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Ed Jones to Wells Bank Channel (WBS)

I'm at EJ now in my 3rd year.  I'm in a difficult market for EJ and I'm a true scratch starter.  I'm above expectations, but getting tired of hunting money.  I'm considering going to work at Wells Fargo, who has a huge presence in my town.  The postion would be a bank advisor (WBS) and to me this sounds like a "piece of cake" after being at EJ.  Am I clueless or is the grass really greener?  If you're at WF or at another bank, please give me your thoughts. ...More

New Company set up

Hello, I am currently in the process of setting up my own FA firm. Actually it is a financial service firm including bookkeeping and budgeting services with financial planning as well. My business model is to be a flat fee to review portfolios, make suggestions & assist client with paperwork etc . I do not want to actually manage the investments which I feel allows me to recommend low expense products such as index funds etc.. My clientele will be the small accounts that every other FA would not want....More
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