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Need your guidance. I've been in retail banking for over 4 years now, and I'm ready to move to. I have 4+ years in the industry with no further education. I do extremely well at my job with some good references and interview and look well on paper. I've just applied internally for a position to Merrill Lynch for an advisory FSA position where they'll take the time to teach you to take all the licenses and everything else. I am considering other companies. What options do I have?

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I’ve seen posts where employee mention the FSA role in very bad light. I would advise you to look at ppl within the role and ask their day to day. I got my licenses with the firm through my role but I’m still in retail banking

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