Financial Solutions Advisor Registration Candidate Consumer Investments - Ft. Worth/West TX Market

Bank of America; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of America in Waco, TX seeks a Financial Advisor to deliver comprehensive financial planning and investment guidance. You will triage client leads, refer to partners, and meet with clients to review goals and recommend products across brokerage, banking, and advisory solutions.

The role requires obtaining licenses and trainings, pursuing FINRA registrations (e.g., SIE), and maintaining compliance. This position is in-office with a standard 40-hour week; local market knowledge preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensing required to obtain necessary FINRA registrations.
• Experience in cultivating client relationships and assessing client needs.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan clients' financial goals using brokerage products such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, annuities, and banking solutions.
• Recommend banking and investment strategies aligned with client goals and needs.
• Triages client requests and refers to appropriate internal service providers based on client needs and asset thresholds.
• Identifies and engages potential new clients through referrals or center clientele.

Skills

Client Experience Branding

Client Solutions Advisory

Investment Management

Portfolio Management

Risk Management

Financial Planning

Trading

Executive Presence

Oral Communications

Referral Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

FINRA SIE

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Description

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits.

We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve.

Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role‑specific responsibilities and business needs.

At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!

Role Summary

This job is responsible for providing comprehensive advice and customized solutions to clients to help them achieve their financial goals. Key responsibilities include triaging client leads, making referrals to business partners based on client needs and asset thresholds, and meeting with clients to review financial and investment goals and recommend products. Job expectations include applying and expanding knowledge by completing required licenses and trainings. This position may be responsible for the provision of residential mortgage loans, and as such, is subject to SAFE Act registration requirements. Pursuant to the SAFE Act requirements, all employees engaged in residential mortgage loan originations must register with the federal registry system and remain in good standing. Since this position requires SAFE Act registration, employees are required to register and to submit to the required SAFE Act background check. Failure to obtain and/or maintain SAFE Act registration may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Responsibilities

• Works with clients to plan their short and long-term financial goals by building a financial plan with brokerage products, such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, annuities, and banking and money managed solutions
• Recommends banking and investments strategies that align with client financial goals and needs
• Triages client requests and makes referrals to appropriate internal service providers based on client needs and asset thresholds Mitigates and controls risk as part of daily activities
• Identifies and engages potential new clients through referrals or financial center clientele

Required Qualifications

• Aptitude in obtaining required industry licenses
• Must be self-disciplined in managing time and capacity
• Experience in cultivating client relationships, assessing 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

Desired Qualifications

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

Skills

• 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
• Trading

Minimum Education Requirement

High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent

Schedule

Monday – Fridays and rotating Saturdays

Shift

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week

40