Yet another FNG...
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Topic: Yet another FNG...
Posted By: ZR1 DREAMING
Subject: Yet another FNG...
Date Posted: Jun/04/2012 at 2:39pm
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Hello all,
Recently separated from active duty and have been attracted to a FA position for several reasons. Joined here to interact with the like minded and learn as much as I can from the experience aboard this forum. Have the first interview with EJ coming up this week, I've seen some of the grief given to EJ but I think it may be a good stepping stone into the world with the training offered and initial coaching.
Anyway, look forward to learning and hopefully I can share something along the way with you all as well.
Jordan
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Posted By: donedrinkin
Date Posted: Jun/04/2012 at 2:41pm
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I have a pill you can take so you can drink the Koolaid..but not get drunk. ------------- Not an alcoholic, just stepped out of the long green Kool Aid line. |
Posted By: Wet_Blanket
Date Posted: Jun/04/2012 at 2:42pm
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Welcome ZR1, and donedrinkin don't be so negative. That said, your access to this site is limited until you get licensed. PM me when that happens. ------------- The true 🤡 was the Biden voter all along. |
Posted By: ZR1 DREAMING
Date Posted: Jun/04/2012 at 2:48pm
No thanks I'm trying to quit. Keep your fountain of useful info flowing though.
Ah, I see... I had tried to read some suggested links in others' intro threads but access was denied. I will PM you in, well, a while I guess LOL Thanks Wet_B!
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donedrinkin wrote:Posted By: Wet_Blanket
Date Posted: Jun/04/2012 at 2:50pm
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No, you should have access to all other portions of the site but the investing, financial planning, etc . portions. Feel free to start a thread in the Rookie section for advice if you want. ------------- The true 🤡 was the Biden voter all along. |
Posted By: ZR1 DREAMING
Date Posted: Jun/04/2012 at 2:51pm
Ok, sounds good. Must've just needed to go all the way through the registration confirmation process. Thanks again.
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Posted By: Wet_Blanket
Date Posted: Jun/04/2012 at 2:53pm
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You are correct. We also have a number of ex-military guys on here that did go to EJ - so they may be helpful to you. ------------- The true 🤡 was the Biden voter all along. |
Posted By: donedrinkin
Date Posted: Jun/04/2012 at 4:57pm
------------- Not an alcoholic, just stepped out of the long green Kool Aid line. |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: Jun/04/2012 at 4:59pm
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Welcome. But you may want to take back your comment about being "like minded" with us until you realize what you're comparing yourself to!
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Posted By: ZR1 DREAMING
Date Posted: Jun/04/2012 at 5:03pm
No worries man. Did you end up choosing EJ or get accepted for employment there then? What is the Kool Aid that's often referenced here? Is it their business practices? I've done a lot of reading online and it seems I have a crap ton of learning to do... If I wouldn't buy from me now how can I expect someone else to? Is the training given sufficient to successfully advise clientele? Any advice is welcomed! Thanks.
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Posted By: ZR1 DREAMING
Date Posted: Jun/04/2012 at 5:09pm
Thanks ice!
lol touche...
Good luck to your Bungles this season, you guys have some hope for the first time in a long time.
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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: Jun/04/2012 at 5:13pm
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LOL, thanks man. At first I was like, "WTF, how does this dude know me? My reputation must precede me!!!" Then I looked at my avatar.
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Posted By: ZR1 DREAMING
Date Posted: Jun/04/2012 at 5:15pm
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You mean you don't remember me?!
No, I just observed the avatar lol
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Posted By: Frank R Winkler
Date Posted: Jun/05/2012 at 11:20am
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If I may, let me suggest two great threads on Jones... I am sharing here what it took me 14 yrs to learn.
Also, you are starting the business at a tough time. I always knew companies could broke, I just didn't count on countries going broke, and America even getting in on the act.
Here you go:
http://www.advisorheads.com/the-edward-jones-advantage_topic4317.html?KW" rel="nofollow - http://www.advisorheads.com/the-edward-jones-advantage_topic4317.html?KW =
http://www.advisorheads.com/some-disadvantages-of-edward-jones_topic4329.html?KW=advantages" rel="nofollow - http://www.advisorheads.com/some-disadvantages-of-edward-jones_topic4329.html?KW=advantages ------------- "It's not about tea... it's about Liberty!" |
Posted By: ZR1 DREAMING
Date Posted: Jun/05/2012 at 12:00pm
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Thanks Frank, good reads!
How significant has the swing in business been over the last several years? What are some of the FAs doing to protect themselves?
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Posted By: Wet_Blanket
Date Posted: Jun/05/2012 at 12:16pm
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Let's take this discussion into the main forum please. ------------- The true 🤡 was the Biden voter all along. |
Posted By: donedrinkin
Date Posted: Jun/07/2012 at 7:06am
Hey zr1..I'll shoot you a PM on your questions. ------------- Not an alcoholic, just stepped out of the long green Kool Aid line. |
Posted By: ZR1 DREAMING
Date Posted: Jun/07/2012 at 9:53am
| Got it, thank you sir! |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: Jun/07/2012 at 9:57am
| I like this Greenhorn... |
Posted By: Nathan Explosion
Date Posted: Jun/07/2012 at 10:39am
| ZR there are a lot of ex jones guys on here that can give you a good un biased view of utilizing the training and tools Jones provides (I think we all agree it is towards the top in the business). A lot have moved on for various reasons but there are a few of us at Jones here. I am relatively new with Jones so I would be happy to give you any advice. Put some thoughts and questions in the Rookie section. You will get a lot of good ( and some worthless) info. This site can become invaluable as you figure out what the hell you are getting yourself into. |