Advisory Growth Specialist

Bank of America

. Own the assigned territory and drive growth of investment advisory assets .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in financial services with a focus on investment advisory, showcasing strong communication and consultative sales skills. Proven ability to drive growth through strategic partnerships, data-driven insights, and effective relationship management with Financial Advisors and stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Financial Services ExperienceInvestment Advisory SolutionsStrong Communication SkillsCRM Systems ProficiencySeries 7 and 63/65 or 66

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Hard Skills

Investment ManagementBusiness DevelopmentAdvisory PositioningPortfolio ConstructionFiduciary Business Models

Soft Skills

Strategic ThinkingConsultative Sales InstinctsRelationship BuildingAbility to Handle PushbackManaging Competing Priorities

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceTableauCopilotCRM SystemsReporting Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

Series 7Series 63Series 65Series 66

Industry Keywords

Investment ProductsAdvisory SolutionsFinancial AdvisorsMarket StrategyClient Events

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Tableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the assigned territory and drive growth of investment advisory assets
Partner with Financial Advisors and Market Executives to identify growth opportunities and create action plans
Drive brokerage-to-advisory conversions, new asset acquisition, referrals, retention, and wallet share expansion
Lead opportunity reviews and pipeline discussions; identify priorities, clear obstacles, and create accountability
Coach advisors on business development and advisory positioning using investment insights
Sit in client and prospect meetings, explain the value of advisory relationships, provide solution expertise, and help close
Support recruiting, onboarding, private briefings, and client events by showcasing Merrill’s capabilities
Track and communicate results using data and insights
Work with market leadership to execute strategic priorities and deliver measurable results

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of financial services experience, including 3 or more years working with Financial Advisors or in investment management
Equivalent experience demonstrating the same capability will be considered
Experience supporting, distributing, or selling investment products, advisory solutions, or related financial services offerings
Working knowledge of professionally managed investment products or the investment advisory business
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to hold a room and handle pushback in the moment
Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver in a fast-moving environment
Comfort using CRM systems, sales tools, and reporting platforms to manage activity and measure results
Willingness to travel regularly within the assigned territory
Series 7 and 63/65 or 66, or ability to obtain them within 120 days of start date
Strong candidates tend to bring a track record of building trusted relationships with Financial Advisors, business owners, sales professionals, or other demanding stakeholders
Strategic thinking and ability to partner with senior leaders on market and sales strategy
Consultative sales instincts, including confidence to identify opportunities and ask for business
Genuine interest in investments and practical grasp of advisory solutions, portfolio construction, and fiduciary business models
Fluency with data and pipeline tools such as Tableau, Copilot, or Salesforce

Benefits

Comp & perks

Affordable, competitive and flexible benefits
Support for physical, emotional, and financial wellness
Opportunities to learn, grow, and build a career
Inclusive workplace culture
In-office flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs