Thinking about making the jump to advising and wanted to hear thoughts on the best way to find a way to join a FA as a junior advisor with the plan to be the successor and buy the book. Have 5 years of experience in the business and a CFA. Willing to get a CFP as well. In St. Louis, Missouri area.

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