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Bank of America

Runs a US consumer bank, brokerage and investment bank

Financial Solutions Advisor

Full-Time
$65k - $80k/yr+ Formulaic incentive plan
Junior
Riverhead, NY, USA+2 moreMore locations: Patchogue, NY, USA | Hampton Bays, NY, USA
In Person
Finance & BankingWealth Management & Financial Advisory

About the job

Requirements
  • Currently holds Series 7 and Series 66 licenses, or Series 63 and Series 65 in lieu of Series 66. If currently holding a Series 63 or Series 65 but not Series 66, the candidate must pass the missing series within 60 days of an offer.
  • Has at least one year of experience in the investments industry, including investment training and in-depth knowledge of investment products and services.
  • Has at least one year of experience working in the financial services industry and/or a sales environment where goals were met or exceeded.
  • Must be bilingual in Spanish.
  • Must complete required licenses and training.
  • Must register under the SAFE Act and complete the required background check and registration process; employees engaged in residential loan mortgage originations must remain in good standing with the federal registry system.
  • Sets and accomplishes goals.
  • Builds and nurtures strong relationships.
  • Collaborates effectively with others.
  • Communicates effectively and confidently and is comfortable engaging all clients.
  • Manages goals, navigates complexity, prioritizes tasks, and executes in a fast-paced environment.
  • Learns, adapts to new information, and seeks appropriate solutions for clients.
  • Efficiently manages time and capacity.
  • Incorporates relevant regulatory due diligence into daily activities and long-term client strategies.
Responsibilities
  • Works with clients to plan short- and long-term financial goals by building financial plans with brokerage products, including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, annuities, banking, and money-managed solutions.
  • Recommends banking and investment strategies aligned with clients' financial goals and needs.
  • Triages client requests and refers them to appropriate internal service providers based on client needs and asset thresholds.
  • Mitigates and controls risk as part of daily activities.
  • Identifies and engages potential new clients through referrals or financial center clientele.
  • Provides coaching and feedback to referral partners based on knowledge of client needs and potentially recommended products and services.
  • Triages client leads, makes referrals to business partners based on client needs and asset thresholds, meets with clients to review financial and investment goals, builds financial plans, and recommends brokerage products.
Desired Qualifications
  • Strong computer skills and the ability to multitask in a demanding environment.
  • At least three years of experience working in the financial services industry and/or a sales environment where goals were met or exceeded.
  • Additional professional designations such as Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and/or Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC).
  • Insurance licenses.

About the company

Bank of America runs one of the largest US banks, serving consumers, small businesses, wealthy families, corporations and institutional investors. Alongside checking accounts, credit cards, mortgages and business loans, it owns the Merrill brokerage, a private bank for wealthy clients and a global investment bank that advises on deals and trades stocks and bonds. Customers reach it through thousands of branches and ATMs and its mobile banking app. It earns money mainly from the gap between what it charges on loans and pays on deposits, plus fees from advice, asset management, deal work and trading. It grew from a San Francisco bank founded in 1904 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Charlotte, North Carolina

Founded

1904

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What believers are saying

  • Profits are climbing: net income rose 27% to $9.1 billion in the June 2026 quarter on trading and dealmaking.
  • Tech careers have budget behind them: $4 billion of Bank of America's $13 billion yearly tech spend funds new initiatives.
  • Cheap funding cushions profits: $530 billion of its $2.03 trillion in deposits paid no interest at June 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Falling rates pinch lending profit: lower rates partly offset its 9% rise in interest income in the June 2026 quarter.
  • AI is reshaping jobs: over 200,000 employees use AI tools, sending 400,000-plus prompts daily as of July 2026.
  • Succession remains open: CEO Brian Moynihan plans to stay through decade's end after a December 2025 executive shake-up.

What makes Bank of America unique

  • Small firms bank here: it serves 4 million small businesses and calls itself the top US small business lender.
  • Wealth management is a second engine: Merrill, its brokerage, and the Private Bank oversee about $4.9 trillion in client balances.
  • Customers use its chatbot at scale: virtual assistant Erica has logged over 3 billion client interactions since 2018.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Remote Work Options
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Conference Attendance Budget

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

-1%
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