by Patrick M. Kelly | Sep 20, 2010 | Financial Recruiting Industry
[pullquote]39% of financial advisors are selling more annuities[/pullquote] Although some financial advisors turned toward transactional models during the downturn of the economy and loss of business, the majority are moving toward a fee-based business for their...
by Patrick M. Kelly | Aug 13, 2010 | Financial Advisors, Job Market, wirehouses
Wirehouse firms know all too well that their efforts to retain top representatives by offering deferred compensation plans and forgivable loans are not enough. Financial advisors know they have to repay these loans if they decide to leave early. In effect, firms have...
by Patrick M. Kelly | Jul 12, 2010 | Financial Services Industry, Job Market
Fifth Third Securities has been aggressively recruiting candidates for its investment sales team. They just hired a sales person to run the eastern territory and a sales manager for Tennessee and Georgia. Howard Hammond became president four years ago and is primarily...