Be honest... do you think one's appearance plays a factor in their success in this industry?

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Average build professionals, male and female in my experience are more successful. I’ve seen overweight advisors struggle and fail, I’ve seen fitness gurus struggle too ( gym time interferes ). Well kept advisors who look put together play the part well. If you leave the house looking like a bag of smashed ass, then stay home.... brush your hair and teeth, iron your clothes and polish your shoes.

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Dress the part , be the part , act the part. Iron your shirt ,get a nice suit , where nice shoes. You don’t have to spend 1000 bucks on your outfit but look professional.

I have seen so many sloppy FA’s in my time , it still amazes me

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Very much, yes.

Unfortunately yes. A nice suit or nice dress doesn’t mean you know your shit. A bit shallow if you ask me

Yes. If someone looks poor, would you take financial advice from them?

100% i know a few charming good lucking dudes too dumb to pass a finra exam making 500k+ annually selling annuities

Yes and no.

I know a couple of unattractive or (worse in my opinion due to much of our initial contacts occur over the phone) a speech impediment or just rough sound.

But it is much harder for them. Attractive people with an ability to communicate have an advantage.

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