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 ...
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 ...
Sr. Wealth Strategist
Grand Rapids, MI · On-site
$116K - $150K/yr
... associates. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES Complex Client Estate and Wealth Planning Deliverables * Reviews estate flowcharts and prepares/reviews other complex estate planning technical deliverables.
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Sr. Wealth Strategist
Grand Rapids, MI · On-site
$116K - $150K/yr
... associates. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES Complex Client Estate and Wealth Planning Deliverables * Reviews estate flowcharts and prepares/reviews other complex estate planning technical deliverables.
Associate Advisor - Plymouth, MI
Plymouth, MI · Hybrid
$65K - $85K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
As an Associate Advisor at Savant, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting clients, developing ... Working closely with Advisors, Wealth Strategy professionals, and specialists across the firm, you ...
Associate Advisor - Plymouth, MI
Plymouth, MI · Hybrid
$65K - $85K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
As an Associate Advisor at Savant, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting clients, developing ... Working closely with Advisors, Wealth Strategy professionals, and specialists across the firm, you ...
Wealth Management Assistant
Tecumseh, MI · On-site
$41K - $47K/yr
Our associates are our greatest asset; they are committed to building lasting relationships with ... Job Summary The Wealth Management Assistant provides comprehensive administrative and operational ...
Wealth Management Assistant
Tecumseh, MI · On-site
$41K - $47K/yr
Our associates are our greatest asset; they are committed to building lasting relationships with ... Job Summary The Wealth Management Assistant provides comprehensive administrative and operational ...
Wealth Management Assistant
Tecumseh, MI · On-site
$41K - $47K/yr
Our associates are our greatest asset; they are committed to building lasting relationships with ... Job Summary The Wealth Management Assistant provides comprehensive administrative and operational ...
Wealth Management Assistant
Tecumseh, MI · On-site
$41K - $47K/yr
Our associates are our greatest asset; they are committed to building lasting relationships with ... Job Summary The Wealth Management Assistant provides comprehensive administrative and operational ...
Client Services Associate
Plymouth, MI · On-site
Client Service Associate Waldron Private Wealth (Waldron) is looking for a Client Service Associate to provide operational and administrative assistance to the Client Services (CS) department. In ...
Client Services Associate
Plymouth, MI · On-site
Client Service Associate Waldron Private Wealth (Waldron) is looking for a Client Service Associate to provide operational and administrative assistance to the Client Services (CS) department. In ...
Client Services Associate
Plymouth, MI · On-site
Waldron Private Wealth (Waldron) is looking for a Client Service Associate to provide operational and administrative assistance to the Client Services (CS) department. In this role you will:
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Client Services Associate
Plymouth, MI · On-site
Waldron Private Wealth (Waldron) is looking for a Client Service Associate to provide operational and administrative assistance to the Client Services (CS) department. In this role you will:
Client Services Associate
Plymouth, MI · On-site
Waldron Private Wealth (Waldron) is looking for a Client Service Associate to provide operational and administrative assistance to the Client Services (CS) department. In this role you will:
Client Services Associate
Plymouth, MI · On-site
Waldron Private Wealth (Waldron) is looking for a Client Service Associate to provide operational and administrative assistance to the Client Services (CS) department. In this role you will:
Wealth Management Associate
Lansing, MI · On-site
Medical
Dental
Life
Retirement
PTO
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field * 1-3 years of experience in financial services, wealth management, or a related field preferred; strong candidates without ...
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Wealth Management Associate
Lansing, MI · On-site
Medical
Dental
Life
Retirement
PTO
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field * 1-3 years of experience in financial services, wealth management, or a related field preferred; strong candidates without ...
New
Associate Advisor/Account Manager
Detroit, MI · On-site
Medical
Retirement
PTO
We are seeking a charismatic, highly motivated, and meticulously detail-oriented Account Manager to join our high-performing team at Vertis Wealth. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where ...
