... planning for retirement, education, legacy, and other life goals through investment advice and guidance. Merrill's Financial Advisors and Wealth Management Client Associates help clients pursue the ...
... planning for retirement, education, legacy, and other life goals through investment advice and guidance. Merrill's Financial Advisors and Wealth Management Client Associates help clients pursue the ...
Personal Financial Counselor; Evansville, IN
Evansville, IN · On-site
$58K - $93K/yr
May consider applicants with an associate degree plus 4 years' experience in lieu of bachelor ... Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), or Chartered Financial ...
Personal Financial Counselor; Evansville, IN
Evansville, IN · On-site
$58K - $93K/yr
May consider applicants with an associate degree plus 4 years' experience in lieu of bachelor ... Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), or Chartered Financial ...
Personal Financial Counselor; Evansville, IN
Evansville, IN · On-site
$58K - $93K/yr
May consider applicants with an associate degree plus 4 years' experience in lieu of bachelor ... Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), or Chartered Financial ...
Personal Financial Counselor; Evansville, IN
Evansville, IN · On-site
$58K - $93K/yr
May consider applicants with an associate degree plus 4 years' experience in lieu of bachelor ... Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), or Chartered Financial ...
Personal Financial Counselor; Fort Wayne, IN
Fort Wayne, IN · On-site
$58K - $93K/yr
May consider applicants with an associate degree plus 4 years' experience in lieu of bachelor ... Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), or Chartered Financial ...
Personal Financial Counselor; Fort Wayne, IN
Fort Wayne, IN · On-site
$58K - $93K/yr
May consider applicants with an associate degree plus 4 years' experience in lieu of bachelor ... Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), or Chartered Financial ...
At Regions, we believe associates deserve more than just a job. We believe in offering performance ... Five (5) years of Trust Administration, Estate/Tax Law, Financial Planning or relevant experience ...
At Regions, we believe associates deserve more than just a job. We believe in offering performance ... Five (5) years of Trust Administration, Estate/Tax Law, Financial Planning or relevant experience ...
May consider applicants with an associate degree plus 4 years' experience in lieu of bachelor ... Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), or Chartered Financial ...
May consider applicants with an associate degree plus 4 years' experience in lieu of bachelor ... Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), or Chartered Financial ...
Personal Financial Counselor; Terre Haute, IN
Terre Haute, IN · On-site
$58K - $93K/yr
May consider applicants with an associate degree plus 4 years' experience in lieu of bachelor ... Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), or Chartered Financial ...
Personal Financial Counselor; Terre Haute, IN
Terre Haute, IN · On-site
$58K - $93K/yr
May consider applicants with an associate degree plus 4 years' experience in lieu of bachelor ... Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), or Chartered Financial ...
Personal Financial Counselor, PFC - Indianapolis, IN.
Indianapolis, IN · On-site
$58K - $93K/yr
May consider applicants with an associate degree plus 4 years' experience in lieu of bachelor ... Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), or Chartered Financial ...
Personal Financial Counselor, PFC - Indianapolis, IN.
Indianapolis, IN · On-site
$58K - $93K/yr
May consider applicants with an associate degree plus 4 years' experience in lieu of bachelor ... Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), or Chartered Financial ...
May consider applicants with an associate degree plus 4 years' experience in lieu of bachelor ... Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), or Chartered Financial ...
May consider applicants with an associate degree plus 4 years' experience in lieu of bachelor ... Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), or Chartered Financial ...
Personal Financial Counselor; Terre Haute, IN
Terre Haute, IN · On-site
$58K - $93K/yr
May consider applicants with an associate degree plus 4 years' experience in lieu of bachelor ... Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), or Chartered Financial ...
Personal Financial Counselor; Terre Haute, IN
Terre Haute, IN · On-site
$58K - $93K/yr
May consider applicants with an associate degree plus 4 years' experience in lieu of bachelor ... Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), or Chartered Financial ...
Personal Financial Counselor; Camp Atterbury, IN
Edinburgh, IN · On-site
$58K - $93K/yr
May consider applicants with an associate degree plus 4 years' experience in lieu of bachelor ... Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), or Chartered Financial ...
