Are there still veteran advisors that expect their noobs to smile and dial? I get activity drives results but being active for the sake of being active won’t help the noob bring in business

In a complete rut. Haven’t worked out in 2 months, traveling too much for work and for leisure, and have put on a ton of weight. Tips for getting back into it?

anyone looking to case today?

Feeling very defeated and shameful at the fact that BEC has been my hardest exam. Can anyone else relate?

Hi, just got an offer for an L5 and could use some help negotiating. I’m located in LA.

Base: $180k
Equity: $164k
Bonus: $36k

Thoughts on whether base is fair? How much can I request as a sign on bonus?

Thanks so much 😊

Hello from sunny Florida !

What's the hardest part of being a working parent in law? My wife and I are considering trying to get pregnant.

Planning to do some solo hikes in Bolivia in May. Any recommendations and tips? Thank you in advance!😊

I’m a big fan of Beto, but I think it’s about time he hang up and find a new career.

I am sick of seeing these SPG Marriott posts!! Can we talk about something else for a change?

Interviewing at a few startups so I can stay in Europe. Whats a few red flags i should look out for?

Speed master? Love it hate it? Looking for a well made chronograph as my next mid tier purchase

Hi Fishes,
I have total 2 years of experience as a ServiceNow Developer. I am planning to switch from Accenture to other organization but I am not sure which offer should I take?

Infosys Or Wipro - having the same offer around 12 lpa

Which of the above organization will be a better for learning and growing opportunity as a ServiceNow Developer? Which one of the above is better?

Any reviews on British petroleum. I have scheduled interview with them. Any pointers please.

Hi Fishies, what’s the salary range for senior software engineer at Humana for 11+ years of experience. Got offer for 137k, I feel like it’s low for 11+ years experience

Associates who get all their work from one partner, do you ever tell them when you feel you're at capacity?

What are the best ways to convey executive presence in interviews? Thank you in advance 🙏😊

ADHD in financial management. Curse or blessing when you do about a million things in a day for your clients and staff? Always suspected I had it. Never diagnosed.

It's March, and I have done a lot of seminars in Jan and Feb. I've gotten a few clients but would like to increase AUM drastically! Any books, sites or advice on what I can do for marketing?

For retired employees, should I educate them about money management and then give my business cards out? Or should i just pitch my services to them?

I need some good career-development or finance-related books, anyone got any recs?

Looking for insight on avg total comp for registered middle management with big bank. Considering making the jump from a branch advisor to managing a team of branch advisors. I’m newly 9/10 licensed. I’ve been building book in a bank branch but the consumer bank side of the job is draining. I’m making $155k total, $75k of that is salary. Anticipating a $130k salary offer if I go management route, with small annual bonus. Any others with experience that can speak to this?

Anyone in SoCal?

What is your favorite way of winding down during the evening when you get home?

CFP thinking of taking a few month career break to search for a new position. Need a recharge and to reevaluate, not to mention time to search. Would this be a mistake? Thanks

I just finished the book I was reading. What should I read next?

Do any of you guys use Microsoft Excel or anything like that when doing financial planning? Like for example having an excel spread sheet where you type in clients income, and income when retired

Has anyone done/heard of the Morgan Stanley 3 year program? If so, what was it like?

During the warm weather months I try to set up impromptu events (Storefronts, etc.) where I can be in front of people at little/no cost. How do you guys proceed to take advantage of the summertime?

I am a new financial advisor in Washington State. How do you go about finding books of business for sale? Or where do you go to find clients? I don’t have a big warm market.

What is everyone doing w/ their bond allocations w/ rates where they are? Thinking of using FIA for this portion until it settles down a little. Not a big fan of FIA, but might make sense. Chu think?

I’ve got my first CFP course exam on Monday. I’m going through the American College HS300. Any advice or tips? I feel good overall, but still nervous. Thank you.

There are advisors who present themselves as a financial planner first and investment manager second. Which one are you?

What are some good marketing seminar techniques to use? What are good things to add in a marketing campaign to get new clients to attend?

Is there any way to have multiple locations on my individual linked in profile? We have offices in 2 cities and I hate that I can only put one under my name.

Sometimes I feel like I am a drone that just works all the time and I have no friends.

I'm looking to improve my communication skills to navigate a very political environment better (i.e. I need to be more diplomatic). Any books recommendarions are appreciated 💁🏼‍♀️

It seems like the whole industry wants to buy a book but no one is selling, any ideas on how to in front of people who truly want to sell?