Financial Solutions Advisor - Southern CT. Market

Bank of America; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Industry-leading benefits

Incentive plans

Job summary

Bank of America seeks a financial advisor in Fairfield, Connecticut, responsible for providing tailored financial solutions to clients. The role involves building financial plans, recommending products, and collaborating with clients to reach their financial goals.

A successful candidate will hold relevant licenses and have at least a year of experience in the financial service industry. Salary ranges from $65,000 to $80,000 based on expertise and skills.

Qualifications

• Currently holds Series 7 & 66 (or Series 63 & 65) licenses.
• At least one year experience in the investments industry.
• Experience working in the financial service industry and/or a sales environment.

Responsibilities

• Works with clients to plan short- and long-term financial goals.
• Recommends banking and investment strategies.
• Triages client requests and makes referrals.

Skills

Advisory

Account Management

Client Experience Branding

Customer and Client Focus

Oral Communications

Active Listening

Attention to Detail

Risk Management

Education

High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• Works with clients to plan their short‑term and long‑term financial goals by building a financial plan with brokerage products, including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, annuities, and banking and money management solutions.
• Recommends banking and investment 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.

Schedule

Monday – Fridays and rotating Saturdays.

Required Qualifications

• Currently holds Series 7 & 66 (or Series 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 effectively and confidently and is comfortable engaging all clients.
• Manages goals, navigates complexity, prioritizes tasks and executes in a fast‑paced environment.
• Likes to learn, adapts to new information and seeks the right solutions for clients.
• Efficiently 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 in the financial service industry and/or a sales environment where goals were met or exceeded.
• Achieved additional professional designations such as Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and/or Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC).
• Obtained your insurance licenses.

Skills

• Advisory
• Account Management
• Client Experience Branding
• Customer and Client Focus
• Oral Communications
• Issue Management
• Client Solutions Advisory
• Pipeline Management
• Active Listening
• Attention to Detail
• Risk Management
• Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines
• Client Management
• Causation Analysis
• Written Communications

Minimum Education Requirement

High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent.

Shift

1st shift (United States of America).

Hours Per Week

40.

Pay and Benefits

Pay range: $65,000.00 – $80,000.00 annualized salary, offers determined based on experience, education and skill set.

Formulaic incentive eligible: This role is eligible to participate in a formulaic incentive plan. Employees are eligible for incentives as detailed by the specific line of business incentive plan provisions. Formulaic plans may be comprised of monthly, quarterly and/or annual incentive opportunities. Incentives are earned based on the employee’s performance against defined metrics.

Benefits: This role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry‑leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve.