or if they outlawed razor blades then only outlaws would have razor blades!!!

[quote=noggin] This guy has one client that he manages over 30M in Munis for.....[/quote]

Now we know you're lying. At Jones you don't "manage" anything. You just sell stuff until you can convince people to buy something different.

When I was in college in the eighties I was at a party where I was tempted to try cocaine, but them I saw they were using razor blades and thought “Oh my god I might cut myself”, so I ran from the party scooping up band aids on my way.

Sorry I’m cracking myself up.

Happy Friday.

Maxstud, you are right on that this is what a company does when you worked FOR them. When Jones did this to me on my d-day it was clear I was never the business owner they told me I was.

[quote=Maxstud]Foot,


I don't know how business operates in your part of the country but where I live the procedure that most companies follow when someone leaves the company are usually pretty consistent.  The person's name is removed from the company directory, their computer access is terminated as well as their e-mail.  Another person in the company is assigned to cover their duties until a replacement can be hired.  Anyone outside the company that may have had business with the departing person is contacted to let them know who will be handling the business going forward.  If the person left on good terms there may be a farewell happy hour for them to say goodbye. The company then continues with business as usual.  Seems pretty straight forward to me.

[quote=footsoldier]

Max-

his BOA (a friend of the departing FA) was asked by a StL GP to go to the hardware store and purchase a box of razor blades to etch his name off the door.

She refused because she was afraid she might cut herself.

Maxxie calm down dude....

I am just the messenger. If you want to get to the nitty gritty you and I are replaceable period. Clients can leave anytime they want. If I want out now,I can sell my book to somebody.

You have to look for another job. I'll take my option any day.

Really where did you book come from?

[quote=CIBforeveryone]

Maxstud, you are right on that this is what a company does when you worked FOR them. When Jones did this to me on my d-day it was clear I was never the business owner they told me I was.

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Seriously, you really didn't know your were an employee?  Has anyone told you that Santa Claus is a myth?  Wow, I really can't believe you were that naive/

[quote=footsoldier]

Maxxie calm down dude…

I am just the messenger. If you want to get to the nitty gritty you and I are replaceable period. Clients can leave anytime they want. If I want out now,I can sell my book to somebody.

You have to look for another job. I'll take my option any day.

Max-

If my clients were to leave, then obviously I could not include them in my revenue stream. That is truly what is for sale. If I service them, and they remain good loyal clients , they would have no reason to leave. But yeah, they could...and that's why I treat them with respect and provide them with direction and service.

If you are leaving Jones, one interesting result of the transition is you will find out who really finds value in your service and suprisingly who doesn't.

Regarding doorknocking. No different than calling a 1000 numbers. It's just more personal and it does work. It also helps Jones GP's find people that are strong willed and can take rejection.

Kind of like the tone of your questions (strong willed). I will prefer to call you passionate. I think at some point you may find yourself questioning management, and when you do the training you have received can foster a very lucrative career independently. Maybe you can do it at Jones, and good luck, but for me, now, I could never ever imagine my life working for someone else.

We should rename the Registed Rep Broker Forums as the Edward Jones forums.

[quote=EDJ to RIA]

[quote=noggin] This guy has one client that he manages over 30M in Munis for.....[/quote]

Now we know you're lying. At Jones you don't "manage" anything. You just sell stuff until you can convince people to buy something different.

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I was using the term loosely, sorry if I offended the great RIA. He has one client that has over 30M in Muni bonds that he SOLD to him. Is that OK?

Farotech-

I can understand why these forums are filled with folks like me who want to make  sure the other side of the story gets aired. I grant you it goes on ad nauseum. There was a time when these threads were useful for business.

Now it appears we are no better than a coffee clutch. I for one am taking a break. I have done all I can do, and now its time for more productive activities.

So long. Footsoldier actually needs to have a new montra. It was my surname on these boards when I was working for Jones because it was how I felt. Now after almost a year at LPL, it doesn't fit any longer.

Like those who have gone before me, Zacko, etc., thanks for the memories.

Good luck to all and farewell.

I shed a tear foot.  Like you, I’m putting down my microphone.  I’ve preached enough, If you read our posts and still want to head to Jones, Go for it.  I was on this forum early in my employment and defended the green and white as much as I now bash them.  It took me 2 years to pull the curtain back, and I’m glad I did.  Good luck in your quest to 100mil and beyond!

I guess this is a retirement party!  I’m done too!

I know the last post on this topic was several weeks ago, but I noticed that no one mentioned “Johnny the Bagger.” Anybody care to comment?

Lol. 

[quote=farotech]I know the last post on this topic was several weeks ago, but I noticed that no one mentioned "Johnny the Bagger." Anybody care to comment?[/quote]