Mediabistro logo
job logo

Merrill Financial Solutions Advisor (Partially Licensed) – Red BankMarket

Bank of America, Red Bank, NJ, United States


Job Description
Merrill Wealth Management is a leading provider of comprehensive wealth management and investment products and services for individuals, companies, and institutions. Merrill Wealth Management is one of the largest businesses of its kind in the world specializing in goals‑based wealth management, including planning for retirement, education, legacy, and other life goals through investment advice and guidance.

Merrill’s Financial Advisors and Wealth Management Client Associates help clients pursue the life they envision through a personal relationship with their advisory team committed to their needs. We believe trust comes from transparency. Our trusted advisory teams are equipped with access to the investment insights of Merrill coupled with the banking convenience of Bank of America.

Merrill is committed to an in‑office culture with specific requirements for office‑based attendance and which allows for an appropriate level of flexibility for our teammates and businesses based on role‑specific considerations. At Merrill, we empower you to bring your whole self to work. We value diversity in our thoughts, business, and within our employees and clients. Our Wealth Management team represents an array of different backgrounds and bring their unique perspectives, ideas and experiences, helping to create a work community that is culture driven, resilient, results focused and effective.

The Advisor Development Program is designed for individuals excited to make a career transition and follow their passion of becoming a Financial Advisor.

This position works with high‑net worth clients in a Merrill branch with annual revenues of $100k‑$5mm. Key responsibilities include identifying needs, developing relationships, reviewing investment goals, and preparing investment recommendations that align with clients’ goals. Job expectations 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 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 origination must register with the federal registry system and remain in good standing. 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

Learns how to provide tailored and personalized advice to clients through reviews and presentations, including partnering with management to assess financial goals and recommending investment advisory strategies

Understands client solutions that are best suited for their financial needs, such as core Banking, and Investment and Life Priority™ solutions

Shadows 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

Leverages available resources and technologies to optimize the customer experience and serve the bank’s customers with operational excellence and accuracy

Participates in on‑going training focused on how to develop a book of business to meet and exceed pre‑defined financial targets and determine how to progress to the next phase as an advisor

Builds relationships with internal service providers based on client needs and asset thresholds

Manages risk proactively in every aspect of business, product, and service transaction leveraging available tools

Required Qualifications

Currently holds FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SIE)

4+ years of progressive professional and/or military experience

2+ years experience in investments industry

Ability to obtain Series 7 and 66 licenses within allotted program time

Is a self‑starter who efficiently manages time and capacity

Sets and accomplishes goals, achieving whatever one sets their 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

Is thorough and thoughtful in incorporating relevant regulatory due diligence into daily activities and long‑term strategies for clients

Desired Qualifications

Experience working in the financial service industry and/or a sales environment where goals were met or exceeded

Strong computer skills and the ability to multitask in a demanding environment

Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in business‑related field

Proven ability to partner and promote lead generation

Experience balancing investment management, sales activities and new client development

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

Shift & Hours
Shift: 1st shift (United States of America)

Hours per week: 40

Pay Transparency
US - NJ - Red Bank - 77 BROAD ST (NJ2077)

Pay range: $36.06 - $40.87 hourly pay, offers to be 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.

#J-18808-Ljbffr