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Private Wealth Client Associate

Bank of America · Columbus, OH · posted 81 days ago

In short: Private Wealth Client Associate at Bank of America in Columbus, OH, posted 81 days ago.

By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 08/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.

Bank of Americaemployer
Columbus, OHlocation
Banking and wealth advisorysub-niche
81 days agoposted
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The job

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EmployerBank of America
LocationColumbus, Ohio
FieldFinance and Insurance › Banking and wealth advisory
LevelMid Level
Source categoryHuman Resources and Recruitment
Posted2026-08-19 (81 days ago)
Work arrangementOn-site at the location listed
PayNot published in the source listing

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 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.

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Required Qualifications:


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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

Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week:
37.5

Pay Transparency details

US - OH - Columbus - 8890 Lyra Dr - Polaris (OH4675)

Pay and benefits information

Pay range

$25.00 - $44.00 hourly pay, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set.

Discretionary incentive eligible

This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and contributions of their line of business and/or group; and the overall success of the Company.

Benefits

This role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry-leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve.

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About the role

This is a Mid Level role in the Finance and Insurance field (Banking and wealth advisory) at Bank of America. Mid-level roles usually expect some years of relevant experience and the ability to work with limited supervision.

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Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set; set your own state tax rate. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.

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The city

The job is in Columbus, OH. Below is what the official statistics say about living and working there.

How Columbus compares. Among the 100 largest places in Ohio, Columbus is #1 by population, #92 for homeownership (#1 = highest), #12 for long commutes (#1 = fewest), #81 for rent (#1 = cheapest). Its county, Franklin County, is #4 of 88 counties for average pay ($73,180).

The place in numbers

Columbus has 914,802 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 7.7% of the population of Ohio. It covers 222 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 4,129 people per square mile. The median age is 33.2, 16% younger than the state median (33.2 against 39.7).

Housing

The median gross rent is $1,295 a month (rent plus utilities), 25% above the state median ($1,295 against $1,034). Over a year that is 23.5% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $252,900, which is 3.8 times the median household income ($66,082); a ratio under 4 usually means ownership is within reach for many households. 44.1% of households own their home, 34% below the state average (44.1% against 67.2%). A low ownership share points to a rental-heavy market with more apartments and shorter stays.

Work and pay

The Columbus, OH metropolitan area has 1,105,580 jobs in the BLS wage survey, and the median pay across all occupations is $51,340 a year, about the same as the national median ($51,340 against $50,980). The biggest occupation groups are office and administrative support (121,850 jobs, median $47,890); transportation and material moving (118,690 jobs, median $43,980); food preparation and serving related (95,180 jobs, median $33,540). The area is most specialised in transportation and material moving (1.2 times) and healthcare practitioners and technical (1.2 times), where the share of workers is above the national share. The best-paying groups with at least 5,000 jobs are management ($111,840) and computer and mathematical ($104,470). In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Franklin County was 3.4%. 70.0% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Franklin County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.

Getting around

Among workers, 67.7% drive alone, 1.9% use public transit, 2.5% walk, 18.3% work from home. 6.1% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 43% below the state average (6.1% against 10.8%). Remote work is more common than in the state as a whole, which widens the set of employers a resident can work for without moving.

People and education

38.2% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 21% above the state share (38.2% against 31.5%). 15.0% of residents were born outside the United States, 187% above the state share (15.0% against 5.2%). The poverty rate is 18.1%, 36% above the state rate (18.1% against 13.3%).

Climate

The warmest month is Jul, averaging 74°F (23.4°C), and the coolest is Jan at 27°F (-2.6°C). About 985 mm (39 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; May is the wettest month (105 mm) and Feb the driest (62 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.

Nearby cities to compare

Closest cities in this guide: Whitehall (5 miles, rent 12% lower); Upper Arlington (5 miles, rent 23% higher); Gahanna (7 miles, rent 13% higher); Grove City (9 miles, similar rent). Rent differences are against Columbus; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.

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Where to live

CITY Official statistics Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year (via Census Reporter) · Data: ACS 2020–2024

Places within 50 miles (straight line) of Columbus, OH that have a guide, with what living there costs. No pay estimate is shown because the title did not match one occupation.

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Place ⇅Distance from the job city ⇅Median rent ⇅Median home value ⇅Median household income ⇅Commute 45+ min ⇅Rent as % of occupation pay ⇅Open jobs there ⇅
Columbus, OH0 mi$1,295$252,900$66,0826.1%n/aJobs
Whitehall, OH5 mi$1,145$159,600$51,7594.9%n/a—
Upper Arlington, OH5 mi$1,588$595,600$155,1674.5%n/a—
Gahanna, OH7 mi$1,466$350,900$109,0613.0%n/a—
Grove City, OH9 mi$1,331$310,400$93,1614.3%n/a—
Hilliard, OH10 mi$1,632$385,100$128,1895.1%n/a—
Westerville, OH10 mi$1,364$374,500$109,4044.8%n/a—
Reynoldsburg, OH10 mi$1,259$244,300$72,9727.9%n/a—
Dublin, OH12 mi$1,686$563,500$160,2966.9%n/a—
Pickerington, OH13 mi$1,605$339,600$111,83312.2%n/a—
Delaware, OH21 mi$1,286$318,400$99,78614.3%n/aJobs
Marysville, OH26 mi$1,223$300,800$92,61911.2%n/a—
Lancaster, OH27 mi$1,083$193,900$59,13320.8%n/a—
Newark, OH30 mi$973$192,300$61,67015.1%n/a—
Marion, OH43 mi$856$119,500$47,95114.1%n/a—
Springfield, OH43 mi$851$116,800$47,14311.8%n/a—
Chillicothe, OH44 mi$887$162,500$54,08617.3%n/a—

Career paths

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Distances

CITY Calculation (straight line) Source: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (coordinates) · Data: 2024

How far Columbus, OH is from the 20 largest US cities, in straight-line miles (not driving distance). Click a column to sort.

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From ⇅Straight-line distance (miles) ⇅Population of that city ⇅
Columbus, OH0 mi914,802
Indianapolis, IN168 mi885,860
Chicago, IL277 mi2,711,226
Charlotte, NC350 mi903,844
Philadelphia, PA415 mi1,579,706
New York, NY479 mi8,483,844
Jacksonville, FL671 mi977,670
Oklahoma City, OK852 mi697,125
Dallas, TX912 mi1,307,930
Fort Worth, TX939 mi963,194
Houston, TX993 mi2,328,253
Austin, TX1,067 mi979,539
San Antonio, TX1,140 mi1,479,835
Denver, CO1,158 mi718,877
Phoenix, AZ1,662 mi1,642,323
San Diego, CA1,950 mi1,389,526
Los Angeles, CA1,984 mi3,857,263
Seattle, WA2,009 mi754,195
San Jose, CA2,087 mi990,138
San Francisco, CA2,142 mi830,235

Nearby cities with open jobs (within 120 miles)

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City ⇅Straight-line distance ⇅Open jobs ⇅
Akron, OH108 mi7

The employer

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Company description (from The Muse): Bank of America provides people, companies, and institutional investors with industry-leading financial products and services.

size: Large Size; industries: Financial Services; locations on The Muse: Charlotte, NC.

It is among the 200 largest US-headquartered employers in our list, with about 213,000 employees worldwide (2025). Company page with headquarters, state economy and official links →

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A mid level role in finance and insurance (banking and wealth advisory) listed 81 days ago. The full description is on this page and on The Muse.

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Median rent in Columbus is $1,295 a month and median household income $66,082 (ACS 2020–2024).

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