Merrill Financial Solutions Advisor (Partially Licensed)

The Merrill Financial Solutions Advisor role supports high-net-worth clients within a Merrill branch, delivering tailored financial guidance, fostering client relationships, and growing a sustainable book of business through the Advisor Development Program.

Location

Walnut Creek, CA (onsite)

Salary

USD 36 - 41 per hour

Responsibilities

• Develops the ability to provide customized guidance to clients through reviews and presentations, collaborating with management to assess financial goals and propose investment advisory strategies.
• Gains understanding of client solutions suited to their needs, including core Banking and Investment and Life Priority solutions.
• Shadows Financial Advisor teams to expand their network by sharing relevant market developments and discussing new products to support portfolio growth.
• Utilizes available resources and technology to enhance the client experience and deliver accurate, service-oriented outcomes.
• Participates in ongoing training focused on building a book of business to meet and exceed pre-defined financial targets and progress within the advisor track.
• Develops relationships with internal service providers based on client needs and asset thresholds.
• Proactively manages risk across all aspects of business, product, and service transactions using available tools.

Requirements

• Currently holds FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SIE).
• 4+ years of progressive professional and/or military experience.
• 2+ years of experience in the investments industry.
• Ability to obtain Series 7 and 66 licenses within the program timeline.
• Self-starter who effectively manages time and capacity.
• Sets and accomplishes goals, demonstrating a track record of achieving objectives.
• Builds and nurtures strong relationships.
• Collaborates effectively with others to get things done.
• Communicates effectively and confidently, comfortable engaging all clients.
• Manages goals, navigates complexity, prioritizes tasks, and executes in a fast-paced environment.
• Shows a willingness to learn, adapts to new information, and seeks appropriate solutions for clients.
• Is thorough and thoughtful in incorporating regulatory due diligence into daily activities and long-term client strategies.
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience.

Role specifics

This role serves high-net-worth clients in a Merrill branch with annual revenues ranging from $100k to $5 million. Key duties include identifying client needs, developing relationships, reviewing investment goals, and preparing investment recommendations aligned to client objectives. The role emphasizes leveraging technology to drive business growth, profiling activities to determine a client’s investor profile and financial resource goals, and building a sustainable book of business.

Skills

• Account Management
• Client Investments Management
• Client Management
• Client Solutions Advisory
• Relationship Building
• Advisory
• Business Development
• Fraud Management
• Pipeline Management
• Portfolio Management
• Client Experience Branding
• Issue Management
• Prospecting
• Referral Identification
• Sales Performance Management

Shift

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours per week

40