Pros
As mentioned in other reviews... PAID training to get your 7 and 66, great online/phone support during studying. The 5 star ratings from established FAs are legit- if you work like no one else, you can live like no one else . Opportunity for flexible ,rewarding (financially and personally) career. EJ has a reputation for being an ethical company...as much as commission based sales can be. EJ seems to hire very nice people across the board, supportive,positive. The partnership culture does have pluses over publicly owned. The one FA/ one BOA office is great for client relationships.
Cons
Blacksmith ? Telegraph operator ? Door to door stockbroker ? What do they all have in common... dead business model. SOMEBODY can make a living at these jobs in today's world, but will it be you? EJ is clinging to the personal touch, door-knock approach as a trademark. Few people answer their doors to strangers. Too many "no soliciting" signs covering entire neighborhoods. Too many areas already saturated with FAs. Unless you KNOW you are being given serious assets, KNOW you are a gifted(not just skilled) and lucky salesperson or KNOW your RL will go the extra mile to take care of you... your odds are very low. I actually didn't mind doorknocking, but it wasn't especially productive. If that doesn't work, they do not help you... Long hours first few years. High deductible insurance. Not nearly enough training on products and strategies, at least not for new FAs.