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mandevilletiger34
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| Life as a Financial Advisor (Posted on 12/3/12 at 5:01 pm)
who(other than tigerrocket!) can give me a run down of what to expect as a career option. hours/compensation/stress/longevity/where will i be in 10 years?
looking to start with Merrill Lynch or Edward Jones
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Tmacelroy12 
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My uncle is a CFP and does really well for himself. He started off in bonds sales now manages the sale of mutual funds and ETFs. I'm not sure how many hours you will be working starting off, but it won't be bad if you enjoy it.
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Janky
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Weren't you inquiring about entry level positions last week? That is a long way from a CFP. Take it one step at a time. Letters behind your name don't mean anything without clients. Good luck.
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mandevilletiger34
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| re: Life as a Financial Advisor (Posted on 12/3/12 at 5:52 pm to Janky)
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Weren't you inquiring about entry level positions last week? That is a long way from a CFP. Take it one step at a time. Letters behind your name don't mean anything without clients. Good luck.
Rookie mistake! Just wanted some feedback from some people close to or familiar with the path/outcome to this position or similarposition
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whodatigahbait
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who(other than tigerrocket!) can give me a run down of what to expect as a career option. hours/compensation/stress/longevity/where will i be in 10 years?
looking to start with Merrill Lynch or Edward Jones
expect to be poor and work long hours for at least the first 5 years.
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Janky
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Rookie mistake! Just wanted some feedback from some people close to or familiar with the path/outcome to this position or similarposition
No worries. You will be grossly underpaid early on in the career and grossly overpaid later. BTW, Ed Jones is not the way to go in my opinion.
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mandevilletiger34
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| re: Life as a Financial Advisor (Posted on 12/3/12 at 8:30 pm to Janky)
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BTW, Ed Jones is not the way to go in my opinion
I am looking to try the ML route if I can get in. I have spoken to a few banking people and they feel as though this would be a good route to start.
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mandevilletiger34
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| re: Life as a Financial Advisor (Posted on 12/3/12 at 8:43 pm to Janky)
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BTW, Ed Jones is not the way to go in my opinion
I am looking to try the ML route if I can get in. I have spoken to a few banking people and they feel as though this would be a good route to start.
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BARNEYSTINSON
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I am not a CFP, but have been in the business for a little over 10 years. I believe that the ML route for the training, followed by a stop at a bank as a junior broker is a great route. It will allow you to build relationships and get in front of clients. After you feel like you have a good understanding of being an advisor, then you should look at getting CFP and going on your own. The first 3-5 years will be extremely long hours but you will be fairly compensated. After that you will dictate your schedule and income. If you go the managed money route you will be selective of clients, but will probably work with the majority of ideal clients. If you go the commission/transaction route, you will have more clients and will always be chasing new clients. Hope this helps.
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GoCrazyAuburn 
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| re: Life as a Financial Advisor (Posted on 12/3/12 at 11:23 pm to Janky)
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BTW, Ed Jones is not the way to go in my opinion.
Agree. I've had a couple of friends work for them, and absolutely hate it. terribly run company IMO
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Mako
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I actually am currently studing for the CFP. I work on a non-commission based/salary for financial service provider. I recently thought about moving to a brokerage firm and interviewed with several 'family' friends at the large frims in BR. Word of adivce from all of them was to stay put for at least a few more years. From my understanding, very few can start a book from 'scratch' in the current conditions (unless you are very well connected or get a book to start). My father is in the business and has advised me to do the same. Just keep that in mind as you start your career.
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mandevilletiger34
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| re: Life as a Financial Advisor (Posted on 12/5/12 at 1:26 pm to Janky)
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Ed Jones is not the way to go in my opinion.
what about the following position Financial Professional Associate with The Prudential Insurance Company of America’s? Would that be a better starting point? I am really looking for something that I can be paid salary while also going through training/starting out before I would move to comission.
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Mako
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If I were you I would look into starting at a bank. They offer training, they have a client base, and its 'safer'. Other ideas woul dbe to work as on the industry side till you 'cut your teeth'.
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whodatigahbait
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what about the following position Financial Professional Associate with The Prudential Insurance Company of America’s? Would that be a better starting point? I am really looking for something that I can be paid salary while also going through training/starting out before I would move to comission.
no almost certainly doesn't have a base and you will be forced to push their products especially insurance.
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Maderan
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| re: Life as a Financial Advisor (Posted on 12/5/12 at 3:36 pm to whodatigahbait)
The training at the big boys is nice but do not go to work on the commissions side if you can help it. The industry is moving to the RIA model in my opinion.
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