My hard working extremely smart wife (yes she reads this, but I also believe every word I just said) has been a registered dietician with multiple other healthcare related certifications for 20 years. She just got her MBA and would like a change in careers into the financial world.

She has worked in everything from corporate wellness programs to the department of health here in Louisiana. WE are in BR.

She doesn't post here, but would like opinions for types of Financial service sales jobs and what companies she should target. She is just in the beginning stages of looking so any information or suggestions you have would be greatly appreciated.

TIA

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Posted by Vols&Shaft83

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Posted on 1/22/21 at 9:28 am to TheEnglishman

Well, nearly anyone can start in insurance, but I'm pretty sure that's not what she has in mind.

When you browse jobs in the industry, a lot of companies are gonna put Series 7 (or ability to obtain one in 90 days) as a requirement. This is not really a requirement, because you cannot take the Series 7 (or 6, or 63) without a sponsor so it's a catch 22 for someone trying to get started in financial services sales.

If she has sales experience, it's more important than anything. One other thing I'd recommend is taking the SIE (securities industry essentials) exam, which can be taken without a sponsor..if nothing else it demonstrates to employers that she can understand the industry and likely pass the Series 7 (or 6, or 63).

Fidelity is more likely to hire a newbie than a Morgan Stanley or JPM. Edward Jones seems to hire almost anyone, but I don't know anything about them other than this board thinks they suck.