Financial Advisors

I’m starting my new job the 16th! Very excited.

One of the qualifications for this role is your Series 65 license. As I was hired as a Business Coordinator, it wasn’t a deal breaker that I don’t currently have it… more

Anyone work with US Bank in the wealth management division? Looking for salary.

Hiring in Crown Point, Indiana and new to Glassdoor. Any tips? Anyone interested in a new opportunity at a growing office?

How do you handle angry clients? With the market up and down, I have a client who invested too much in something I didn't recommend, but he's blaming me for it anyway. I'm not afraid of hi… more

Do you think the title financial advisor is thrown around too loosely? I see everyone from planners to debt eraser influencers using it, and I feel like it makes the industry look more shady than it i… more

Whats the difference between a “Financial Advisor” position at JPM vs a Private Client Advisor position at JPM?

currently an advisor in Michigan, beginning my 3rd year, will probably make about 100k this year in aum/commission. My goal is to build a big AUM book up to around $750 million to $ 1 billion by the time I retire… more

Has anyone had any experience using Advisor Scale to produce new business appointments?

In a complete cold spell right now and can't seem to get out of it. I can't close a thing. When I started I was red hot and everything just fell into my lap and everything was easy. Am I the o… more

Does anyone know about jumping from Wealth Management roles into a different line of business in Finance such as Asset Management or Corporate Banking? Wealth Management is not my cup of rea. Currentl… more

Any advice for picking a financial advisor. A little bit of background:
Married couple with one child
Pretty strong duel household income, rising over time
Retirement accounts are very strong
Outside of t… more

Would you as an advisor (or a personal finance professional) ever work with a finance advisor yourself? Or do you trust your own expertise? My client asked me today "who do you go to when you nee… more

Looking to further my career as a mortgage broker in the UK. Is financial planning/financial advising a similar role or different entirely.

Any replies would help

What’s it like working in PWM at GS, specifically in a producing role? Is there a comparison to JPM Wealth management? Which is has the more “likely” path to 300k/yr

Managing Director, 401k Relationship Manager at Fidelity

Does anyone have any insight on this role? It popped up on my linkedin suggestions,and it seems like an interesting enough role. I'm looking… more

Happy Monday to all,


Is owning a piece of land considered having an asset ?
Moreso, am I able to use the land I own to get a loan to use for my business ?

Thank you

Im a new immigrant to the US. I have a 401k (contributing about 16% of salary + employer match). For personal reasons saving for a downpayment in an apartment became something more important (living i… more

I have a background in Finance - Portfolio Management and Sales & Trading. Looking to enter Financial Advisory space. What would be a good firm? Ameriprise said they hire people with existing book… more

What's the hardest part of this job for you? For me, it's probably talking down stressed clients when the market gets volatile. I don't love fielding ten calls in an hour about "am I … more

I'm looking at Ameriprise or Edward Jones to transfer my practice. What's your experience with these companies? How is the tech? Who has it together better for the advisor and the client? Ot… more

Has anyone hired someone to your team to source leads and prospect? If so what were the results?

1a) What are some of the non-technical trainings that are useful as an FA (in-house or independent)?

1b) Who are some of the good training providers - big or small - for these topics?

2) What skills will I need to … more

Do you find your clients confiding in you a lot? I'm a bit socially awkward and need help knowing how to comfort clients or provide a listening ear when they're looking to talk something out o… more

I'm considering a move to Ameriprise W2 or Equitable 1099 "supported independence". I'm coming from a W2 brokerage big name firm that I have come to realize doesn't have a fract… more

I am looking to hire a licensed or non licensed assistant that wants to grow into being a full time advisor. Office is in downtown Tampa, Florida.

I am moving across the country and may need to go independent to do so. I'm worried about the elections causing clients to balk. Is there a good or better time to switch companies?

Seeking anonymous advice: An experienced advisor with a background in both wire houses and RIAs, is currently weighing up offers from a wealth management role at a bank, Prudential Advisors, and Edwar… more

Does anyone know if there is a SEC reg similar to FINRA rule 19-10 that covers IAs departing RIAs? My gf is leaving her RIA soon and we’re drafting her resignation letter. The last time an IA left the… more

I feel like the increase in interest around passive income has made every Tom, Dick, and Harry think they can sell digital products, or coloring books, or become a dropshipper. I work with a lot of co… more

Thinking about moving away from wealth management to a financial advisor position at a small RIA, what are you guys getting on new money you bring? I.e. 50% revenue, 50% aum, do you mostly sell insur… more

Looking at changing firms. Been a bank broker for over 10 years. What are the most important questions you’ve asked or missed asking when talking to other firms? Any other advice is also welcome.

What do you think about a vice presidential candidate who doesn't invest, or own a home? Compared to a candidate who invests in everything from securities to private businesses? I think I prefer t… more

Have a interview for a Financial Consultant position with Fidelity. For those of you who are familiar with the position or have gone through this interview, any tips or tricks I should be aware of out… more