Financial Solutions Advisor - West Houston Area

Bank of America • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Financial Solutions Advisor provides comprehensive advice and customized solutions to help clients achieve their financial goals. The role involves reviewing clients’ financial and investment goals, building financial plans, recommending brokerage products, triaging client leads, and referring clients to appropriate business partners based on their needs and asset thresholds. Advisors also recommend banking and investment strategies, identify potential new clients, manage risk, and provide coaching and feedback to referral partners.

The position requires completion of applicable licenses and trainings and is subject to SAFE Act registration requirements, including a required background check and maintaining good standing in the federal registry. The advisor will initially train at a financial center and may then work in a phone-based capacity until a financial center assignment is determined based on business needs and reasonable commuting distance, as permitted by law. The specific location will be determined based on business needs.

Requirements

• Currently hold Series 7 and Series 66 licenses, or Series 63 and Series 65 in lieu of Series 66. If holding a Series 63 or 65 but not the other required license, a passing score for the missing series must be received within 60 days of an offer.
• 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.
• High school diploma, GED, secondary school education, or equivalent.
• Ability to set and accomplish goals.
• Ability to build and nurture strong relationships.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with others.
• Effective and confident communication skills and comfort engaging with all clients.
• Ability to manage goals, navigate complexity, prioritize tasks, and execute in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn, adapt to new information, and seek appropriate solutions for clients.
• Ability to efficiently manage time and capacity.
• Thoroughness and thoughtfulness in incorporating relevant regulatory due diligence into daily activities and long-term client strategies.
• Availability for a Monday-through-Friday schedule and rotating Saturdays.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish-speaking ability.
• Strong computer skills and ability to multitask in a demanding environment.
• At least three years of experience in the financial services industry and/or a sales environment where goals were met or exceeded.
• Additional professional designations 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 client 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.
• Provide coaching and feedback to referral partners based on knowledge of client needs and potentially recommended products and services.
• Complete required licenses and trainings and maintain required SAFE Act registration.

Benefits

• Affordable, competitive, and flexible benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial wellness.

What This Job Offers

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