Job Description:

Merrill Wealth Management is a leading provider of comprehensive wealth management and investment products and services for individuals, companies, and institutions. Merrill Wealth Management is one of the largest businesses of its kind in the world specializing in goals-based wealth management, including planning for retirement, education, legacy, and other life goals through investment advice and guidance. 

At Merrill, we empower you to bring your whole self to work. We value diversity in our thoughts, business, and within our employees and clients. Our Wealth Management team represents an array of different backgrounds and bring their unique perspectives, ideas, and experiences, helping to create a work community that is culture driven, resilient, results focused and effective.

Merrill Team Financial Advisor Business Development Program

The Merrill Wealth Management Team Financial Advisor (TFA) engages in:

Developing a book of business in order to meet and exceed the required performance hurdlesEffectively sourcing prospective clients, capitalizing on referrals, assessing customer needs, referring customers to the appropriate service provider, and executing highly customized solutions to meet the customer needsRecommending investment products and services that are suitable for prospects and clients based on their objectives, resources, time horizon, risk profile and preferencesBalancing 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 planPlanning and managing resources (time, people, budget) to run a productive practiceSeeking the expertise of specialists, where appropriate, to identify planning and investment strategies for a clientEstablishing and maintaining relationship with the management team and informing management of any circumstances that require supervisory attention/review/approval as per compliance guidelines and policiesCompleting mandated training, assessments, performance goals and continuing education requirements

The TFA engages in all of the above activities with the support and mentorship of a Financial Advisor Team.

The Team Financial Advisor receives:

The strength and name recognition of Merrill and Bank of America.World class training throughout their career with Merrill Wealth ManagementState of the art software programs to assist in your successAccess to a full array of investment and banking products for your clientsCoaches or mentors located within your office to work with you towards your success

Ideal candidates:

The Team Financial Advisor Development Program is designed for individuals ready to make a career transition and follow their passion of becoming a Financial Advisor. Successful candidates have at least three years of full time sales experience in ever more challenging environments. The sales experience should include the successful use of outbound sales techniques to exceed sales goals. Financial acumen gained through work experience is ideal.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Performance Hurdles: A Team Financial Advisor (TFA) must acquire clients through personalized marketing techniques to meet minimum performance hurdles.Registration and Licensing Requirement: A TFA is required to obtain necessary licensing and registrations (Series 7 and Series 66 and Insurance).Education Requirement: A TFA is required to complete the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Investment Planning Course and the Financial Planning course.Development Assessment: A TFA must successfully complete ongoing Developmental Assessments throughout the training. In preparation for the assessment, the TFA studies a variety of topics and may participate in developmental activities in the areas including but not limited to: Merrill strategy, products & services, wealth management process, desk top technology, marketing consultative sales skills and investment financial planning knowledge.Performance Requirements: A TFA is expected to meet the performance and development requirements of the Financial Advisor Development Program and transition to a full Financial Advisor at the conclusion of the program.

Required Qualifications

Proven ability to engage with and influence othersExceptional interpersonal and relationship building skillsEffective communication skills (written and verbal) - Proven ability to quickly build trust and credibilityProven ability to assess needs of clients and recommend appropriate solutions/interventionsProven ability to work collaboratively on a team and with key partnersProven ability to listen and probe for clarity and understandingGoal and results orientedAbility to source clients through prospecting and networkingAbility to work in an environment where the majority of your compensation is tied to your performanceStrong follow-through skillsComputer/technical literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel

Desired Qualifications

At minimum a Bachelor’s DegreeDemonstrated track record of successProficiency in using Sales Force / Client Relationship Manager ToolStrong understanding of the Financial Advisor role

This position is subject to SAFE Act registration requirements. Pursuant to the SAFE Act requirements, all employees engaged in residential loan mortgage originations must register with the federal registry system and remain in good standing. Since your position requires SAFE Act registration, you will be required to register and to submit to the required SAFE Act background check and registration process. Failure to obtain and/or maintain SAFE Act registration may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week: 

40

Pay Transparency details

US - CA - Los Angeles - 333 S HOPE ST - BANK OF AMERICA PLAZA (CA9193)

Pay and benefits information

Pay range

$28.85 - $36.06 hourly pay, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set.

Formulaic incentive eligible

This role is eligible to participate in a formulaic incentive plan. Employees are eligible for incentives as detailed by the specific line of business incentive plan provisions. Formulaic plans may be comprised of monthly, quarterly and/or annual incentive opportunities. Incentives are earned based on the employee’s performance against defined metrics.

Benefits

This role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry-leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve.