Pros
Financial Professional based in Portland, Oregon office * Great team and leadership - the managers are very supportive, collaborative, and care about the personal and professional development of the advisors. * Excellent culture. AXA as a company in the US has five corporate summits to empower the advisors and the community - LGBT, Women, Asian American, African American, Hispanic American summits. * Good fundamental infrastructure for building the financial services business - as the financial professionals/advisors are equipped with both insurance and investment licenses, enabling them to be able to offer true comprehensive financial planning and wholesome suite of solutions to clients (instead of being a one trick pony). * Great benefits.
Cons
Not necessarily about AXA Advisors nor the Portland/Pacific NW branch. The following is true for the industry as a whole. This is hard business. The financial professionals need to put hours, sweat, (and probably tears) to build their book of business. Initially, revenue and personal income may be unpredictable or inconsistent.