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Wealth Management Associate roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under the financial services SOC codes, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or a related field. Many large broker-dealers and RIA firms have active LCA filing histories, making this one of the more accessible paths to H-1B sponsorship in financial services.
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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.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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
BASIC 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
PREFERRED 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
INTRODUCTION
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.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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
BASIC 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
PREFERRED 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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Wealth Management Associate
Verify your degree field matches
USCIS scrutinizes whether your specific degree ties directly to wealth management work. A finance, economics, or accounting degree clears the bar cleanly. A general business degree may require additional documentation showing coursework alignment with the role.
Search LCA filings by occupation code
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by DOL Labor Condition Application filings under financial advisor and personal financial specialist SOC codes. This shows you which firms have actually sponsored roles like yours, not just any H-1B position.
Target firms with Series 65 sponsorship history
Large RIA firms and broker-dealers that regularly sponsor H-1B holders often co-sponsor your FINRA licensing exams too. Ask the recruiter directly whether the firm covers Series 65 or Series 7 exam fees for sponsored employees during the offer stage.
Confirm the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Run the OFLC Wage Search for your metro area and the Personal Financial Advisors occupation code before your offer conversation. Your H-1B petition requires the employer to certify the offered wage meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for that location.
Disclose your H-1B status at the right moment
Raise your visa situation after a recruiter has confirmed strong interest, not in your application. Wealth management hiring managers often have flexibility on sponsorship if you're through an initial screen, but disclosing too early screens you out before they've evaluated your fit.
Plan your filing timeline around FINRA licensing
Your employer must file your I-129 petition before your current status expires. If you're on OPT, cap-gap protection applies through September 30, but you'll need your Series 65 or 7 in progress by then to credibly start client-facing work on October 1.
H-1B Visa Wealth Management Associate: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Wealth Management Associate role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS classifies personal financial advisors and wealth management roles under specialty occupation when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting, or a directly related field. The employer must document in the Labor Condition Application that the role meets this standard. General client service or administrative wealth management roles without a degree requirement may not qualify.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Wealth Management Associates?
Large broker-dealers, registered investment advisors, private banks, and the wealth management divisions of major commercial banks file the most H-1B Labor Condition Applications for this role type. Independent financial planning firms sponsor less frequently. You can identify active sponsors by reviewing DOL LCA disclosure data, which Migrate Mate surfaces by employer and occupation code so you can focus your applications.
Can I work as a Wealth Management Associate on OPT while waiting for H-1B approval?
Yes, provided your degree field is directly related to the role. If you're on STEM OPT, you have up to 36 months of post-graduation work authorization, giving you time across one or more H-1B lottery cycles. During cap-gap, your employment authorization extends automatically if your employer filed an H-1B petition before your OPT expired and you remain in the same role.
Do FINRA licensing requirements affect H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Not directly, but timing matters. USCIS approves H-1B petitions based on the specialty occupation standard and your degree, not your licensing status. Your employer sponsors your petition while your Series 65 or Series 7 is in progress. Some firms will only extend a full offer contingent on passing exams within a set window, so clarify the licensing timeline and whether the firm covers exam fees during negotiations.
How does prevailing wage affect an H-1B petition for a Wealth Management Associate?
Your employer must certify in the Labor Condition Application that your offered wage meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for your specific occupation code and work location. The OFLC Wage Search tool publishes wage levels by metro area. Level I applies to entry-level associates; Level II applies to positions requiring independent judgment. USCIS reviews the LCA as part of the I-129 petition, and wage undercutting is a common audit trigger.