Financial Advisors

My 22 yo daughter has never been a "People person," but she has had a job for 2 years that is 100% people. Last night she was asking about becoming an FA and I have mixed feelings. She is in… more

Anybody have any experience using tax prep to gather assets or as an add on to a financial planning fee?

Anybody accepted an offer to a growingRIA that currently doesn’t offer health insurance? What did you do?

I’ve had Schwab, Tiaa-Creft, Mariner Wealth, and EP Wealth reach out to me. Anyone know anything or have experience with any of these firms? I’m at a bank, but I’m sick and tired of the bank bureaucra… more

Question on portfolio construction: Model Portfolios vs Separately Managed Accounts. What do you use most as an advisor? At what asset level do SMAs make sense?

Any experience with Corient?

Folks, I had a screening call at Merrill- BofA and landed a second interview with the Market Leader for the office I applied to. My meeting is next Wednesday. I applied to FSA Registration Program. What should I expect im this conversation and how should I prepare for it? Where should be my foc… more

Looking for some thoughts and advice: I hold my CFP and work at Fidelity. Have an opportunity to join a Merrill team. I know the team already has a younger CFP and I would be joining to to help as the older advis… more

Ghosted or Processing?
Spoke with the recruiter of a firm 3 weeks ago she explained they were looking for a hire but they wouldn’t starting/hiring until June. So I did the first interview and got qu… more

Does anyone have advice on how to discuss compensation? Have an annual review coming up and anticipate compensation being discussed. I'm with a small RIA firm, just the owner and I are licensed ad… more

Anyone familiar with Ameriprise’s branch model program?

Does anyone use Tolerisk? I am getting fed up with Riskalyze/Nitrogen lately. We found them showing bogus negative correlations, had portfolios risk change over night, they said VOO has limited histor… more

Opinions on Citizens Wealth Advisor role? Have an interview with them and seems like a lot of JPMC people are leaving and going to Citizens

Does Mariner offer the ability for A senior Wealth Advisor to transition into a “life style” practice? If you’re making 500k plus and you’re good with that, are they still on your tail to produce and … more

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,… more

Anyone work for Ameriprise? I’m trying to decide if I should join their branch model. I’m currently in the bank channel and I want out. I have around $60 Million in AUM. Maybe around $15 Mill portable… more

Anybody have experience with LPL as a credit union employee vs Linsco model?

Anybody have experience as an AWA at Corient, Mariner or Focus Partners Wealth?

Bank channel advisor here, just wrapping up on my first year. I’ve focused heavily on building a clean book and currently have $60MM, 85% managed. I don’t discriminate and generally accept anyone with… more

Hi folks, quick question: What’s your feedback regarding an opportunity at Equitable Advisors? I’m with NYLife and I’m reviewing opportunities to potentially change firms. I appreciate you for taking … more

Anyone work as financial consultant at vanguard? Is it basically the financial consultant role at Schwab? How was it vanguard? The pay?

Any insights for Morgan Stanley Central Review Unit Risk officer position in Utah?

Anybody have experience working at CapTrust?

I’m a CFP in the banking channel now, manage around $60-70 Million. Mixed book managed, annuities, structured. Looking to probably leave and go independent very soon, maybe next year. Bank assets are … more

Once you’re a “successful” advisor(you define what that means for you) or established a lifestyle practice. What does the day look like for you? If you’re working close to 20 hours a week. What does t… more

Currently with Merrill. Choosing between JPMC PCA and Wells Fargo Premier Advisor. Leaning toward Wells Fargo for the eventual independence/breakaway potential. Any thoughts on which is the better mo… more

How does your firm handle bringing in Junior Advisors? Does the firm pay a base and then give something to the Senior Advisor for their trouble? Or is the base paid by the Senior Advisor? I want to br… more

It’s 2026, and most of my HNW clients show up to meetings in Lululemon or tech-bro hoodies. I feel like wearing a formal suit actually creates a barrier and makes me look like I’m trying too hard to s… more

I accidentally saw a coworker’s production numbers, and they are half of mine. The kicker is that we have the exact same title and, from what I’ve heard, the same base salary. It’s hard to stay motiva… more

What’s life at Citizens like as an FA? Do they offer signing bonuses? Can someone please breakdown the pay?

I am interviewing at a company that starts with T. They are demanding I submit my business plan, which includes a minimum of 300 contacts before I can progress to the final interview. I’m not a newbi… more

I think the 60/40 portfolio is officially a relic of the past. I’ve been moving my younger clients into much more aggressive alternative tilts, and my senior partners are looking at me like I have two… more

I’m in Chicago making $165k base + 15% bonus with $80M AUM. I’ve been with the same RIA for six years, and while the culture is great, my comp has plateaued compared to what I’m seeing on LinkedIn. I’… more

I’m thinking about a financial advisory career. What type of numbers do you have to meet each year to retain your job and what are the metrics are you expected to meet?

Hot Take: Wealth management isn't actually about the math anymore. I spent three hours yesterday acting as a therapist for a couple fighting over a boat, and only ten minutes looking at their asse… more

Anybody here have the IRS Enrolled agent license? Was thinking of doing tax prep in the future as a value add for clients and a new channel for prospects.

Anybody have the CPWA? Was it worth it? My firm refunds me for half the cost if I pass. Trying to see if it’s worth it. I’m already a CFP.

My firm is pushing me to build a book, but I'm in my mid-20s, and my friends are mostly broke or just saving for weddings. They don't really need a wealth manager yet, and I can't wait a d… more

I've been ghosted by a prospect after a couple of meetings that went well (or so I thought). I'm debating between sending one more follow-up or just letting it go. How many times do you typica… more