Wealth Management Specialist

About the Role

Merrill Wealth Management is a leading provider of comprehensive wealth management and investment products and services. This EGP Trainee role is a training program designed to develop and prepare candidates to service the FA Teams client base. The Trainee role allows EGP Specialists to become fully licensed and acquire appropriate designations before taking on the full EGP Specialist role. This position operates in a marketing and sales development role by implementing and executing the Elite Growth Practice (EGP).

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and service client segments and their next generations and beneficiaries.
• Gather additional assets from existing client base and deepen relationships by partnering with Merrill partners to deliver a full breadth of solutions.
• Coordinate technological support through the development of portfolio analysis, proposals, and direct mail campaigns utilizing Salesforce and other tools.
• Provide technical expertise in specific product areas such as Corporate 401(k), Rule 144, Insurance, Wealth Management Workstation.
• Provide marketing and organizational support.
• Assist with and attend client meetings and discussions covering investment strategy, account performance, new products, and market developments.
• Engage portfolio managers, product specialists, and/or team Senior Wealth Planner and Investment Management Specialist to support the coordination of all sales and service activities.
• Work with the Financial Advisor and/or team Senior Business Manager to develop, implement, and monitor the team's client service model.
• Support the Financial Advisor team to further develop and enhance existing client relationships.
• Provide specialized support as a Specialist/Manager in areas such as Business Development, Wealth Planning, Investment Management, or Business Management.
• Spend more than 50% of time on relationship management activities.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Salesforce
• Corporate 401(k)
• Rule 144
• Insurance
• Wealth Management Workstation
• SAFE Act Registration
• ADV-2B

Qualifications

• Series 7, 63/65 or 66 or equivalent; must obtain all state registrations held by the Financial Advisor(s) and Advisor Team(s) they support.
• Must obtain and/or maintain at least one firm-approved designation.
• Possess and demonstrate strong communication skills.
• Ability to lead through collaboration and influence without direct authority.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the suite of Wealth Management products and services.
• Proven ability to manage risk and support sound decisions.
• Ability to research escalated client issues for response/resolution.
• High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent.

Skills

• Account Management
• Business Acumen
• Client Management
• Client Solutions Advisory
• Portfolio Management
• Referral Identification
• Referral Management
• Relationship Building
• Administrative Services
• Client Investments Management
• Customer Service Management
• Process Simplification

Note: This position is subject to SAFE Act registration requirements. Failure to obtain and/or maintain SAFE Act registration may result in disciplinary action.

Note: If Series 7 and 66 (or 63 & 65) licenses and approved designation are not currently held, they must be obtained within a specified timeframe to be eligible for the Specialist position.

Note: Internal employees working from home are eligible, but may be required to work onsite.

Shift: 1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week: 37.5