Primerica

anyone here work sales in financial services? If so would Primerica be a good place to start?  just to see if its for me? Im thinking them because  that way I can work part time, not have pressure of "making it" w/ big dogs, pop my cherry (learn how to sell financial products), and get licesne (series 6 tho). If all goes well then get on with Edward Jones, Smith Barney, etc get my series 7 and then do it right w/ lesson learned from Primerica. So...whats up?

Series 7 vs 6 is just the scope of the exam and what you can do with the designation, the 6 is more geared towards mutual funds and does not include options.

I dont know of that firm but if you wanted to get on with a larger firm, I would focus on getting a degree from a reputable place as that trumps working at a smaller mutual fund-ish company.

I'm in Maryland and used to work in the industry.  Around here, Primerica did not have a good reputation for the reasons you mentioned.  The guys were part timers and held other full time jobs.  They mainly sold to family and friends and then busted out of the business when those channels ran dry.

The only good thing about Primerica is, if you do join there team, they will sponsor you so you can get your series 6 or 7.  Once you get the license you have a much better chance of marketing yourself to better financial firms.  And yes, Primerica doesnt exactly have a good reputation, just use them to get your license and then peace out.

Pyramid Scheme.