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  • Dec. 11, 2012
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    Edward Jones to FAs: We've Always Owned Your Clients

    Last week, I wrote about how some financial advisors at Edward (don't-call-u-"Ed") Jones were balking at signing the firm's new employment contract. Among other issues, the firm has a 5-year non-compete clause that one industry recruiter called "unenforceable" in its duration....More
  • May 3, 2012
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    Military Experience a Plus When Choosing an Advisor, or Is It?

    A recent Edward Jones survey found that advisors with military experience can be more appealing to potential clients, but a former advisor, who has military experience, says nothing could be further from the truth....More
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After 18 months in the industry, all at WFA, I will be leaving the firm. I have not had great success at a wirehouse. It started well in the apprentice period and the first 6 months, but I missed my hurdle at the 9 month mark and have been scraping by ever since. After taking a further look at the requirements for the next 3 years, I realize that my head is going to be on the chopping block for most of that time barring someone in my network hitting the Powerball. I take full responsibility for this, but I will add that my firm has offered me little, if any, support at the local level....More
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