QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Your future as a financial services professional offers many rewards.
In addition to the opportunity to earn a lucrative income, you will
have the satisfaction of helping people from all walks of life reach
their financial goals. You will enjoy the company of other like-minded
professionals and become part of a dynamic,
growing
profession.
The information on this page will answer some of the questions you may
have about a career in financial services.
How many hours would I be expected to work as an associate with New England Financial - Denver?
Will I have to work nights?
What licenses do I need to become an associate of New England Financial?
Do I need to become a CFP, and who pays for my courses?
How many classes do I have to take to become a CFP?
Is this a 100% commission position?
What does it take to build a Successful practice?
What is the interviewing process?
How do I get started?
How many hours would I be expected to work as an associate with New England Financial - Denver?
Freedom of time is one of the most valuable benefits of
this career. We focus primarily on your results. In the first
couple
of years you will spend a great deal of time building your
clientele. Once your client base is established the majority
of your
business will come from either repeat sales to your existing
clients or sales from the referrals provided by your existing
clients. You should expect to work at least 45-55 hours a
week in your
first couple of years.
Will I have to work nights?
We are in the business of helping business owners, professionals
and high net worth individuals. This market is accustomed
to conducting business during normal office hours. However,
it is not uncommon to work some evenings initially while you're
building your client base.
What licenses do I need to become an associate of New England
Financial?
Initially you need to pass Life and Health Insurance exams,
and depending on your career path you may need to take any of the
following or a combination of:
• Series 6
• Series 63
• Series 7
• Series 66
Do I need to become a CFP® and who pays
for my courses?
This is a business that requires lifetime continuing education.
New England Financial - Denver requires every
new associate to work toward attaining a professional designation.
A generous reimbursement program is available for successful
completion of each course.
How many classes do I have to take to become a CFP®?
There are 5 individual courses and a comprehensive exam.
The courses are:
• Introduction to Financial Services
• Retirement Planning
• Estate Planning
• Taxation
• Investments
Will I be paid by 100% commissions only?
No. We have a 3-year Paid Subsidy Program that will help you
smoothly transition into the business. (See Income
Potential)
What does it take to build a successful practice?
• You need to work our proven systems
• You always have to do what is right for your clients
• You need to network with CPAs, Attorneys and other centers
of influence
• You need to be referable. Referrals are the lifeblood of your
future. Most new business comes from referrals from satisfied
clients. Referrals are critical to building a successful practice
What is the interviewing process?
We have a 5-step process to selecting new associates:
• Initial information session in our firm in Denver, Colorado. In this meeting you will learn about the career
path.
• Initial Interview
• Due Diligence Meeting
• Expectations Meeting
• Marketing Meeting
How do I get started?
Complete the Contact Information Form and request an initial
meeting.
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