Financial Advisor – Greater Seattle Market

Bank of America

Financial Advisor with Merrill Wealth Management specializing in goals-based wealth management for clients. Building relationships and delivering comprehensive investment recommendations.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeBellevue • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $80,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in investment products and services, with a strong focus on client engagement and relationship building. Proven ability to meet performance goals through effective prospecting, communication, and collaboration.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Series 7 LicenseSeries 66 LicenseInvestment KnowledgeClient Relationship ManagementGoal-Oriented

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Hard Skills

Investment Product RecommendationCustomer Needs AssessmentPerformance Goal AchievementAdministrative ComplianceFinancial Services Experience

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsEffective CommunicationTeam CollaborationListening SkillsEntrepreneurial Mindset

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Excel

Certifications & Qualifications

Series 7 LicenseSeries 66 License

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesInvestments IndustryProspectingNetworkingClient Solutions

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

Access to paid time off
Resources and support to employees for community impact
Industry-leading benefits