4 in office interviews with other Independent Financial reps and the managing Partner. They wanted an entire background sizing up my financial competency, clean recors of activity and aptitiude for buidling relationships and being able to handle the ramp up period financially. They also wanted to make sure I looked and spoke well and was sharp minded and also handled objections well about my questions regarding the difference between them and the wirehouse. Overall it was a positive experience because we both wanted to make sure it was a good fit on both ends and you can't tell that in a 1 hour interview. Going back and asking new to senior level adviosrs 1:1 questions was a big help in my decision to work there. I am thankful they take it seriously. I was looking for a career move and not just a job. I wanted stability, support and direction. Their of plenty of mentors and joint work opportunities that are now possible by the Rep I met and am already building relationships with. It also is a classy environment and the people are well organized, successful, helpful and professional. That makes all the difference to me. I am ready to just knock it out of the park and be a good team player and coachable as I switch from one side of the financial industry to the other. Also, most of the hires are either college interns or were an employee referral. So that helped in my interview. The gentleman who referred me has been working for the company his entire career and that help support my candidacy and made me stand out from the beginning of the process. I just was very honest about what I wanted in my career, what I expected and where I thought I should be in five years. They liked that I had a plan.