).
• Insurance licenses.

Responsibilities

• Work with clients to plan short- and long-term financial goals by building financial plans using brokerage products, including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, annuities, and banking and money-managed solutions.
• Recommend banking and investment strategies aligned with clients’ financial goals and needs.
• Triage client requests and refer clients to appropriate internal service providers based on their needs and asset thresholds.
• Mitigate and control risk as part of daily activities.
• Identify and engage potential new clients through referrals or financial center clientele.
• Coach and provide feedback to referral partners based on knowledge of client needs and potentially appropriate product services.
• Complete required licenses and training.

Benefits

• Benefits eligibility.
• Access to paid time off.
• Resources and support for employees.
• Formulaic incentive-plan eligibility, with incentives based on performance against defined metrics.

What This Job Offers

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