Financial Advisors

Your thoughts on Primerica? I’ve always compared it to a MLM.

Schwab is done eating TD and dust is settling... how in the world did they not take Veo One and rebrand it as Schwab Advisor Center?

Honestly, I have yet to find one thing that SAC does as well, as easy, or as in… more

Is starting your career in a call center just “paying your dues” or should I transition to other opportunities asap? I have the fa license now but have spent two years in a call center and the level o… more

I'm a private client advisor at JP Morgan. Curious to see other PCAs and your numbers on getting clients to commit money first meeting. I'm having a hard time. Some I feel like should be lay u… more

I set out to be a financial advisor when I got into financial services and I don't think staying at Schwab is going to take me where I want to go. I'm looking toward joining an RIA. Anyone got… more

as a Financial Advisor, what other jobs can I transition to if I don't enjoy the job anymore?

5 years of experience in the Financial Industry with APMA and CRPC. I will be working for my CFP and CI… more

How much working pressure is in banks for financial advisor post?

Looking at getting my CFP. Do your like Kaplan or American College? Or what’s the best advice to prepare?

A lot of graduates are ignorant of important things to consider once getting into the financial advisory business. Very few even know you need to get approved by the FCA.

Im currently shopping for life insurance after leaving my previous job and at that time I didn’t know there’s a lot of options so I wanted to take time this time choosing the right one. What insurance company do … more

What’s it like to work with Thrivent?

I'm hoping to pivot to financial advisory in a few years but I'm also considering going for an MBA. I've only been out of school for a few years. Do you think that would have a significant… more

How much does a Platinum Relationship Manager at E*Trade make? And any insights on the job?

Anyone with feedback on the Wealth Manager role at CREATIVE PLANNING?? I know they are a fast growing RIA with very interesting service capabilities. Wondering how challenging is to build a book there… more

Hello all, anyone familiar with the Financial Planner role in the Centralized Planning Group at Charles Schwab? Looking to get more insight on what the day to day looks like and compensation structure… more

What’s your opinion on house hacking?

I had an interview over 2 weeks ago and the recruiter told me that she will send me some information and respond to some of my questions in an email after 2-3 days, it’s has been almost 3 weeks and I … more

Im thinking about pivot from compliance to advisor. I work at a BB. I suck at compliance but somehow advanced to a senior role in the past 5 years. TC is $170K. I’m interested in FA because I’ve always been very entrepreneurial. I want to enjoy my work. My Bank offered to hire me into a p… more

I’m in NY currently working at a Fiduciary Firm as a financial advisor, my company pays a draw but I can’t register to take my series 7 till after this month(I been here 3 months). I’m starting to thi… more

Anyone here worked in a bank program and had compliance call their clients to verify your recommendations are valid? My firm has their compliance doing it a lot and it’s really pissing me off.

Anyone use lead gen services here? I’m in a smaller RIA and looking at a couple that are pay per lead as will as rev share

I’m currently working in a bank but in corporate finance/accounting and would really like to transition into financial advisory. Were any of you in a similar situation? What is the easiest way to get … more

Needing some inspiration - what business/self-hell books do you recommend?

What are job opportunities like in Denver for wealth management (such as private banking)? Thinking of moving from a JPM in NYC to another firm in Denver.

good day to you all. I have worked with American International Insurance Company plc for 5 years as a financial adviser but looking forward in getting another job from a better organization.

Anyone here works or worked at Mercer Advisors?

Like to know the pay for base and bonus for an advisor over there. Thanks!

Hello, anyone in the Greater Houston TX area or willing to move looking for a Hybrid phone based educational Financial advisor role making around 75K-85K? Great benefits, Low stress, No sales, just ed… more

Can anyone share their work experience as financial advisors at PNC ?

RIA owner buying out a retiring RIA owner here. He asked what I thought a good multiple was for a value. I said I though 2.5x gross revenue in general was a good starting point as a valued. Thoughts… more

Always looking for new clients, as they say: new assets/money = new business/GDC.

Has anyone here used "Scaled Advisor" for leads? I imagine that they charge an arm and a leg.

Happy Monday… more

Is it really possible or probable to build a book from scratch these days at a wirehouse with 250k+ minimums? Curious to see what everyone’s thoughts are. Given the competition, no cold calling etc it… more

Are you a financial advisor in a bank? Can you share any insight into the experience vs working in a broker dealer office setting? What can you share about the onboarding/training programs? What tips … more

Hi there,

I've recently submitted an application for the Fixed Income Index Analyst position at LSEG. This is a field I'm not yet familiar with, but they're seeking intermediate SQL and Excel skills.

Is… more

Anyone have any experience working at Thrivent at their virtual advice team? Curious if it is a call center environment, flexibility during work day, and how hard they push loads and insurance.

I want to come, but I don't have a job. I just want to come on vacation

I’m a Financial Advisor with 13 years experience within the bank channel and just started at a new bank 6 months ago. I’m a CFP and just got my MBA. My sales manager just resigned to go to another ban… more