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Anyone use SoFi banking? What do you think of their member benefits offerings (e.g, free CFP check ins, events, career coaching, etc)?

Anyone use SoFi banking? What do you think of their member benefits offerings (e.g, free CFP check ins, events, career coaching, etc)?

Current student majoring in finance. By the I graduate college I’ll have 5 years of full time experience with an RIA as an associate adv. Currently have S65, S7, S63 and life and health license. Also enrolled in CFP coursework and hope to have designation when I graduate . Highly confident in excel. I’ll be 22-23 then.

If after graduating I wanted to make a shift to IB/ PE, any advice on how to go about that? I’ll have significant financial services experience, but not IB / PE experience.

What’s your take on including an alphabet soup in your signature? Which of your designations do you intentionally exclude and why? ex PhD, JD, MBA, CPA, CFA, CAIA, PMP, PMI, CIMA, CFP, etc etc

Looking to leave my current firm. Currently@work in Wealth Management for a global institution. I’m a CFP and completing my MBA in a few months. Job referrals are much appreciated.

Currently a Wealth Advisor for Citi but I honestly hate it here with a passion it’s the worst company I’ve ever worked for in my life and I’ve been in Wealth Management in the banking channel for over a decade. Series 7, Series 63, Life, CFP, ChFC, and soon to have my MBA with a focus in Mergers & Acquisitions. I’m look to enter another area of Finance at this point instead of starting over somewhere else from scratch, but not sure what direction to go. Interested in Investment Banking or M&A.

Looking to join an RIA. Referrals greatly appreciated. CFP with over a decade experience with in Wealth Management.

Thoughts on best study program for CFP?

Hi All, what’s your perspective on the CFP? I’m looking to enter into Private Banking and I think it would help.

Also, for those who recently took the CFP. What material did you use to study?

Looking to get into an RIA. CFP and MBA. Any feedback or referrals would be greatly appreciated. Can’t take the brokerage world anymore. Reg BI/DOL is destroying my universe.

Anyone frame their CFP certificate? Where did you buy your frame? The places I’m finding are asking $200 plus for a picture frame. It’s crazy!?!?

Hi there, I’m wondering if it’s worth it to get the CFA, if so, what career moves would you make and what positions to look for/apply? I have the Series 7, 66, 9/10, health and life insurance, did an accreditation program for private wealth advisor through my current work, studying for the CFP to sit for the exam sometime in 2023 and have the MBA. I currently work in private wealth management. Any other recommendations are welcome.

I’m taking the CFP exam Nov 8th. All tips/tricks welcomed !!

Thank you so much.

Worked in Financial Services and Wealth Management for 12 years. CFP working in the banking channel and completing my MBA within a few months with a focus in Mergers & Acquisitions. Really can’t take the stress and compliance involved with being an Advisor anymore I’m losing hair everyday. Any suggestions where to go?

Worked in Financial Services and Wealth Management for 12 years. CFP working in the banking channel and completing my MBA within a few months with a focus in Mergers & Acquisitions. Really can’t take the stress and compliance involved with being an Advisor anymore I’m losing hair everyday. Any suggestions where to go?

Anyone on here work at Facet Wealth? Sitting for CFP in Nov and came across a planner role that seems appealing on the surface. Would appreciate any thoughts from anyone who works/worked there. Feel free to DM.

I’m pursuing my CFP thru the ChFC course work at the American College of Financial Services. Does anyone have textbooks for; HS 321 Income Taxation or HS 330 Fundamentals of Estate Planning? I have HS 311 & 328 to trade. (7th Ed. Money-Education)

What could I be making in NYC - looking for RIAs.

9 years experience, CFP, CPWA,CRPC, 7, 66, insurance. Experience with UHNW planning and investments. Currently at RIA. Starting to grow a book but mostly service current clients and help capture additional wallet share. Also designed planning practice for old school stock picking firm.

Thanks

I’m a December graduating Finance major in a CFP Educational program and I’m looking for financial advisor/consultant development programs to apply for with major financial firms. I’m currently interviewing with JP Morgan, Charles Schwab, Fidelity, Vanguard and UBS for their versions of a FADP. Any insight into any of these programs or other firms with similar programs that I’ve missed?

What salary expectations should I have for a financial consultant development program right out of college?

I recently graduated with a bachelors in finance, and have recently got hired (5 months ago) as a financial analyst. Realistically I do FP&A for a company. I have realized I am not a huge fan of doing non stop spreadsheet all day. Am thinking I’d enjoy my career more by becoming a financial planner and getting my CFP certification. Maybe in the future opening up my own firm. Any advice on what career move to make next in order to accomplish this? CFP requires 3 years of relative experience.

