Financial Solutions Advisor Registration Candidate Consumer Investments

About the Role

As a Financial Solutions Advisor Stage I (FSA I), you will begin by obtaining your Securities Industry licenses, including the SIE, Series 7, and Series 66 Exams. You will then develop foundational skills in client relationship management, financial assessment, and providing advice and solutions. The role involves working in a financial center, delivering banking and investment solutions, and approaching client care. Successful progression will typically lead to the Financial Solutions Advisor Stage II role. This position requires SAFE Act registration.

Key Responsibilities

• Obtain Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) within 30 days of hire.
• Obtain Series 7 and Series 66 licenses (or accepted alternatives) within 120 days of hire.
• Acquire, build, and manage client relationships.
• Consider a client’s complex financial picture and guide them with advice and solutions.
• Humanize financial interactions.
• Deliver Bank of America’s core banking and investment solutions.
• Provide end-to-end comprehensive advice.
• Deliver client reviews/presentations with confidence.
• Recommend strategies to help clients achieve financial goals and life priorities.
• Collaborate with core banking and investment partners.
• Connect clients to solutions provided through Bank of America and Merrill.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Aptitude in obtaining required industry licenses.
• Self-discipline in managing time and capacity.
• Experience in cultivating client relationships, accessing needs, and recommending solutions.
• Success creating strong peer relationships through effective communication and collaboration.
• Results-driven mindset while prioritizing client interests in a complex, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to execute multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new technology or applications.
• SAFE Act registration is required.

Qualifications

• SIE (Securities Industry Essentials)
• Bachelor’s degree and/or a minimum of one year of financial services industry or sales experience.
• High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent.

Skills

• Client Experience Branding
• Client Solutions Advisory
• Investment Management
• Pipeline Management
• Referral Management
• Client Management
• Customer and Client Focus
• Portfolio Management
• Prospecting
• Referral Identification
• Business Acumen
• Executive Presence
• Oral Communications
• Risk Management
• Trading

Training & Development

• World-class training and on-boarding programs.
• One-on-one coaching from Academy managers.
• Structured lessons and dedicated study time for license preparation.

Schedule

• Monday – Fridays and rotating Saturdays
• 1st shift
• 40 hours per week