Da,

I responded back when DC posted, but I will respond once more. DC is a

knucklehead. I can’t believe anyone would actually talk/write like he did.

I have never, ever heard someone from our firm talk like that, even

privately. Yes, some have a distorted sense of reality in some cases

(some newbies buy too much into the "our way is the only way"

mentality), but most of us (including myself) are excited about the

possibility of earning our CFP’s, about getting an expanded fee-based

platform, and in general moving beyond the GE bonds, P&G stock, and

preferred funds (though I do admit that our preferred funds are generally

pretty good).



EDJ endeavors to promote pride within the firm, which is fine. I enjoy

working for a firm that is a partnership, where people have a vested

interest and general pride in the company. I think some of them go a

little too far with it, but hey, what are you gonna do? I think it’s

important to note that what we hear on these forums is not necessarily

the “norm” within the firm (though it does exist).