Pros
Some branch offices offer a lot of flexibility, but the job really depends on who you work with. You are working with one person and only one person 40 hours a week. If you get along and have a great relationship, it can be a great job. If you don't... If you can stick around, you can be a limited partner. At least 5 years employed. There can be some good income from that. otherwise, your salary will be low and compared to low banking type jobs.
Cons
There is no advancement for Branch office administrators. You can be a "senior" Branch office administrator after 3-5 years, but that's only a raise. You will be doing the same job from the day you start to the day you quit. There is no love or respect for BOA's from the home office or the financial advisors. Many FA's treat you like their personal secretary, no one is really sure what the BOA's role is. Make sure you really like the person you interview with before you accept the role. Changing locations is not easy, and there is a stigma that follows you even if it is the FA who is an unreasonable jerk. Recruiting - They want everyone to recruit new FA's. This will be a fire hose type situation and they expect you to be recruiting 24/7 even though you are paid hourly and BOA's do not receive any type of bonus for referring candidates.