Merrill Financial Solutions Advisor - West Los Angeles Market

Company: Bank of America
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: September 18, 2024

Job Description:

Merrill Financial Solutions Advisor - West Los Angeles MarketJob Description:This job is responsible for working with high-net worth clients with annual revenues of $100k-$5mm, identifying needs, developing relationships, reviewing investment goals, and preparing investment recommendations that align with the goals of both existing and prospective clients. Key responsibilities include leveraging technology to achieve business growth goals, profiling activities to determine a client's investor profile and financial resource objectives, building a sustainable book of business, and providing opportunities for advisors to pursue a career within the bank. 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:

• Provides tailored and personalized advice to clients through reviews and presentations, including assessing financial goals and recommending investment advisory strategies
• Communicates solutions to clients that are best suited for their financial needs, such as core Banking, and Investment and Life Priority solutions
• Partners with Financial Advisor teams to build their network by sharing relevant market developments and discussing new products (as appropriate) in an effort to promote portfolio growth
• Understands and accesses the full breadth of resources across the bank to benefit clients or prospects
• Develops and grows a book of business to meet and exceed pre-defined financial targets to measure their ability to progress to the next phase as an advisor
• Prioritizes client requests and makes introductions to appropriate internal service providers based on client needs and asset thresholdsRequired Qualifications:
  • Currently holds Series 7 & 66 (63 & 65 in lieu of 66) licenses
  • Two years' experience working in the financial service industry and/or a sales environment where goals were met or exceeded
  • Minimum of one year experience in the investments industry, including investment training and in-depth knowledge of investment products and services
  • Self-starter who efficiently manages time and capacity
  • 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
  • Thorough and thoughtful in incorporating relevant regulatory due diligence into daily activities and long-term strategies for clientsDesired Qualifications:
    • Proven ability to partner and promote lead generation
    • Experience balancing investment management, sales activities, and new client development
    • Strong computer skills and the ability to multitask in a demanding environment
    • Bachelor's degree, preferably in business-related field
    • Achieved additional professional designations such as Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and/or Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC)
    • Obtained insurance licenses Skills:
      • Account Management
      • Client Investments Management
      • Client Management
      • Client Solutions Advisory
      • Relationship Building
      • Advisory
      • Business Development
      • Fraud Management
      • Pipeline Management
      • Portfolio Management
      • Client Experience Branding
      • Issue Management
      • Prospecting
      • Referral Identification
      • Sales Performance Management
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