Financial Solutions Advisor- Silicon Valley Area

Merrill; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of America is seeking a financial advisor to deliver comprehensive guidance and customized solutions for clients, helping them reach financial goals. The role involves triaging leads, referring to partners, reviewing goals, and building financial plans with brokerage products.

The position emphasizes obtaining required licenses, meeting SAFE Act requirements, and robust client service across multiple locations with a focus on responsible growth and client education.

Qualifications

• Currently holds Series 7 and Series 66 licenses; or 63/65 as substitute with plan to obtain 66.
• At least one year of investments or financial services experience with a sales background.
• Demonstrates goal setting, relationship building and collaboration with others.
• Comfortable with regulatory due diligence and fast-paced client service.

Responsibilities

• Plan client financial goals by building a plan with brokerage products and banking solutions.
• Recommend banking and investments strategies aligned with client goals and needs.
• Triages client requests and referrals to internal service providers based on assets.
• Mitigates risk as part of daily activities.
• Identifies potential new clients through referrals or center clientele.
• Provide coaching to referral partners based on client needs and products.

Skills

Series 7

Series 66

63/65 alternative

Sales experience

Relationship building

Client communication

Regulatory due diligence

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description:

Job Description

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

The following laws or regulations restrict or prohibit the hiring of individuals with certain specified criminal history for the position: FDIC; Safe Act; Loan Originators; FINRA.

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!

Job Description:

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, meeting with clients to review financial and investment goals, building a financial plan, and recommending brokerage products. Job expectations include applying and expanding knowledge by completing required licenses and trainings. 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 this position requires SAFE Act registration, employees are required to register and to submit to the required SAFE Act background check and registration process. 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, including 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
• Provides coaching and feedback to referral partners based on knowledge of client needs and potential product services recommended

Required Qualifications :

• Currently holds Series 7 & 66 (63 & 65 in lieu of 66) licenses. If you do not currently hold the 66 but have either a 63 or 65, an offer can be extended with the condition that a passing score is received for the missing series within 60 days.
• Has at least one year experience in the investments industry, including investment training and in-depth knowledge of investment products and services.
• Has at least one year experience working in the financial service industry and/or a sales environment where goals were met or exceeded.
• Sets and accomplishes goals, achieving whatever you put your mind to.
• Builds and nurtures strong relationships.
• Collaborates effectively with others to get things done.
• Communicates effective and confidently and is comfortable engaging all clients.
• Manages goals, navigates complexity, priorizes tasks and executes in a fast paced environment.
• Likes to learn, adapts to new information and seeks the right solutions for clients.
• Efficiencyy manages your time and capacity.
• Is thorough and thoughtful in incorporating relevant regulatory due diligence into daily activities and long-term strategies for clients.

Desired Qualifications :

• Strong computer skills with an ability to multitask in a demanding environment.
• At least three years' experience working as a financial service industry and/o