UGH! Financial Services still not a real Profession
By Dr. David Edward Marcinko MBA MEd Certified Medical Planner™
http://www.CertifiedMedicalPlanner.org
Introduction
A few weeks ago I received the following unsolicited email job exhortation:
Dear David,
Our xxx/ooo office is currently hiring “Financial Advisors” with Series 7 and 63 Certifications. The minimum requirements include: high school diploma or GED equivalent, 6+ months of experience in customer service and experience in a sales environment. We offer paid training and access to full benefits.
Learn more about this position and apply today: xxx/ooo
Assessment
GED; a very high credentials bar, indeed!
NOTE: My friend and colleague, the late great Dick Wagner JD CFP™ who wrote extensively about financial planning as a “profession”, would be mortified.
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