Personal Financial Counselor; Camp Atterbury, IN
Edinburgh, IN · On-site
$58K - $93K/yr
May consider applicants with an associate degree plus 4 years' experience in lieu of bachelor ... Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), or Chartered Financial ...
Senior Associate Meeting Planner
Indianapolis, IN · On-site
$51K - $70K/yr
Senior Associate Meeting Planner (Fixed Duration Employment) We are seeking a creative and highly ... Financial & Budget Management * Develop comprehensive meeting budgets. Monitor expenses throughout ...
Senior Associate Meeting Planner
Indianapolis, IN · On-site
$51K - $70K/yr
Senior Associate Meeting Planner (Fixed Duration Employment) We are seeking a creative and highly ... Financial & Budget Management * Develop comprehensive meeting budgets. Monitor expenses throughout ...
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Financial Assistant
Crown Point, IN · On-site
$35K - $45K/yr
... and Associate Advisors with experience in a professional office setting using a CRM Software (Redtail CRM is preferred). * Experience with Riskalyze and Wealthscape, and other Financial Planning ...
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Financial Assistant
Crown Point, IN · On-site
$35K - $45K/yr
... and Associate Advisors with experience in a professional office setting using a CRM Software (Redtail CRM is preferred). * Experience with Riskalyze and Wealthscape, and other Financial Planning ...
Senior Associate Meeting Planner
$51K - $70K/yr
Senior Associate Meeting Planner(Fixed Duration Employment) We areseekinga creative and highly ... Financial & Budget Management * Develop comprehensive meeting budgets. Monitor expenses throughout ...
Senior Associate Meeting Planner
$51K - $70K/yr
Senior Associate Meeting Planner(Fixed Duration Employment) We areseekinga creative and highly ... Financial & Budget Management * Develop comprehensive meeting budgets. Monitor expenses throughout ...
At Regions, we believe associates deserve more than just a job. We believe in offering performance ... Eight (8) years of Trust Administration, Estate/Tax Law, Financial Planning, or relevant experience ...
At Regions, we believe associates deserve more than just a job. We believe in offering performance ... Eight (8) years of Trust Administration, Estate/Tax Law, Financial Planning, or relevant experience ...
Personal Financial Counselor; Assignment Ready Counselor, PFC, Gary, IN
Gary, IN · On-site +1
$58K - $93K/yr
May consider applicants with an associate degree plus 4 years' experience in lieu of bachelor ... Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), or Chartered Financial ...
Personal Financial Counselor; Assignment Ready Counselor, PFC, Gary, IN
Gary, IN · On-site +1
$58K - $93K/yr
May consider applicants with an associate degree plus 4 years' experience in lieu of bachelor ... Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), or Chartered Financial ...
Client Service Associate
Indianapolis, IN · On-site
$50K - $65K/yr
As a member on the Client Services team, you'll play a pivotal role by partnering with the Financial Planner providing a high level of customer service to our clients. We are looking for someone with ...
Client Service Associate
Indianapolis, IN · On-site
$50K - $65K/yr
As a member on the Client Services team, you'll play a pivotal role by partnering with the Financial Planner providing a high level of customer service to our clients. We are looking for someone with ...
Director, Financial Analysis and Budget (Finance Leader)
Indianapolis, IN · On-site
$155K - $160K/yr
Analyzes school-level financials, analysis, planning, and reporting and is critical to supporting the Associate CFO in interpreting the financial health of the school and ensuring availability of ...
Director, Financial Analysis and Budget (Finance Leader)
Indianapolis, IN · On-site
$155K - $160K/yr
Analyzes school-level financials, analysis, planning, and reporting and is critical to supporting the Associate CFO in interpreting the financial health of the school and ensuring availability of ...
Client Service Associate
Indianapolis, IN · On-site
$50K - $65K/yr
As a member on the Client Services team, you'll play a pivotal role by partnering with the Financial Planner providing a high level of customer service to our clients. We are looking for someone with ...
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Client Service Associate
Indianapolis, IN · On-site
$50K - $65K/yr
As a member on the Client Services team, you'll play a pivotal role by partnering with the Financial Planner providing a high level of customer service to our clients. We are looking for someone with ...
