100% referral for a long time but now considering moving into marketing. We have support staff to take on responsibilities but want to put best foot forward. Ideas, lessons learned? Please share.

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How do you guys thank a client for giving you a referral? Other than a simple "thank you", do you send a small gift, taken the client to dinner or something else?

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What do you think an advisor's role is in a relationship with a client?

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We are an RIA located in Hauppauge, NY. Interested in speaking with advisors looking to go independent and not set up all the infrastructure, simply plug & play or advisors looking to exit.

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Had a referral bring her Morgan Stanley papers. She's 60 w/ a 250K account. Using Morningstar, 81% invested in equities. Has TRAX and a listing of 90 stocks. Why such an aggressive portfolio?

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What does everyone do to thank another professional for a referral? I just got a massive referral from a divorce attorney that I just recently met. I want him to think of me in the future.

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Just got this referral, 54 yr old man. We get to talking and says if I can find a way to put LTC on his parents (88 & 87), then he'll work with me. Is this even possible?

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Does your practice hire interns? Why or why not? If not, what are your roadblocks/reasoning behind your decision to not explore hiring interns? Trying to gauge whether or not to do it.

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What's it mean when options traders say they "roll up" an existing position? Explain the mechanics of it also if you reply....

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Anyone find any "cold calling"-esc ways of bringing in clients? Or best non-referral based client acquisition methods?

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Colleagues, I'm an experienced Relationship Banker looking to start a career as a FA. PLEASE, reply if you are part or you know any local RIAs hiring entry-level individuals in NY. Thanks!!!

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Colleagues, I'm dying to leave my banking position and moving to wealth management. Is there any recommendations? I already tried getting an FA entry level at my current firm nothing happened. Help??

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Today I met with a referral and one of their accounts has a margin loan on it. Does the client have to pay off the loan before he transfers the account? Dont deal with margin loans ever so am a lost.

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What was your process for hiring an Admin or Junior Advisor? How do you find a qualified person and decide between the person selling or clerical tasks?

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I'm interested in hiring a young professional or associate rep with experience that may be looking for a salary position now with future growth opportunities. Located in northwest Ohio.

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I'm currently of the humble opinion that your average CPA is essentially brain dead on the topics of strategic partnerships and reciprocal referral relationships.

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What is the best way to find an advisor role at an RIA or family office?

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Have any of you CFPs out there ever gotten a referral/client out of someone who looked you up on the CFP's website?

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How do you thank a client for a referral? Note? Little Gift?Thank you, sir, may I have another? This is the first referral I've closed, so want to make it meaningful! Thanks!

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What's the role of robo advisors in the future? Can they replicate the hand holding required for long term investing?

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Any ideas on where to look for a salary position still using 7&66?

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MS folks, how difficult/easy is it to move from being an FA into a corporate WM role at MS?

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I'm considering hiring someone who may be required to have a series 65. How long should it take someone who is (a) smart & (b) no industry knowledge to study and pass?

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Facing a career decision: do I take the pay raise, or the position that I'm more interested in?

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PM if you need a Fidelity Referral!

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I was hired into a contract position but still want to work as an advisor for a few clients. Does anyone do this and give me an idea on what to expect?
What companies do you youse for products/investments and what CRM tools do you use etc

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Curious about career opportunities with Fidelity. I am a banker/relationship manager at an investor center branch for a BB. My main responsibilities are handling banking/lending for a book of business, discovery convos with prospects, creating financial plans and referring business to financial advisors. I have a series 6/63, life accident health insurance license. My goal is to get to a position as an FA. What fidelity roles would be most logical to apply for? Right now I make about 75-80k.

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I'm a 32 year old career changer (infrastructure PM) in pursuit of successfully passing the CFP exam. I'm having a hard time finding an entry-level fiduciary-path position within one of the big box firms. Does anyone know who and when these companies will be hiring? Thanks!

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Financial solutions advisor position in tampa salary?

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I am currently looking for a remote position as I want to move out of retail banking. I don't have a set timeline. I don't mind cold calling & I have excellent customer service skills. I also have experience managing a team fiduciary accounts and small business banking.

I currently have my SIE, 6, 63, Life & Health.

All role recommendations would help!

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Thoughts on the Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Associate Role? Is this a path to FA through MS? Has anyone heard anything about this position? Pros and Cons?

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When hiring an associate or junior advisor, does anyone have any input as to how to structure pay to be competitive but not so much of a salary that they’re not hungry?

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How many years does the typical paraplanning role last before transitioning to a servicing advisor? Current firm initially stated 2 years during interview process, since joining have heard them say anywhere from 3-5 years. Had about 2 YOE before joining.

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Anyone here work in a RIA with office in Miami or La Angeles areas that are hiring?

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Am I dumb for wanting to move into wealth advisory (being miserable in my current position) just a a recession is around the corner? In other words, I feel like these positions are more sensitive to recessions and I will be the first in line as I bring the least amount of value given my lack of experience.

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Anyone know how much does Financial Advisor Associate make at Morgan Stanley? I’m seeing 71k base + 51k additional pay. I was offered a FAA position but right now but I just started as a Relationship banker at Chase 2 months ago. I’m in the process of getting my licenses at chase( series 6,63 and life and health). I just passed my SIE. Any advice would be much appreciated!

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How many people have actually pivoted from RB role to wealth management private banker ? I just started my role as a RB and feels like I’m already regretting it lol. I worked at Morgan Stanley as CSA for 2 yrs and I def like client servicing more than retail banking lol at the moment I’m getting my license SIE, series 6 and series 63.

Anyone else still waiting to hear back from Citibank Wealth Management about a position you interviewed for a month and half ago?

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