Cut throat - Financial Advisor Associate Morgan Stanley Employee Review

3.0
Feb 9, 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

A lot of freedom. They do not care where you are or what your doing just make sure your hitting your numbers. You can be playing golf everyday as long as your closing business.

Cons

Senior FA’s will prey on you to gain accounts. Base pay is eh. 25% grid payout is terrible. No BDA support.

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Pros

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Cons

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