There is a 1st time for everything. I have been doing this for over a decade, but right now I am feeling... weird? I just saw my quarterly check that is coming & it's hard not to feel blessed, & like a fraud at the same time. I have already out earned my wife for the year, before my Q2 check. She's a police officer & works more me. My checks are larger than a full year at my previous job. I know I busted my bum to get here, & this is how it works, but I was raised middle class. Surreal!

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Congratulations and like our peers said: no need to feel a fraud at all. You are receiving the blessings of your hard work and dedication. What you put in eventually multiply and you are rewarded. Feel grateful and pay it forward.

Matter fact, you can start paying forward with a question and some advise I would like to ask you based on your professional experience because I’m in the industry but specifically around insurance and I’d like to change firms and or structure. I’m sure I can get clarity with you. Please accept my DM. Thank you and congratulations again! You deserve it !

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Congrats, no need to feel like a fraud if you made alot of money for your clients also.

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What firm do you work at?

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It's a Midwest regional.

I agree with FSP1. No need to feel like a fraud. If you still feel that way, move past it quickly. There is a high level of trust you work with. Being an FA can at times is technical as well. You bring a lot of skill sets to the table. Not to mention receiving those licenses are a chore. Series 6 and 7, I will never forget those.

I've been in the industry for over 10 years and every now and again, I have that impostor syndrome kick in, but I recognize it and move past it quickly. There are 23 others in my agency, so they do not need me to become distracted.

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