You can probably make around $65 - 95k depending on your territory- if you're new it'll be on the low end as you'll most likely get a less lucrative territory.  It's a great career path if you like to travel and work hard.  It's important to be thick-skinned and take nothing personally.  The asset mgmt firms have turned the corner from hard sales to bringing "value" to FA's.  Be creative and buy into whatever that "value-add" is and you'll do well.

Is your intent to become an external wholesaler eventually?  I think deskdads salary numbers are a little high.  I would say that it is between $55 - $85.  In all reality your pay is usually base (1/2) + commission (1/2) - so the 55-85 could be higher or lower.  I agree that these asset managers have turned the corner and are much more focused on adding value but you are still required to make 50-100 dials a day.  As in all things in life it depends on your attitude and the environment you work in.  For the most part the sales desk environment can be a lot of fun.