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Associate Advisor/Account Manager
Detroit, MI · On-site
Medical
Retirement
PTO
We are seeking a charismatic, highly motivated, and meticulously detail-oriented Account Manager to join our high-performing team at Vertis Wealth. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where ...
Associate Advisor/Account Manager
Bay City, MI · On-site
$55K - $70K/yr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
We are seeking a charismatic, highly motivated, and meticulously detail-oriented Account Manager to join our high-performing team at Vertis Wealth. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where ...
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Associate Advisor/Account Manager
Bay City, MI · On-site
$55K - $70K/yr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
We are seeking a charismatic, highly motivated, and meticulously detail-oriented Account Manager to join our high-performing team at Vertis Wealth. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where ...
Associate Advisor/Account Manager
Detroit, MI · On-site
$55K - $70K/yr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
We are seeking a charismatic, highly motivated, and meticulously detail-oriented Account Manager to join our high-performing team at Vertis Wealth. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where ...
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Associate Advisor/Account Manager
Detroit, MI · On-site
$55K - $70K/yr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
We are seeking a charismatic, highly motivated, and meticulously detail-oriented Account Manager to join our high-performing team at Vertis Wealth. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where ...
Associate Advisor/Account Manager
Bay City, MI · On-site
Medical
Retirement
PTO
We are seeking a charismatic, highly motivated, and meticulously detail-oriented Account Manager to join our high-performing team at Vertis Wealth. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where ...
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Associate Advisor/Account Manager
Bay City, MI · On-site
Medical
Retirement
PTO
We are seeking a charismatic, highly motivated, and meticulously detail-oriented Account Manager to join our high-performing team at Vertis Wealth. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where ...
Wealth Planner - Farmington Hills, MI
Farmington Hills, MI · On-site
$74K - $100K/yr
Retirement
... associates both professionally and personally through a competitive total rewards package ... wealth management and retirement planning goals with confidence and peace of mind. Fidelity ...
Wealth Planner - Farmington Hills, MI
Farmington Hills, MI · On-site
$74K - $100K/yr
Retirement
... associates both professionally and personally through a competitive total rewards package ... wealth management and retirement planning goals with confidence and peace of mind. Fidelity ...
Wealth Planner - Farmington Hills, MI
Farmington Hills, MI · On-site
$74K - $100K/yr
Retirement
... associates both professionally and personally through a competitive total rewards package ... wealth management and retirement planning goals with confidence and peace of mind. Fidelity ...
Wealth Planner - Farmington Hills, MI
Farmington Hills, MI · On-site
$74K - $100K/yr
Retirement
... associates both professionally and personally through a competitive total rewards package ... wealth management and retirement planning goals with confidence and peace of mind. Fidelity ...
Private Client Service Associate
$14.25 - $19.75/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Alexander Legacy Private Wealth strives for excellence in all that we do! Our goal is to create and maintain a culture that is inclusive, impactful, and fun! Are you ready to break out of the "status ...
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Private Client Service Associate
$14.25 - $19.75/hr
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Dental
Vision
Retirement
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What You'll Do As a Tax Senior in our Private Wealth Tax practice, you will perform high-level reviews of tax research of individual, fiduciary, partnership, closely-held corporations, estate, and ...
Tax Senior - Private Wealth
$80K - $100K/yr
What You'll Do As a Tax Senior in our Private Wealth Tax practice, you will perform high-level reviews of tax research of individual, fiduciary, partnership, closely-held corporations, estate, and ...
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$78K - $97K/yr
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$78K - $97K/yr
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Private Client Service Associate
$14.25 - $19.75/hr
Medical
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Vision
Retirement
Alexander Legacy Private Wealth strives for excellence in all that we do! Our goal is to create and maintain a culture that is inclusive, impactful, and fun! Are you ready to break out of the "status ...
