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Wealth Manager

Updated 2 days ago

Best places to start a financial planning career? - 185 Replies

Merrill Lynch will pay you a trainee salary for about 2 to 3 years. Here in Northern California (guess you are in San Jose) you are probably looking...

Mauro G. 3

Updated 6 days ago

Cant Pass the NY Life and Health exam Study problems Focus problems and discipline problems..... Anyone else have these? - 113 Replies

[QUOTE who="Max"]I have a study guide if anyone is interested. Not trying to sel, just offer help because I know it can be stressful.[/QUOTE] Can...

Series 7 Exam Tutor

Updated 1 month ago

Question to all FAs - 5 Replies

[QUOTE who="Great FA in Englishtown, New Jersey"]A company is currently sponsoring me for my series 7 and 63 and all the expenses are out of my...

Series 7 Exam Tutor

Updated 1 month ago

NEW SERIES 7 - 1 Reply

Lots of people have. Do you have any questions about the new format for the series 7 exam? Michael Weiss http://www.series7examtutor.com http:...

new agent 0125 in orlando

Updated 3 months ago

Are any firms salary + commission? - 218 Replies

[QUOTE who="wealth manager in Livermore, California"]Nobody on this thread sounds as if they have any clue what they are talking about. If you are...

jj71787 in Brooklyn, New York

entry level

Hello everyone I just graduated with a degree in business economics. I'm looking everyday for a job but everything is commission only. Are there any...

mlumvune@gmail.com in Durban, South Africa

Updated 3 months ago

Tips for financial advisor interviews. - 13 Replies

Do you have any tips to help prepare for an upcoming financial advisor interview? Are there common interview questions that come up again and again?

Wealth Manager in Livermore, California

Updated 3 months ago

Thinking of taking position on and not sure of what to expect... - 2 Replies

Ok, So I graduated about 2 years ago from a good college but I now work at a large national bank as a personal banker; handling mostly new...

Michael Weiss in Morrisville, Pennsylvania

Updated 3 months ago

is my series 7 license useless now? - 5 Replies

Hello everyone, I hope that somebody can answer my following question as i feel very miserable at this point. I was hired by a little financial...

sdmatt151 in San Diego, California

Where can I apply my experience in Financial Planning that does not involve sales?

I have been in the financial industry for 7 years. I am a CFP® and I manage a book of business with an Independent RIA. I left the major wirehouse...

mchan1 in Boston, Massachusetts

Updated 4 months ago

Moving to a New City and becoming a Financial Advisor - Is it Possible? - 16 Replies

I'm considering a move from the east coast to southern California and beginning a career there as a financial advisor. I'd like to hear some...

Rob in Las Vegas, Nevada

Updated 4 months ago

Career advice - 24 Replies

Hi all, I'm thinking about changing careers. I'm an executive at a large company and have done well for myself. However, I miss the basics - helping...

rowanh in New York, New York

Updated 7 months ago

Getting a financial advisor job. - 120 Replies

How did you get your start doing financial advisor work, and what career moves did you make to get to your current position? Do you need a...

Big Mike in Alliance, Ohio

How to get a job as a trader/botique/bank/firm with no experience and find companies that are hiring

know this has been probably covered before, but I am From Ohio, United States, and I am interested in becoming a trader, AND HOW do i find companies...

Michael Weiss in Morrisville, Pennsylvania

Updated 9 months ago

Series 7 Preperation - 53 Replies

Hey guys, Just putting this out there: How many of you gentlemen had a tough time w/ the series 7? (failed once or more) I passed my LAH in...

FA in Los Angeles, California

Updated 9 months ago

Career Path as a Financial Advisor - 8 Replies

I recently accepted an offer from Edward Jones for its Financial Advisor's position. I understand/expect that there will be lots of hard work put...

