Pros
*Meet lots of new people. Feel appreciated for the education and advice I'm providing them, whether or not we end up working together. *Feel that I'm making a difference. Chipping away at financial literacy and lending my ear and helping problem solve financial issues that affect people from all walks of life. *Very straightforward career pathing. Corporate leadership or wealth management with lots of guidance on how to get where you want to be. *Paired with a great mentor that's taught me the ins and outs of the profession. Wisdom on both the financial services craft and how to balance life around it. *Compensation is incredible! However, good work ethic and patience is a must.
Cons
*A lot of hard work (not necessarily a con)! Big time commitment to be responsible for meeting new clients and making sure current clients are happy and well-serviced. *Sometimes frustrating or disappointing when someone doesn't want to work with you after meeting with them a few times. *Make sure you are working someone you feel would be a strong mentor for you. I feel very lucky but I know the experience differs from team to team.