Hey So Ive recently contacted some branch managers and I just wanted to know how hard it is to get an internship there. Ideally, I would like to get one in NYC. However, I am from a non-target school in the Midwest (UW Madison). I am a good student (Dean's List) and have a lot of HS leadership positions. Does anyone know how likely it is for me to get an internship?
Feb 06, 2012
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Probably not all that tough.
Do you/your parents have a lot of connections? This profession is all about being surrounded by wealthy friends/family. They're going to ask you upfront if you have this.
Not sure about NYC but a local branch shouldn't be too difficult, that's where I did mine. Contact FAs you're able to track down and see who gets back to you. Only takes one
Not difficult. Much easier with an in or if you keep your money with one of the FAs. I did the summer program for them in PWM and it was a joke.
Unless its their large program, very easy.
My family does not have a FA. However, I called multiple advisors in the NYC area (about 7) and gave all of them my resume. sicne everyone says its pretty easy to get the internship, im guessing that at least 2 of them will offer me interviews
Pretty easy. 3 of my friends got it. all from non-targets. one dude got it from his roommates parents! the other dude got it from his banker mom. the last chick got it from an alumni iirc.
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