Financial Advisor Compensation Structures

Does anyone know what a typical compensation structure is for a new financial advisor who is not bringing a book with them? Typical grid rates for rookies, typical base salaries, whether a more seasoned FA at the firm sponsors you and takes a cut from your production (if so, how much, for how long), etc? For example, if entering into a program like these:

https://www.ubs.com/global/en/about_ubs/careers/w…

https://www.ml.com/merrill-lynch-advisor/new-advi…

https://www.morganstanley.com/people/financial-ad…

Any advice or insights would be greatly appreciated.

 

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