Financial Advisor

Bank of America

Financial Advisor working with high-net-worth individuals at Merrill Wealth Management. Developing relationships and delivering investment recommendations aligned with clients' financial goals.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $80,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

investment productsinvestment servicesfinancial analysisprospectingcustomer needs assessmentadministrative complianceplanning strategiesperformance goalsrelationship managementsales techniques

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillsrelationship buildingeffective communicationcollaborationlistening skillsgoal orientationentrepreneurial mindsetstrong follow-throughinfluenceproblem-solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Excel

Certifications & Qualifications

Series 7 licenseSeries 66 licenseSeries 63 licenseSeries 65 license

Industry Keywords

financial servicesinvestments industryclient solutionsperformance hurdlesreferral activitiescustomer follow-upprospect buildingcontinuing educationtraining and assessmentsrisk profile

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Developing a book of business in order to meet and exceed established performance hurdles
Effectively prioritizes sourcing prospective clients, capitalizing on referrals, assessing customer needs, referring customers to the appropriate internal specialists, and executing highly customized solutions to meet client needs
Recommending investment products and services that are suitable for prospects based on their objectives, resources, time horizon, risk profile and preferences
Balancing investment growth, referral activities, customer follow up, prospect building, administrative compliance, and personal growth and development according to both a day-to-day and longer-term planning
Organizing and managing resources (time, people, budget) to run a productive practice
Seeking the expertise of specialists, where appropriate, to identify planning and investment strategies for a client
Completing mandated training, assessments, performance goals and continuing education requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

Paid time off
Professional development opportunities
Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Remote work options