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within wealth management the sky is the limit for salaries. This is primarly a function of how many clients you are able to sign/have in your book. Much easier said then done. So, the salaries flucutate a lot more than other finance positions. 900k is probably cap but def could be making a lot.

 

yea i get that but was the MD 29 years old? bc in this scenario this guy is

 

bro.. this is not insurance, this is wealth management. These insurance guys smh

 
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Independent FA so our comp system is different. 100% commission but much higher percentages. Do both wholesale and retail. Know several that make 1M+ on new business each yr. Know several that make 1M+ on BOTH (each) managed money and insurance. It's not easy. It takes time. But once you have a client base built up you spend your time advising and closing, not searching for prospects.  

Largest case I ever worked on (wholesale) - advisor placed 3 50M life contracts on business partners to fund a succession plan. He made 900k on the sale (I made 160k). Took about a yr to close and the underwriting was very challenging.

If you tap in to the right market and build a good reputation, very doable. But this is a career, not a launching pad. Early yrs are tough. Knowledge of the financial markets is very helpful as is being an expert in your planning area and overall business acumen.

 

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