Q. What is the process to apply for a role as a Financial Advisor?
A. It involves a series of online assessments designed to gauge aptitude in areas critical to the success of a Financial Advisor, the development of a business plan, and a series of interviews with the Firm’s Complex and Regional Management.
Q. What is the base salary?
A. Base salary for the Financial Advisor Associate Training Program (FAA) is commensurate with relevant experience.
Q. What locations in the U.S. can I work in as a Financial Advisor?
A. We have more than 1000 locations in the U.S. and have training opportunities in most or all of these locations.
Q. Can I work part-time?
A. The Financial Advisor Training Program, is only offered as a full-time position; however, there may be some flexibility in the schedule. Questions should be directed to local branch management.
Q. How long is the Training Program, and what sort of training will be provided?
A. The FAA Program is a three-year program. Comprehensive training is provided through multiple approaches including: instructor led training sessions at our national training centers in Warren, NJ and Purchase, NY, branch manager and coach led training conducted locally at the branch, and web-based training.
Q. What type of advancement opportunities would be available to me as a Financial Advisor?
A. You must successfully complete the FAA Training Program and then establish yourself as a successful Financial Advisor to become eligible for other opportunities at the Firm. There are a host of opportunities available for successful Financial Advisors, from management roles at the Branch, Complex, Regional, and Divisional levels as well as other opportunities throughout the organization.