[quote=Rocker77]I am currently a college senior majoring in business and have a father who has been an FA for about 30 years now.  He has offered me a spot in his office to come work with him after I graduate.  He does very well at it and manages his branch so he has the ability to bring me in and show me the ropes. 

  Do you guys think this is a good idea?  How much of an advantage will it be to have someone like that to teach me the business?  Will it make it much easier than it would be if I had no connections at all?  All advice is GREATLY appreciated.[/quote]   you lucky bastard.....   [quote=Ron 14]

Why do bank FA's get ripped ? Because supposedly they don't have to prospect as much and it is easier. Isn't a family handout the same thing ? Most of you supporting going with a family member rip on bank FA's. No ?[/quote]

Yeah, I don't get why they get no respect. They all started somewhere and I'm sure it wasn't always as easy as people make it out to be.