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Financial Advisor Program Interview Questions
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Initial assessment - logic questions, pattern recognition Video Hirevue - 6 questions (introduction, why this job/firm, what makes a great financial advisor, explain a time when you disagreed with someone, anything you'd like to add)
Interview Questions: Why UBS and why the Financial Advisor Development Program? (They give you 3 minutes for this one; focus on their wealth management reputation and the local market). Tell me about a time you had to explain a complex financial concept to someone with no prior knowledge. What is a significant achievement you've had in the last year, and what made your performance outstanding? How do you stay current with financial market trends and news? Tell us about a time you faced a setback. How did you handle it and what did you learn? If you had to pitch a stock or a financial product right now, what would it be and why?
How will you develop a book of business and what goals are you setting for yourself 3/5/10years into this position.
Walk me through your resume. How many connections do you think you could help as a financial advisor? What tactics would you use to grow your connections and obtain more clients?
Why do you want to be a Merrill Lynch Advisor?
There were no questions because they didn't start with a phone interview and I decided not to take the exam.
Name some of your greatest achievements with sales at your current job (I am a personal banker currently)
None really. Very open-ended
Why do you want to get into wealth management?
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