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      Financial Advisor Associate Interview

      17 Jun 2013
      Anonymous employee
      Los Angeles, CA
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Morgan Stanley (Los Angeles, CA) in Jun 2013

      Interview

      Other comments you see on here regarding the interview process are accurate, so I won't go too much into further detail. They'll pay you an initial salary, but your success is up to you. You have to be a hunter. You find the clients, then you make the money. To get the job, you have to do your own research and prove to them that you have a reasonably good plan to get clients. That's it. NOT FOR YOU: There's a huge failure rate, around 90%, because most people who apply are really looking for a "regular" job. They want specific duties, with a predictable salary, vacation time, personal time off, etc. If this is what you want, then this job is not for you. THIS JOB IS FOR YOU: If you're like me: Very passionate about the financial market, entrepreneurial, self-motivated, seeking opportunity to make a lot of money rather than "job security," want to get paid by your performance rather than wait for someone to retire in order to get a promotion, and want the backing of a huge brand, then this job is for you. I was thrilled to discover this position because I've considered forking over $100ks to buy a franchise. Here, they pay me (first year)! How awesome is that. Basically, this is the way to think of this position. Good luck!

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      The interview questions don't really matter. How do you plan on being successful? Do you have an existing network who can refer you business? Do you have wealthy friends and family? Do you know of an untapped market who need financial advice? Do the research, create a plan, prove to them you have a good chance of being successful, and you'll get the job.
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      Other Financial Advisor Associate interview reviews for Morgan Stanley

      Financial Advisor Associate Interview

      16 Mar 2025
      Anonymous employee
      Philadelphia, PA
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I applied through other source. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Morgan Stanley (Philadelphia, PA)

      Interview

      The overall interview process is not extremely difficult. Meeting with the a manager and maybe another senior advisor whom is involved with the hiring process. Detailed business plan to prepare. More on showing them how you can succeed at the job. It would probably be two to three interviews before actual consideration.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

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      Financial Advisor Associate Interview

      1 Apr 2024
      Anonymous interview candidate
      No offer
      Negative experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Morgan Stanley in Mar 2024

      Interview

      Starts off with a 30 min aptitude test followed by a 1-2 hour simulation of being an advisor in LA. This is followed by a 30 min hireview and 3 more tests if selected to move forward. At the end of the hireview you receive an email saying someone will be in touch and nobody contacted me. Had to check my status of the application through the applicant portal to find out I was no longer under consideration. Nothing out of the ordinary in the process except for the fact that I didn't get to speak to a single person throughout it and that is not very professional in my opinion.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

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      Financial Advisor Associate Interview

      28 Feb 2024
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Rockville, MD
      Declined offer
      Negative experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Morgan Stanley (Rockville, MD)

      Interview

      Inept as inept can be. Couldn’t describe the job responsibilities effectively. It felt scummy the whole entire process. I would avoid at all costs. Heard bad things about this place.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

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