Financial Advisors

How is the Morgan Stanley FAA program? I know that success is based on revenue generated over the 3 years, but does anyone know what the NAA requirements are (if any)?

What are you grateful for at the moment? New clients? New hobby? New job? Right now I have really great work/life balance and I plan to keep my hours this way even when BAU speeds up. Share your rec… more

Who is doing a Christmas/holiday party or other client appreciation event this year? My partner and I are struggling with what to do given Covid.

Considering becoming a CFP and CFA but I’d like to know what the job market looks like. For those of you who are practicing, how long were you searching for a job and are you satisfied with your exper… more

Anybody know how bank branch financial advisors are being paid at Wells Fargo?

I have almost 3 years working for a RIA (first and only job). I really like the company, colleagues, culture etc. I started as an analyst and now my role is portfolio management. I have also brought s… more

Is Edward Jones now allowing multiple reps to be in the same office?

Let me start by saying I am not a Bitcoin fan but understand the huge potential. My broker dealer won’t allow us to own any crypto currency personally or recommend to clients. Anyone else in the same … more

Intern???? Have them help with scheduling current client meetings or have them prospect?

What's your payout grid for 1099 people? Mine is: $10mm = 60% $20mm = 70% $30mm = 71% 1% add each $10 mm after that. Am I in the ballpark?

Any body have any experience with Lincoln financial network. How does there investment platform look for advisory business.

Opinions and ideas, please. 3-5 year timeframe $10,000 cash added 1/4ly, Client wants to preserve principal but also wants growth of principle greater than savings account and CDs. Client is on the … more

Starting a full-time assistant. How much vacation time? 1 week for first 2 years, then 2 weeks for years 3-6 and then 3 weeks...

Any senior FA in need of a Jr?

I'm looking for an opportunity to become a FA. Specifically, I'd like to get a paid opportunity while I train for the role and get remaining licenses. Can someone help me to get a chance? Is s… more

Insurance BD to Cetera Advisors Network. Likely making the switch. Captive book so not much IA money moving and I'll be grinding it out again. Anything you'd like to share that you wish you… more

What Risk Tolerance/ portfolio proposal software are you currently using and why?

How should a new young advisor prospect if they don’t have a network.

Does anyone put money in VAs for a business client? What are the PROS/CONS/DIFFERENCES? Scenario: 5 doctors want principle protection first and growth of principle second. Each doctor is 20% vested. … more

Do seminars work? Best way to invite cold prospects?

How did you guys and gals do last year revenue-wise? Up, Down or flat?

Buffered ETFs... thoughts?

INSTAGRAM? Is anyone using it for business through Hearsay? Trying to get our BD to allow. Any info would help!

So what do we think about the new Merrill Lynch ADP trainee program?

Is now the time to buy crypto? Or will it just keep falling?

Any idea what the average compensation is for a Non-sales associate with 15 years experience and a CFP (large city)...

I do taxes for some clients & I goofed on entering state income after my clients moved last yr. Originally thought they were getting back $3,500 & they are getting $10 🤦🏽‍♂️ wanna do someth… more

Is it common to have no base salary, comp of 50-75% of target premium? Seems like a lot of uncertainty… especially early on with no book to show or much of an experience, scared won’t be able to make … more

What’s your take on finding something new to invest in?

Looking for a performance verification / GIPS compliance firm. Any leads are most appreciated!

How do you find clients mainly? Is there any database?

Messaging leads/prospects when you’re moving jobs - do or don’t? If so what’s a tidy way to do it and what do you say?

Does anyone know what assumptions vanguard uses in their planning software? I have always used forward looking capital market assumptions but have heard they use previous returns and project them forw… more

Is anyone here a Registered Social Security Analyst (RSSA)? I’ve seen a few things about the designation recently, but it seems like it’s just another group of letters

Does anyone know the commission structure as a vp of sales or regional vp of sales at fisher investments?

Best direct mail marketing company?

Which firm's platform do you guys recommend for a self-directed Roth Ira?