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Private Client Service Associate
$14.25 - $19.75/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
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Associate Advisor/Account Manager
Bay City, MI · On-site
$55K - $70K/yr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
We are seeking a charismatic, highly motivated, and meticulously detail-oriented Account Manager to join our high-performing team at Vertis Wealth. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where ...
Associate Advisor/Account Manager
Bay City, MI · On-site
$55K - $70K/yr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
We are seeking a charismatic, highly motivated, and meticulously detail-oriented Account Manager to join our high-performing team at Vertis Wealth. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where ...
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| Credentials | Typically requires a bachelor's degree; certifications like Series 7 or 66 are common | Often requires a bachelor's degree; certifications such as CFP, Series 7, or 66 are standard |
| Work Environment | Works in financial firms, supporting senior staff and client service teams | Works directly with clients to provide financial planning and investment advice |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Used by wealth management firms, banks, and financial institutions | Used across independent firms, banks, and advisory practices |
While both roles involve finance and client interaction, a Wealth Associate typically supports senior staff and handles administrative tasks, whereas a Financial Advisor works directly with clients to develop personalized financial plans and investment strategies.
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Bank Of America rating
8.2
Based on 527 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
51st of 171 rated banks
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 from transparency. Our trusted advisory teams are equipped with access to the investment insights of Merrill coupled with the banking convenience of Bank of America.
Merrill is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs.
At Merrill, we empower you to bring your whole self to work. We value the unique perspectives in our thoughts, business, and within our employees and clients. Our Wealth Management team represents an array of different skills and experiences that individuals bring from all backgrounds and careers; whether gained through military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve.
Job Description:
This job is responsible for providing client service support to potentially multiple Financial Advisors (FAs). Key responsibilities include supporting enterprise strategic objectives, operational excellence goals, and client advocacy within the FA's business, while customizing solutions based on their specific needs. Job expectations include serving as the most frequent point of contact within Merrill to address all service needs of their clients.
Responsibilities:
- Provides excellent Client Service to the bank's clients through educating them on all of the bank's service and banking offerings
- Ensures timeliness, accuracy, and completeness in client materials and follows up on all client and Financial Advisor (FA) requests
- Assists with ensuring practices are in alignment with the bank's policies and procedures to support operational excellence, protect the bank's clients, and manage risk
- Identifies, deepens, and maintains client relationships through emphasizing the bank's offerings and promoting incorporation of banking into day-to-day practices, while communicating outputs to the FA
- Supports day-to-day team activities and needs including covering roles in times of absence or seasonal need increases, while leading with a client first mindset
Required Qualifications:
- Currently holds FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 7, and Series 66 (63 and 65 accepted in lieu of 66) ** If these licenses are not currently held, they must be obtained within a specified timeframe if being hired into a registered job code.**
- Possesses advanced industry knowledge and an understanding of investment products
- Is an enthusiastic, highly motivated self-starter with a strong work ethic and an intense focus on results
- Demonstrates a client-centric mindset, always acting in the best interest of the client
- Has the ability to learn and adapt to new information and technology platforms
Desired Qualifications:
- Has experience working with clients, quickly fulfilling their needs, delivering complex solutions, and providing an excellent client experience
- Is comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with changing and evolving responsibilities
- Is detail oriented
- Demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning and professional growth
- Exhibits sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive information
- Strong computer application skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Salesforce
- Demonstrates professional verbal and written communication skills
Skills:
- Account Management
- Client Management
- Customer and Client Focus
- Issue Management
- Oral Communications
- Business Development
- Client Solutions Advisory
- Pipeline Management
- Prioritization
- Administrative Services
- Emotional Intelligence
- Referral Identification
- Written Communications
Minimum Education Requirement: High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent
- Internal employees who are currently working from home are still eligible to apply. However, if selected for the role, you may be required to work onsite in accordance with the workplace excellence policy
**The following laws or regulations restrict or prohibit the hiring of individuals with certain specified criminal history for the position: FDIC; FINRA
Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)
Hours Per Week:
37.5
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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