Merrill Financial Solutions Advisor (Partially Licensed) – Northern Connecticut Market

Merrill Financial Solutions Advisor (Partially Licensed) Northern Connecticut Market

Hartford, Connecticut; Southbury, Connecticut; West Hartford, Connecticut; Springfield, Massachusetts; Guilford, Connecticut;

Farmington, Connecticut; Mystic, Connecticut; Glastonbury, Connecticut; New Haven, Connecticut

Merrill Wealth Management is a leading provider of comprehensive wealth management and investment products and services for individuals, companies, and institutions.

We specialize in goals-based wealth management, including planning for retirement, education, legacy, and other life goals through investment advice and guidance.

Our Financial Advisors and Wealth Management Client Associates help clients pursue the life they envision through a personal relationship with their advisory team committed to their needs.

We believe trust comes from transparency and our advisory teams are equipped with access to the investment insights of Merrill coupled with the banking convenience of Bank of America.

Job Description :

Below, you will find a complete breakdown of everything required of potential candidates, as well as how to apply Good luck.

This job is responsible for working with high-net worth clients in a Merrill branch with annual revenues of $100k-$5mm, identifying needs, developing relationships, reviewing investment goals, and preparing investment recommendations that align with the goals of both existing and prospective clients.

Key responsibilities include leveraging technology to achieve business growth goals, profiling activities to determine a client's investor profile and financial resource objectives, building a sustainable book of business and providing opportunities for advisors to pursue a career within the bank.

This position is subject to SAFE Act registration requirements. Employees engaged in residential loan mortgage originations must register with the federal registry system and remain in good standing.

Failure to obtain and / or maintain SAFE Act registration may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Responsibilities :

• Learns how to provide tailored and personalized advice to clients through reviews and presentations, including partnering with management to assess financial goals and recommending investment advisory strategies.
• Understands client solutions that are best suited for their financial needs, such as core Banking, and Investment and Life Priority solutions.
• Shadows Financial Advisor teams to build their network by sharing relevant market developments and discussing new products (as appropriate) in an effort to promote portfolio growth.
• Leverages available resources and technologies to optimize the customer experience and serve the bank's customers with operational excellence and accuracy.
• Participates in ongoing training focused on how to develop a book of business to meet and exceed pre-defined financial targets and determine how to progress to the next phase as an advisor.
• Builds relationships with internal service providers based on client needs and asset thresholds.
• Manages risk proactively in every aspect of business, product, and service transaction leveraging available tools.

Required Qualifications :

• Currently holds FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SIE).
• 4+ years of progressive professional and / or military experience.
• Ability to obtain Series 7 and 66 licenses within allotted program time.
• Self-starter who efficiently manages time and capacity.
• Sets and accomplishes goals, achieving whatever one sets their mind to.
• Builds and nurtures strong relationships.
• Collaborates effectively with others to get things done.
• Communicates effectively and confidently and is comfortable engaging all clients.
• Manages goals, navigates complexity, prioritizes tasks and executes in a fast-paced environment.
• Likes to learn, adapts to new information and seeks the right solutions for clients.
• Thorough and thoughtful in incorporating relevant regulatory due diligence into daily activities and long-term strategies for clients.

Desired Qualifications :

• Experience working in the financial service industry and / or a sales environment where goals were met or exceeded.
• Strong computer skills and the ability to multitask in a demanding environment.
• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in business-related field.
• Proven ability to partner and promote lead generation.
• Experience balancing investment management, sales activities and new client development.
• Achieved additional professional designations such as Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and / or Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC).
• Obtained insurance licenses.

Skills :

• Account Management
• Client Investments Management
• Client Management
• Client Solutions Advisory
• Relationship Building
• Business Development
• Client Experience Branding
• Issue Management
• Prospecting
• Referral Identification

Shift :

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week : 40

Pay Transparency details :

$70,000.00 - $80,000.00 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.

Incentives are earned based on the employee’s performance against defined metrics.

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.

J-18808-Ljbffr