Financial Solutions Advisor – Partially Licensed

Bank of America

. Work with high-net-worth clients in a Merrill branch .

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeWest Des Moines • Iowa • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in client relationship management and investment advisory strategies, leveraging strong communication and collaboration skills to optimize customer experience and achieve financial targets. Proficient in navigating regulatory requirements and providing tailored financial solutions to high-net-worth clients.

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FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SIE)Investment ManagementSeries 7 LicenseSeries 66 LicenseRelationship-Building Skills

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Hard Skills

Investment Advisory StrategiesFinancial Goal AssessmentRisk ManagementClient ProfilingGoal-Oriented SalesMultitaskingOperational ExcellenceRegulatory Due DiligenceLead GenerationFinancial Services Experience

Soft Skills

Time ManagementCapacity ManagementEffective CommunicationCollaboration SkillsAdaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

CFPCRPCInsurance Licenses

Industry Keywords

High-Net-Worth ClientsFinancial ServicesInvestment IndustryBanking SolutionsLife Priority Solutions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with high-net-worth clients in a Merrill branch
Identify client needs and develop relationships
Review investment goals and prepare aligned investment recommendations
Leverage technology to achieve business growth goals
Profile clients to determine investor profiles and financial resource objectives
Build a sustainable book of business
Provide opportunities for advisors to pursue a career within the bank
Learn to provide tailored and personalized advice through reviews and presentations
Partner with management to assess financial goals and recommend investment advisory strategies
Understand and recommend suitable banking, investment, and Life Priority™ solutions
Shadow Financial Advisor teams and share relevant market developments and new products
Optimize customer experience and serve customers with operational excellence and accuracy
Participate in ongoing training and meet or exceed financial targets
Build relationships with internal service providers based on client needs and asset thresholds
Proactively manage risk across business, product, and service transactions

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Strong time and capacity management
Ability to set and accomplish goals
Strong relationship-building skills
Effective collaboration skills
Effective and confident communication skills
Ability to engage all clients
Ability to manage goals, navigate complexity, prioritize tasks, and execute in a fast-paced environment
Adaptability and willingness to learn
Ability to incorporate regulatory due diligence into daily activities and long-term client strategies
Bachelor's Degree in a business-related field preferred
Strong computer skills and ability to multitask
Experience in financial services and/or goal-oriented sales environment preferred
Proven ability to partner and promote lead generation preferred
Experience balancing investment management, sales activities, and new client development preferred
CFP and/or CRPC designations preferred
Insurance licenses preferred
SAFE Act registration and required background check, if engaged in residential mortgage loan originations

Benefits

Comp & perks

In-office culture with role-specific flexibility
On-going training focused on developing a book of business
Opportunities to progress to the next phase as an advisor
Access to Merrill investment insights and Bank of America banking convenience
40 hours per week