by Patrick M. Kelly | Jun 10, 2013 | Financial Recruiting Industry, Internet, Job Market, Technology
Did you know that your “digital profile” is your calling card to the new generation of recruiters? If you look competent online you might get a response to that resume that you e-mailed. Recruiters want an overall view of your accomplishments, and more than likely...
by Patrick M. Kelly | May 24, 2013 | Diversity, Job Market
CFP BOARD OF STANDARDS LOOKS TO INCREASE FEMALE Financial ADVISORS “Growing the ranks of female CFP professionals not only makes good business sense, but it builds the heart and soul of this profession, which is all about helping Americans achieve financial security....
by Patrick M. Kelly | Jan 18, 2013 | Hiring, Job Market
Not official yet, but an “unidentified” person “in the know” released the information last week to FA-mag.com. The rumor has it that 1,600 jobs within the investment banking and trading units will be slashed in the coming weeks, about half of them within the United...
by Patrick M. Kelly | Oct 12, 2012 | Financial Services Industry, Job Market
Merrill appears to be intent to grab as many top Morgan Stanley financial advisors as possible, even arming their managers with lists of advisors to target, according to The Wall Street Journal on Oct 2, 2012. (With offers as high as $1. 5 million upfront not...
by Patrick M. Kelly | Sep 19, 2012 | Job Market
In an effort to attract more independent financial advisors, HighTower has introduced two new options, the HighTower Network and the HighTower Alliance. The Chicago-based, advisor-owned financial services company has grown quickly by attracting heavy-hitting advisor...
by Patrick M. Kelly | Sep 10, 2012 | Hiring, Job Market
Experts say there are good reasons for Financial Advisors to do a video interview; they are Easy Cheaper than flying someone in May give the recruiter a better sense of the potential employee than a phone call Allison Linn reports below for lifeinc.today.com “It’s no...
