Informational Interviews with Daniel Harvey and James Douglas Financial Advisors UBS Financial Services Inc. Presented by: Joseph Miller Nathan Washington BA 200: Managerial Communications March 25, 2005
Overview UBS Financial Services Inc. Careers Highlights of Interviewees Duties of a Financial Advisor Pros and Cons of Career in Advising What It Takes Career Opportunities at UBS
UBS Financial Services Inc. Profile Parent Company - UBS AG Switzerland-Based Bank Formally Known as PaineWebber Inc. November 2000 Merged with UBS AG
UBS Financial Services Inc. Services Wealth Management Employee Stock Benefits Differed Compensation Consulting Retirement Planning Insurance Products
Financial Advisors Daniel Harvey B.S. Degree from University of Chicago Series 7 and Series 66 Licenses Licensed in Insurance Products Fourth Year as Advisor at UBS Keynote Speaker in 20 Investment Seminars Currently Pursuing CFP Designation
Financial Advisors James Douglas B.S. Degree From University Florida Series 7 and Series 66 Licenses Licensed in Insurance Products Fifth Year as Financial Advisor at UBS Keynote Speaker in 15 Investments Seminars Currently Pursuing CFP Designation
Duties of a Financial Advisor Bring in New Business - 70% Networking Events Referrals From Existing Clients Cold Calling Manage Accounts of Current Clients - 30% Portfolio Reallocation upon Client Request Investment Recommendations
Duties of a Financial Advisor Typical Day 1-2 Hours Reading Current Financial News 1-2 Hours Checking Daily Account Activity 3-5 Hours Client Interaction 3-5 Hours Generating New Leads 3-5 Hours Client Meetings
Pros and Cons Pros Ownership Qualities Compensation Based on Performance Flexible Work Schedule – Set Own Hours Autonomy in Decision Making
Pros and Cons Cons Limitless Workload Difficult to Separate Work and Social Life Compensation Based on Performance Many Ways to Make Mistakes
What It Takes Qualifications B.S. in Business-Related Field Minimum GPA 3.5 (4.0 Scale) Experience in Sales Series 7, Series 66, and Insurance Licenses
What it Takes Attributes Self-Motivated Disciplined Persistent Competitive Spirit Well-Organized
Career Opportunities at UBS Entry-Level Financial Advisor First Two Years Compensation: Base Salary Licensing Requirements Formal Training Progressive Goals for New Business
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