26 y/o JD, CPA, CFP --- what are my odds landing a career with the FBI?

I’m 9 years in. Currently taking the educational requirement for CFP through American College. I feel like I can’t focus because I am not really learning anything. Any tips to keep eyes on prize?

Any 🐠 have a CFP? Was it worth the time investment? Trying to decide whether to pursue CPA or CFP for long-term market competitiveness. (Not looking to dedicate several years for CFA.)

I'm CFP & RIA with 12 yrs experience. My wife and I are planning to relocate from the Big City to a suburb, pop: 75,000. My goal is to open an office there and grow my book to the next level. Advice?

Fellow young female FAs— How are you making it in the industry? I am getting burnt out from people not taking me seriously no matter what I do. You’d think being a CFP candidate, dressing professionally, and knowing my stuff would get me there but it doesnt. [more in comments]

I’m 9 years in. Currently taking the educational requirement for CFP through American College. I feel like I can’t focus because I am not really learning anything. Any tips to keep eyes on prize?

I am looking to drop my series 7 and join an RIA. I’ve finally accepted that the BD environment is a terrible fit for me. I would like to join an RIA team because I’m just over 5 years in and I would like to have some mentors to continue learning from, but if I can’t find the right fit then my plan is to launch my own. Where to start looking for an established RIA? I have not completed my CFP yet.

I’m taking the CFP courses through the AC. Someone said I should sign up to become an Enrolled Agent while taking the tax planning course. Any advantage to that? I don’t want to prepare returns.

Anyone took CFP exam? How hard is it compared to CPA? And how many hours prep?thanks

Is the cfp as hard as people says it is?

Does anyone have any resources for free ethics training for CFP requirements?

Have started studying for the CFP. Any advice out there?

Best CFP continuing education providers? Not looking to just get the credits done, but something in depth to relearn things I️ may have forgotten.

I am planning to do CFP. What are the opportunities I'll get after completing CFP?

Open to exploring my options for going indep. 8 year vet at EJ w/$150m AUM ($90m fee-based), & a CFP. Not unhappy @ EJ but not able to be a true planner. How do I compare all the options?

has anyone here who is CPA sat for the CFP exam as a challenge candidate? would it be beneficial / make me more marketable if I have a CPA license and have passed the CFP exam? What are job ops like?

I’m considering leaving Public Accounting to become a Certified Financial Planner. Have any of you other fishies looked into this? What are some things to consider?!

Any advice on how to find a CFP? Or any suggestions in the DC area? Parents are thinking about retiring soon and need more advice/guidance than I feel comfortable giving

I’m looking to hire a producing FA in the Allen, Tx. Must be self motivated and willing to earn CFP. Base salary provided the first year.

Starting from blood work to getting pregnant, if everything goes smooth what is a timeline we are looking at?

Aiming to shift from big 4 to MBB. Tech Consulting. Any suggestions?

Would CBS J-term make sense if you want to transition from MBB to a US start-up or FAANG?

I can’t stand my client. I can’t stand my project. I can’t stand this job. My teammates are starting to get annoying. I need a break but I can’t afford to take a LOA and I have too much work to do to take a vacation. Yay me! Hope everyone else is having a great day :)

Hey mummas, I'm struggling with how I feel about my team at work. None of them, including my manager, have children and they just don't get it. I'm pregnant with my third and my manager has never once asked me how I'm doing, only ever refers to it in terms of me 'leaving' for maternity leave so he'll be a resource down. Never once asked how I'm coping with juggling wfh & full time caring for my children through covid, and icing on the cake my baby just recently.. (continued in comment)

I know the UK pays less but I am seeing differences of $80-100k for Advisory M at one of the Big 4. Why in the world are salaries so low? And don’t say healthcare. My healthcare is like $140/month for a PPO w low deductible. Plus taxes are less here. Makes the thought of a potential move over there hard :/

I already have the SHRM-SCP. . would it be a value add to go for the SPHR as well?

Parent 🐠 How much do pay teenager babysitters (capable of driving) for the summer. It’s for 2 kids, age 7 and 9.

Are there any fellow fish here who 1. Work for an org with an internal coaching program and 2. Have received helpful coaching through the program? I'm putting together a presentation and I need a few positive testimonials. Please share your experiences here! Thank you in advance.

Any recommendations for good Personal Finance help books (investing, 401k, passive income) for beginners? Thank you in advance!!

Anyone else feel like they’re behind on the savings benchmarks? I’m close to 30 and have $35k in checking/savings and about $40k in 401k/HSAs. I do have my student loans paid off along with my car, but all the articles I’ve read say I have way too little saved. I make about 78k currently - thoughts?

Hey Big 4, has PWC, EY, and Deloitte committed to a "no travel until Jan 1" comment yet?

Can’t wait for excuse #2292928272 as to why I’m not getting a promotion that I was promised months ago...

Plan on moving to Dallas Texas next year. Currently with Deloitte MTS team and will be a senior at that time. Im wondering how the culture of the office is there? Also, how is the culture of the other firms. Im not opposed to moving firms. Just finished working three 80 hour weeks, so that would be a big plus to find a team where that is not expected on a regular basis!

Anyone have a contact at Publicis Seattle? I’d love to intern there this Summer for Strategy.

Any good exiting opportunities for h1b holders?

What level from industry would you need to join MBB as a Principal/AP vs Partner? Most Partners seem to be VP level from large corporates / CSuite from well known startups

Anyone else just sick of the PowerPoint work we do in consulting? I’m a C at ACN with a top 10 mba and I’m updating PPT contents and formats. No requirements work, no process design, no critical thinking...just updating slides for my team until they say it’s good.

I’m an attractive 42 year old happily married mother of 4. I’m not drop dead gorgeous but a 8/10. Dads of my kids friends text me to invite my kids to activities and additional sport practices. I’m pretty naive and assume they’re doing it because they like my kids. I don’t want to send the wrong message by accepting. Are they interacting with me because of my kids or because I’m attractive? If I bring my kids to the functions am I sending a message that I’m interested in something else?