Pros
The firm generously provides training and licensing for the FINRA series 7, 66 and 31 (if you want it) as well as state-specific insurance licenses. Culture varies branch-to-branch. Some senior advisers are friendly and helpful - others will never learn your name or say hello. Some fun perks here and there. The name still carries weight with clients.
Cons
95% failure rate by the first year. It's near impossible to make money and survive the first 1-3 years without being partnered with a senior team. Those opportunities are few and far between. It's the elephant in the room that everyone just ignores. The sales targets are difficult, but it's more of a mercy killing to let the junior FAA go, as they will not be able to support themselves on their earnings anyway for the first few years.