Financial Solutions Advisor Registration Candidate - Raleigh/Durham Market

Bank of America; Apex (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

World-class training

Licensing support

One-on-one coaching

Job summary

Bank of America is hiring for a Financial Solutions Advisor Stage I in Apex, NC. The role focuses on obtaining required licenses, building and managing client relationships, and delivering banking and investment solutions within an in-office setting.

You’ll start with dedicated training and progress through licensing milestones while supporting clients’ financial needs. Successful candidates will develop foundational advisory skills, collaborate with partners, and grow within a structured career

Qualifications

• Licensing exams required (SIE, Series 7, Series 66/63/65 depending on role) and ongoing licensing milestones.
• Strong client-facing skills and ability to assess needs and propose solutions.
• Experience cultivating client relationships and cross-selling financial solutions.

Responsibilities

• Build client relationships and provide end-to-end financial guidance.
• Collaborate with banking and investment partners to meet client needs.
• Advance through licensing stages (SIE, Series 7, Series 66) with structured study plans.

Skills

Client relationship management

Time management

Communication

Adaptability

Multi-tasking

Licensing aptitude

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CRM software

Licensing platforms

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 impacting 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.

As a Financial Solutions Advisor Stage I (FSA I), your journey begins obtaining your Securities Industry licenses, where you receive dedicated and personalized classes for your Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 7 and Series 66 exams. Once you obtain your licenses, you will be taught the foundational skills needed to be an advisor - from acquiring, building and managing client relationships to considering a client’s complex financial picture and guiding them with advice and solutions to help them live their best financial lives, all while humanizing financial interactions. Once you have reached your key milestones, you will begin working in a financial center where you will help to deliver Bank of America’s core banking, investment solutions and approach to client care. We will equip you with everything you need as you move through the stages of development.

Once you have demonstrated success as a licensed Financial Solutions Advisor Stage I, you will typically progress into the next role, Financial Solutions Advisor Stage II, where you will continue to practice the skills you’ve learned by growing and deepening relationships within a portfolio of clients. As a successful Financial Solutions Advisor Stage II, you will have the opportunity to advance in many roles within Bank of America and Merrill. The Academy will support you along the way with dedicated programs, tools, and resources throughout your career journey.

This position is subject to SAFE Act registration requirements. Pursuant to the SAFE Act requirements, all employees engaged in residential loan mortgage originations must register with the federal registry system and remain in good standing. Since your position requires SAFE Act registration, you will be required to register and submit to the required SAFE Act background check and registration process. Failure to obtain and/or maintain SAFE Act registration may result in your immediate termination.

We’ll help you

• Build a successful career at Bank of America through world-class training and onboarding programs that set you up for success.
• Get training and one-on-one coaching from Academy managers who are invested in your success.
• Grow your business knowledge by using a defined consultative approach with clients to systematically identify client needs and appropriate solutions.
• Earn your SIE, Series 7 and Series 66 licenses (63 & 65 accepted in lieu of 66) through structured lessons and dedicated study time. You must obtain your SIE within 30 days of being hired and your Series 7 & 66 within 120 days - a requirement for the role.
• Build your network. Starting at a financial center, you’ll interact with banking customers, small business owners and higher net worth clients alike. You’ll be able to leverage our relationships with one out of two households in the U.S. to help eventually grow your business.
• Provide end-to-end comprehensive advice, deliver client reviews/presentations with confidence, and recommend strategies to help clients achieve their financial goals and life priorities.
• Collaborate with core banking and investment partners. Connect clients to the solutions we provide through Bank of America and Merrill to meet virtually all their financial needs.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Desired Qualifications

• SIE (Securities Industry Essentials)
• 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

Note

Please note that this requisition contains multiple locations but there is not an immediate opening for every location listed.