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Merrill Wealth Management Client Associate – Advisor Development Program: West Central Michigan Market

Traverse City, USFull-time2026-10-26 → 2026-11-10

Core

Entry-level support role for Financial Advisors, providing client service, business growth support, and preparing candidates to become full Financial Advisors.

Role type

Entry-level Wealth Management Client Associate (Advisor Development Program)

Builds

Client relationships and business growth for Financial Advisors

Domain

Wealth Management / Financial Services

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Client relationship building, Business development, Investment solutions advisory, Compliance adherence, Time management, Prospecting and networking, Needs assessment, Solution recommendation, Administrative support, Collaboration

Preferred skills

Bachelor's degree, 1+ year work experience, Adaptability to new technology, Multitasking

Technologies

Microsoft Suite

Responsibilities

Provide client service support to Financial Advisors, Obtain Securities Industry licenses (SIE, Series 7, Series 66), Identify and source prospective clients, Recommend investment products and services, Manage client relationships and follow-ups, Ensure alignment with bank policies and procedures, Support business growth functions for multiple Financial Advisors