Financial Solutions Advisor Registration Candidate - Placentia Financial Center

Bank of America • Placentia, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Solutions Advisor Stage I (FSA I) role at Bank of America is designed to help individuals build a successful career in financial advising. The journey begins with obtaining essential Securities Industry licenses, including the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 7, and Series 66 exams, supported by dedicated training and classes. Upon licensure, you will learn foundational skills in client relationship management, assessing complex financial needs, and providing advice and solutions to help clients achieve their financial goals. The role involves humanizing financial interactions and will transition to working in a financial center to deliver core banking and investment solutions. Successful progression through Stage I typically leads to the Financial Solutions Advisor Stage II role, focusing on growing and deepening client relationships within a portfolio. The Academy provides ongoing support, programs, tools, and resources throughout your career journey. This position is subject to SAFE Act registration requirements, which involves registering with the federal registry system and undergoing a background check. Failure to obtain or maintain SAFE Act registration may result in termination. Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development, with clear in-office expectations and appropriate flexibility based on role responsibilities and business needs.

Requirements

• Aptitude in obtaining required industry licenses.
• Must be self-disciplined in managing time and capacity.
• Experience in cultivating client relationships, accessing needs and recommending solutions.
• Success creating strong peer relationships through effective communication and collaboration.
• Demonstrates a results-driven mindset while prioritizing client’s interest in a complex, fast-paced environment.
• Executes multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Learns and adapts to new technology or applications.
• High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Currently holds FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SIE).
• Bachelor’s degree and/or a minimum of one year of financial services industry or sales experience.

Responsibilities

• Obtain Securities Industry licenses (SIE, Series 7, Series 66) within specified timeframes.
• Learn and apply foundational skills in acquiring, building, and managing client relationships.
• Assess clients' complex financial pictures and guide them with advice and solutions.
• Humanize financial interactions.
• Deliver Bank of America’s core banking and investment solutions in a financial center.
• Provide end-to-end comprehensive advice.
• Deliver client reviews/presentations with confidence.
• Recommend strategies to help clients achieve their financial goals and life priorities.
• Collaborate with core banking and investment partners.
• Connect clients to solutions provided through Bank of America and Merrill.
• Cultivate client relationships, access needs, and recommend solutions.
• Create strong peer relationships through effective communication and collaboration.
• Execute multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Learn and adapt to new technology or applications.

Benefits

• Industry-leading benefits
• Access to paid time off
• Resources and support

What This Job Offers

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