What company to choose?

I have a couple of interviews scheduled at Prudential and Northwestern Mutual as a financial Advisor.I am a graduate student and will be looking for internship in both these organizations.Can anyone suggest which is the best place to start work with,specially if you have no experience??

I would go with the one that has a training program where you will be paid starting out....some firms/companies will not pay you until you have your investment license and sometimes you have a checklist of things to do besides passing the six

Ina in Decatur, Illinois said: I have a couple of interviews scheduled at Prudential and Northwestern Mutual as a financial Advisor.I am a graduate student and will be looking for internship in both these organizations.Can anyone suggest which is the best place to start work with,specially if you have no experience??

Ina,

There are only a handful of firms who will pay a salary while you are obtaining your license. One of the firms that will pay while you train is Edward Jones. The only thing is you will be required to do a lot of door knocking. So I would visit some of the other forums and sites and do your research before you pick a firm-

-registered rep mag online and go to the forum section to obtain some good information.

-Go to your local FPA meeting to network with FP

-Look in investment Rep Magazine and Barrons and find the top 1000 roundtable and ask to be an assistant to one of the BEST FA's in the business or ask them for referrals to a Broker who needs an assistant.

I wish you the best of luck.

A

which financial planning firm will pay the highest commission on investments and Insurance and Annuities to the experienced advisor. Can any body tell?

weddell and Reed I think!

Goga, if you are looking for the highest payout than you should either just start your own RIA or go independent through LPL or Raymond James. I believe in your other post you mentioned you have been a FA for 10 years so I'm surprised you do not know this.

Wealth Manager in Pleasanton, California said: Goga, if you are looking for the highest payout than you should either just start your own RIA or go independent through LPL or Raymond James. I believe in your other post you mentioned you have been a FA for 10 years so I'm surprised you do not know this.

Thanks very much wealth Manager ! 10 years experience is in Canada not in USA. We are moving to New York area in next few months. I am not familier with your firms. Thanks.

I'm currently with an insurance-based outfit as an FA (even though I feel like nothing more than an insurance salesman). I have my 7,66 & LHV licenses and have considered moving on. I have a good sales background, but I feel liked I settled for the first opportunity that came my way. I've applied to SmithBarney and Merrill, but no luck!

Any suggestions?