NYC i-Banker in New York, New York

Earnings Metrics of being Financial Adviser: AUM, # accounts, % Flat fee, prospecting, marketing

So what are the metrics of being a FA that makes over $100K? I understand that the business is no longer cold-calling and pushing stocks...but,...

ejonesassoc in Scottsdale, Arizona

Updated 10 months ago

Looking young - Is it a problem for entry level financial advisors? - 4 Replies

In May I will graduate from college with a degree in Finance. I'm currently considering whether or not to pursue a career as a financial advisor....

Series 7 Exam Tutor in Morrisville, Pennsylvania

Updated 11 months ago

Series-7-Catch-22 - 2 Replies

I'm fresh out of college with 7 years experience in commission sales, mostly retail. So far, I've been rejected enough to require a drink (one...

Ethan in Pepperell, Massachusetts

Updated 11 months ago

Starting Base Salary (Draw) For Financial Advisor - 65 Replies

I am interviewing with UBS and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and I would appreciate any advice on the salary ranges and commission split % during the...

Bischoff Hervey in Santa Monica, California

Updated 11 months ago

Becoming A Stock Broker After 2 Year Sickness, Divorce and Bankruptcy... Can It Happen? - 4 Replies

If you have ever seen the movie "The Pursuit of Happyness", I can honestly say that is me. I am a single dad who worked my butt off in the home...

JDP in San Diego, California

Employer & Licensing Background Check Bankruptcy, Criminal etc.

I am pursuing a career as a financial planner. My credit report shows a bankruptcy from 7 years ago. Does this make me ineligible for employment...

bobbymomomo in Denver, Colorado

Updated 11 months ago

Is there a good CFP review? - 1 Reply

I considered taking the Zahn review, but their pass rates aren’t much better than the national average on the CFP exam. When I called them, they...

bobbymomomo in Denver, Colorado

Updated 11 months ago

CFP review courses - 19 Replies

I'm taking the CFP exam in July. Can anyone recommend, or 'not' recommend a 'live' review course. I'm willing to travel - but would prefer something...

Donald Ray Hicks in Shelby, North Carolina

Principal Financial Group? Financial Advisor?

i was wondering if anyone has any specifics on this job? is it good? bad? whats the starting salary? do they only push insurance? Any info would be...

hughes&associates in Royal Oak, Michigan

Updated 12 months ago

What are the best cities in the Southeast for developing a career as a financial advisor? - 3 Replies

I am transitioning into a career as a financial advisor. I am in my early 30s, single and geographically flexible. I speak Spanish and Portuguese,...

rossc2 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

Engineer to Financial Advisor at Ameriprise?

I am an engineer and pursuing my MBA (to graduate next year). I have a strong desire to work in the finance industry, specifically as a financial...

DW Lawrence in Satellite Beach, Florida

Updated 14 months ago

Series 7 and 6? - Anyone out there have a lot of licensing knowledge? - 11 Replies

Does anyone know if you can leave your Series 7 with the Firm you are appointed with and get a Series 6 with a Life Insurance company...rather than...

Stacey in Toronto, Ontario

Updated 14 months ago

What should my first step be to career change into financial services? - 1 Reply

I am actively seeking a career change into the Financial Services industry, preferably in the capacity of a financial or investment advisor. A...

Researching in Columbia, South Carolina

Updated 15 months ago

commercial vs credit union - 1 Reply

I've been offered two jobs. Both are as a financial advisor position. One is with one of the nations largest commercial banks. The other with a large...

Researching in Columbia, South Carolina

Credit Unions

Anyone have experience as a financial advisor at a Credit Union? What kind of salary, and total earnings can be expected?

jaszzee in Laguna Beach, California

Updated 15 months ago

I've been a Financial Advisor for 4 years, but with this market the ups and downs of commission is making me crazy! - 10 Replies

Many of my clients are friends, and I don't want to let them down, but the lure of a fixed salary in a different company or industry is very...

hspells in Marietta, Georgia

Ken Zahn review helps you fail the CFP exam!

