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Wealth Management Client Associate jobs at H-1B visa sponsoring firms typically qualify as specialty occupations when the role centers on financial analysis, portfolio reporting, and client advisory work requiring a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or a related field. Employers file an LCA with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS, granting status for up to three years.
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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 Client Associate
Frame your degree for specialty occupation
Your H-1B petition requires USCIS to accept Wealth Management Client Associate as a specialty occupation. Pull your official transcripts and map your finance, economics, or accounting coursework directly to the analytical duties in the job description before your employer files.
Verify prevailing wages by office location
Your employer must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing level for each worksite. Run your SOC code and each office city through the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer so there are no surprises on the LCA filing.
Target RIA and wire-house firms with filing history
Registered investment advisers and large broker-dealers file H-1B petitions far more routinely than regional or boutique shops. Use Migrate Mate to search Wealth Management Client Associate roles filtered by employers with verified H-1B LCA sponsorship history.
Clarify multi-office duties before the LCA is filed
If your role requires visiting client sites or rotating across branches, each worksite needs its own certified LCA. Raise this with your employer's HR or immigration counsel during the offer stage, not after USCIS receives the I-129 petition.
Use O*NET to anchor your specialty occupation argument
The O*NET profile for Personal Financial Advisors and similar titles lists the degree requirements and analytical tasks USCIS weighs. Reference this profile when discussing job description language with your sponsoring employer so the duties align with specialty occupation criteria.
Account for cap timing in your start-date negotiation
H-1B cap selection rules have changed recently, and new registrants can only begin cap-subject employment on October 1 at the earliest. Negotiate your offer start date and any unpaid gap period with HR before the registration window opens.
H-1B Visa Wealth Management Client Associate: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Wealth Management Client Associate role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, when the position centers on financial planning analysis, portfolio reporting, and client advisory work that a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or a related field is required to perform. If the employer structures the role around degree-level duties and reflects that in the job description, USCIS will typically accept it as a specialty occupation. Clerical or administrative versions of the title that do not require a specific degree would not qualify.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Wealth Management Client Associate roles?
Large broker-dealers, wire-house firms, and registered investment advisers with established immigration programs are the most consistent sponsors. You can browse Wealth Management Client Associate openings at employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history directly on Migrate Mate, which surfaces sponsoring companies by role and location so you can target your search efficiently.
How long does H-1B status last for this role, and can it be extended?
USCIS grants initial H-1B status for up to three years, with one extension available for a total of six years. Beyond six years, extensions are only possible if you have an approved I-140 immigrant petition or a PERM labor certification that has been pending for at least 365 days, allowing you to remain in H-1B status while your green card case progresses.
What happens to my H-1B status if I move to a different branch office?
Each new worksite location requires a separate certified LCA from DOL before you begin working there. Your employer must file an amended I-129 petition with USCIS for a material change like a new geographic worksite. Notify HR as early as possible so the amended petition is filed before your first day at the new location.
Can I switch wealth management firms while on an H-1B?
Yes, H-1B portability under AC21 lets you change employers once USCIS has had your petition pending for at least 180 days, provided you are moving to a same or similar occupational role. Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before you start, and you can begin work as soon as USCIS receives it without waiting for a formal approval notice.