Client Service Associate
Indianapolis, IN · On-site
$50K - $65K/yr
As a member on the Client Services team, you'll play a pivotal role by partnering with the Financial Planner providing a high level of customer service to our clients. We are looking for someone with ...
Client Service Associate
Indianapolis, IN · On-site
$50K - $65K/yr
As a member on the Client Services team, you'll play a pivotal role by partnering with the Financial Planner providing a high level of customer service to our clients. We are looking for someone with ...
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What is the difference between Associate Financial Planner vs Financial Advisor?
| Aspect | Associate Financial Planner | Financial Advisor |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | CFP® coursework, licensing | CFP®, Series 7, 66/65 |
| Work Environment | Support role, entry-level, team-based | Client-facing, independent or firm-based |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Financial planning firms, banks, wealth management | Independent practices, firms, banks |
The Associate Financial Planner typically supports senior planners, focusing on research and client prep, often with CFP® coursework. Financial Advisors directly manage client portfolios, provide financial advice, and hold relevant certifications like CFP® and securities licenses. While both roles work within the financial planning industry, the Associate Financial Planner is an entry-level support position, whereas the Financial Advisor is a client-facing role with greater responsibility.
What does an associate financial planner do?
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an associate financial planner, and why are they important?
What is an associate financial planner?
The job duties of an associate financial planner revolve around working to assist and support a more senior financial planner as they offer advice to clients. Your responsibilities in this career may include providing analysis about financial options, using data to make projections, helping the advisor or planner prepare for clients, meeting with clients to get their initial information, and assisting with recommendations. You may need to deal with subjects such as investment portfolio management or retirement planning. You may also perform office administration tasks such as filing paperwork and scheduling appointments.
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Bank Of America rating
8.2
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Job description
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.
Merrill's 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 fromtransparency.Ourtrusted advisory teams are equipped with access to the investment insights of Merrill coupled with the banking convenience of Bank of America.
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
Job Description:
If you have at least 5+ years of experience as a Financial Advisor with a transportable practice, a strong performance in a team like environment, and a drive to achieve more for you and your clients, let's connect. Contact us to get more details about our Experienced Advisor Program, competitive compensation package, and how we can help you meet your career goals.
Merrill Lynch Wealth Management is a leading provider of comprehensive wealth management and investment products and services for individuals, companies, and institutions. Merrill Lynch Wealth Management is one of the largest businesses of its kind in the world specializing in planning for retirement, education, legacy, and other life goals through investment advice and guidance.
Merrill's financial advisors help clients pursue the life they envision through a one-on-one or team-based relationship committed to their needs. We believe great teams are built on mutual trust, shared ownership and accountability. We act as one company and believe when we work together, we best meet the full needs of our customers and clients. Our trusted financial advisors are equipped to deliver the combined power of the Merrill investment platform and Bank of America banking capabilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver a full range of goals-based financial planning / wealth strategies including assessment of client needs
- Maintain a robust knowledge of the firm's latest planning tools, techniques and strategies
- Establish and maintain relationships with the management team and inform them of circumstances that require supervisory attention/review/approval per compliance guidelines and policies
- Source prospective clients and capitalize on referrals
- Deliver customized solutions and the full resources of Bank of America Merrill
- Understand all aspects of an optimal practice and complete the training and development needed to continue a successful career as a Financial Advisor
Required Skills:
- FINRA Series 7 & 66 (63 & 65 accepted, in lieu of 66) registrations required with 5+ years' experience
- Established and portable practice with a minimum of $1MM in production
- Experience managing client portfolios and driving growth
- Proven relationship building and business development skills
Desired Skills:
- Bachelor's degree or higher strongly preferred
- 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).
- Possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Highly entrepreneurial
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At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day. One of the keys to driving Responsible Growth is being a great place to work for our teammates around the world. We're devoted to being a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. We hire individuals with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and invest heavily in our teammates and their families by offering competitive benefits to support their physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
Industry
Finance and insurance
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Charlotte, NC, US
Year founded
1998