Stay away from the RFE Program unless you are a sales superstar. - Financial Advisor Trainee Morgan Stanley Employee Review

2.0
7 Sept 2008
Recommend
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Pros

Morgan Stanley is a very large company with alot of advancement opportunities.

Cons

I chose to be a financial advisor trainee and the turnover rate for this position is nearly 80% and are basically given 3 months in production to make or brake an almost impossible sales goal. If you know alot of people with money you should have no problem. Managers also treat you as the statistic just to meet hiring goals. Great opportunity for the right person but just don't get to comfortable unless you are a sales superstar.

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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
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Pros

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Cons

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