I failed the CFP exam using the Zahn review. Time and time again they would not let us ask questions during the review. We had to save questions...

Kate L in Arlington Heights, Illinois

Updated 15 months ago

AXA or Prudential - 1 Reply

I have financial advisor/associate job offers, one with AXA, one w/ Prudential. I'm torn on which way to go honestly. I really wanna get my series...

PegJDavid in Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Updated 16 months ago

sales assistant for financial advisor? - 13 Replies

I'm currently a licensed personal banker for a larger bank that has it's own in-branch financial advisers on the bank's brokerage side. I've been...

Wealth Manager in Dublin, California

Updated 16 months ago

Edward Jones Job Offer - Extreeme No Compete Though - 4 Replies

I have received a few different job offers. One is with a small company (1 man) and will give me about a 60-70% payout but I am on my own with no...

Wealth Manager in Pleasanton, California

Updated 17 months ago

Should I take the job? - 2 Replies

I was offered a position with a company that wants to get me into their financial advisor training program. The catch is that I will be an...

Wealth Manager in Pleasanton, California

Updated 17 months ago

Does series 3 + series 6 = series 7?? - 3 Replies

Hi everyone, I have my series 6 and life and health. I'm going to take my business in a more wholistic planning direction and so I was whether or...

Jasonjames88 in Fort Wayne, Indiana

relocating within a firm

I am considering starting my training at several large firms. I know that I will soon be moving to another part of the country. With many of the...

Wealth Consultant in Redmond, Washington

Updated 17 months ago

Financial Advising- Pros and cons - 37 Replies

I have recently been offered a position with Merrill in their 3 year training program. This is a complete career change for me and I am still...

Damian in Cadiz, Kentucky

Best path for me?

Hello, I'm a 33 year old male who has been interested in being a FA since the 7th grade. I've an undergraduate degree in Finance with a CIS...

brettmna in Nashville, Tennessee

Career Opportunities

I have been offered a Financial Advisor Trainee position with an affliate of MetLife. I will be salaried at $35,000 per year plus commissions for the...

Prospective MS FA

Updated 19 months ago

PROSPECTING for FAs--FROM $0 to $1BILLION in AUM - 2 Replies

To all active FAs out there who have built a substantial book of clients ($100m+), I pose a question to you: IF YOU HAD TO START OVER AGAIN WITH ZERO...

Sapient Cap in Florida

Updated 19 months ago

JPMorgan Chase Financial Advisor Associate Information and Advice desperately needed! - 3 Replies

Do you have any advice on being an FA at JPMorgan Chase?. I read some articles that said the FA's with JPC are required to be at the branch every...

wct in Anaheim, California

help me with my research?

Hey, I'm doing some research into the financial planning industry and have a few questions for anyone who wants to chime in. What are some of the...

Robert in San Jose, California

Will a DUI on my record prevent me from starting a career in Financial Planning?

Hello, I was hoping someone who works in the HR/recruiting/hiring side of the financial planning business could answer this question, but if you...

aguilartx in Houston, Texas

Updated 22 months ago

Total monthly costs associated with being an Independent Financial Rep - 1 Reply

Could someone with experience let me know if I am missing any other monthly fees associated with being an independent rep? E&O Insurance Base Fee...

DGC32 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Updated 22 months ago

financial sales in metlife! - 13 Replies

Hi everyone. I am new here. I am some question about the financial sales in metlife. does any one knows about the financial sales in metlife? i...

young fart in Bellevue, Nebraska

Updated 22 months ago

Edward jones script - 18 Replies

Can anyone post their script for going door to door for ed jones? Or post something they say when going door to door?

Haggai in Corpus Christi, Texas

New Graduate wants to move to bigger city to be a Financial Advisor

I am graduating in a few weeks and am not sure the most strategic way to handle my goal. I want to move to a larger city that I frequent a lot to be...

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