Financial Advisor, Merrill Advisor Development Program
Bank of America
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Columbia • South Carolina • United States
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About the role
- Responsible for working with high-net worth individuals identifying needs, developing relationships, reviewing financial goals, and delivering comprehensive recommendations
- Collaborate with and be mentored by Merrill Financial Advisor Teams
- Develop a book of business to meet and exceed established performance hurdles
- Effectively prioritize sourcing prospective clients, capitalizing on referrals, assessing customer needs, and executing customized solutions
- Recommend investment products and services suitable for clients
- Balance investment growth, customer follow up, prospect building, and personal growth
- Organize and manage resources to run a productive practice
- Seek expertise of specialists to identify planning and investment strategies
- Complete mandated training, assessments, performance goals and continuing education requirements
Requirements
- Currently holds Series 7 & 66 (63 & 65 in lieu of 66) licenses
- Minimum of one year 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
- Proven ability to engage with and influence others
- Exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills
- Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
- Proven ability to quickly build trust and credibility
- Proven ability to assess needs and recommend appropriate solutions/interventions
- Proven ability to work collaboratively on a team and with key partners
- Proven ability to listen and probe for clarity and understanding
- Goal and results oriented
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a proven ability to source clients through extensive prospecting and networking
- Ability to work in an environment where the majority of your compensation is tied to your performance
- Strong follow-through skills
- Computer/technical literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel
Benefits
- Comprehensive wealth management and investment products
- Access to the investment insights of Merrill coupled with the banking convenience of Bank of America
- World class training and on-boarding programs
- One-on-one coaching from award-winning Academy at Bank of America and local leadership
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
investment productsfinancial goalsprospectingcustomer needs assessmentinvestment strategiesrelationship managementperformance goalssales experiencefinancial services knowledgeinvestment training
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillsrelationship buildingcommunication skillstrust buildingcollaborationlistening skillsgoal orientedentrepreneurial mindsetfollow-through skillsinfluence
Certifications
Series 7 licenseSeries 66 licenseSeries 63 licenseSeries 65 license