Transitioning to Indy channel, and would like to see if anyone is looking to exit the business in the next 2-3 years. I am looking to purchase a practice. I am a CFP, AAMS and working on ChFC currently. We run a comprehensive financial planning business.

Just realized I can’t contribute to a Roth since my income is too high (I think). TC ~190k and wife makes around 90k. I’ve only been contributing for a few months now at the advice from a CFP friend (he never asked me what I made). Should I go back to 401k contributions or is there a better option here? I expect my retirement income (via pension) to be higher than my HHI now.

Taking my CFP exam in November and am getting nervous. I still have 5 weeks to continue to study but it is so tough to juggle running the practice, having a family, and finding time to study! Any advice from people who have been here?

Currently I’m at JP Morgan as a RB , getting my SIE, 6 and 63 but I just found out I’m unable to get the Series 7 unless the role requires it. I like that Fidelity has some positions are WFH. My question is should I stay with JP Morgan for a year ( don’t have to pay back my licenses) or just apply Financial Service Rep as Fidelity sponsors Series 7, 63 and CFP. I’ll be taking a pay cut Currently 73k salary including incentive at JP and Financial Rep at Fidelity 50-60k salary.

Currently I’m at JP Morgan as a RB , getting my SIE, 6 and 63 but I just found out I’m unable to get the Series 7 unless the role requires it. I like that Fidelity has some positions are WFH. My question is should I stay with JP Morgan for a year ( don’t have to pay back my licenses) or just apply Financial Service Rep as Fidelity sponsors Series 7, 63 and CFP. I’ll be taking a pay cut Currently 73k salary including incentive at JP and Financial Rep at Fidelity 50-60k salary.

I am currently a financial analyst. I am considering getting my CFP certification and move more along that route in my career. Does FP&A work like budgets and forecasting count as work experience for the CFP requirements?

I've been at MS for 3 years and have 6 years of industry experience, originally started at EJ. Despite being a CFP, ChFC and working on my CLU I'm finding my business partner doesn't value my perspective or ways we can better serve our clients. He seems very protective and won't offer specificity on our partnership agreement and long-term vision. This seems like a common issue amongst wirehouse FAs. Curious if this is part of a larger trend others have experienced.

Thinking about making the jump to advising and wanted to hear thoughts on the best way to find a way to join a FA as a junior advisor with the plan to be the successor and buy the book. Have 5 years of experience in the business and a CFA. Willing to get a CFP as well. In St. Louis, Missouri area.

Is a CFP worth the expense for career progression if I’m not an advisor?

Hey everyone,

I'm currently looking for entry level opportunities in advisory. I'm fully licensed (SIE/7/63/65) and ready to start my CFP as soon as it's affordable or sponsored. I'm struggling to find opportunities that don't have a large emphasis on insurance sales. Anyone have any recommendations or opportunities?

Short summary, I'm a career changer with ten years experience in IT, went back to school at earned a degree in financial planning and I'm about to take the CFP exam. What's the most lucrative career path I can take with this education?

Looking to add planners to my team! Seattle/LA/ Irvine/Boston/Phoenix areas! Must have CFP! Message me if you’re interested or know anyone!

Has anyone taken the CPWA designation? Is it worth it? Have you seen any value? I am currently CFP, and working on ChFC

Hey any new finance professionals on here? I’m a senior and interested in wealth management/potentially become a CFP. I want to be an advisor but I’m realizing how competitive it is and don’t really want to work on commission at a broker/dealer. What places would you apply? (Chicagoland)

I’m 25, been working in boutique financial planning/wealth management shops since college graduation (ba Econ & finance). I hold my CFP and CIMA- no graduate degrees. Is it realistic to be able to make a move to PE or IB space?

Can anyone provide any insight on getting into IB, PE, or a hedge fund? I worked in wealth management for a decade and I think I’m done with this end of the business. I’m finishing up my MBA with a concentration in Mergers & Acquisitions. Series 7, series 65 and CFP as well.

Can anyone provide any insight on getting into IB, PE or Hedge Fund? I worked in wealth management for a decade and I’m finishing up my MBA with a concentration in Mergers & Acquisitions. Series 7, series 65 and CFP as well.

Can anyone provide any insight on getting into IB or PE? I worked in wealth management for a decade and I’m finishing up my MBA with a concentration in Mergers & Acquisitions. Series 7, series 65 and CFP as well.