New to the Financial Services Industry?

Are you new to the financial services industry and unsure if you want to start your career as a financial representative or an advisor? Let's discuss some of the benefits of a career in the financial services industry.

Benefits of Becoming a Financial Representative or an Advisor

Making a Difference in Peoples' Lives

As a financial representative or advisor, you play a big role in peoples’ lives. They look to you for guidance in one of the most important areas in their lives. Which is why we put checks and balances in place to ensure all of our representatives and advisors are putting the client first.

Flexible Career with Opportunity for Growth

A career in this industry is very flexible and dependent on what you want it to be. As a Thoroughbred Advisor, you have the opportunity to do this part-time or full time.

Flexible Work Schedule

The flexibility offered by this career opportunity allows you to create a work/life balance that meets your needs. You will gain above-average opportunities for flexible hours when working with an independent firm like Thoroughbred Advisors.

Unlimited Earning Potential

There is an unlimited earning potential in working as a financial advisor. Over time your hard work, reputation, and brand awareness can help you earn what you're worth.

What does it take to become a successful Financial Representative?

Successful financial representatives come from all types of educational backgrounds and experience levels – from recent college graduates to career changers. While a degree in finance or business isn’t necessary, there are a number of traits you must embody to be a successful financial representative:

You are dependable, competent, inquisitive, motivated, efficient, active and accurate.
You are personable, approachable, generous and caring, with a natural ability to connect and communicate with others and inspire others to be passionate about things you believe in.
You have a track record of success in some area of your life, whether you capped out the earning potential of your current position or were selected as “Teacher of the Year.”
The ability to create, build, and maintain strong relationships with clients and to interact with diverse types of personalities is paramount to success as a financial representative.
It may sound like a cliché, but it is crucial to have a background of integrity so that you can establish yourself as someone worthy of your clients’ trust.
Perhaps the most important trait of successful financial representatives is the ability to be tenacious and the willingness to commit the time and energy that it takes to develop skills, grow in this profession, and better serve clients. The industry rewards hardworking, entrepreneurial types.
Successful financial representatives expand their knowledge base for their own intellectual satisfaction as well as to provide their clients with the best service possible. Staying up to date on the markets, and making sure you’re always one step ahead on product development and evolving investment strategies is key.

And one more...the desire to help

Successful entrepreneurs are motivated primarily by their ability to make an impact. Making a difference by helping others is another benefit of this career path, as financial representatives help their clients do the planning needed to achieve their long-term financial goals.

How We Work with New Financial Representatives

Get Licensed

The track to becoming a Financial Representative starts with getting your NYS Life Accident and Health Insurance License. For those serious about starting their career with us, Thoroughbred Advisors can fully cover the associated costs.

Complete Pre-Licensing Certification Course Online and pass a proctored certification Exam at the Thoroughbred Office. Then pass the state level exam in a testing center and apply for NYS LAH License.

We have seen this process be completed in as little as two weeks, and as long as a few months. This time frame depends on how much time you are able to dedicate to learning and understanding the material.

Get Contracted

Work closely with our Director of Selection and Development and our Managing Partner to decide which affiliation option is best for you.

Full Time Affiliated Contract

Broker Relationship

The contracting process includes typical pre-hire actions like completing an online application, authorizing a background check, and providing previous employment information. In the past, we have seen this process be completed in as little as two weeks, and as long as a month or so.

While You're Waiting for Your Contract...

Attend Weekly Training

Attend in-office training that we host multiple times per week and get engaged with the team while waiting for your contract to process.

Create Your Marketing Strategy

Meet with our Marketing Coordinator to create your personalized Marketing Approach.

Learn About Your New Firm

Familiarize yourself with websites and products that Thoroughbred offers, through research and training modules.

Get Your Tech Compliant

Ensure that you have technology that meets compliance standards. This usually includes Apple products and PCs with Windows 10 Pro.

Join Our Team!

Our Director of Selection and Development will work with you every step of the way!

Courtney Schingledecker

Chief Operations Officer

courtney@thoroughbredadvisors.com

Courtney Schingledecker, Chief of Staff at Thoroughbred Advisors and a visionary leader championing excellence in office and staff management. Discover how she's shaping a brighter future, both professionally and personally.

Abishek Dawson

Financial Representative

347-380-1780

adawson@thoroughbredadvisors.com

Andrew McCallum

Financial Professional

5182564527

amccallum@thoroughbredadvisors.com

Anja Knebl

Financial Professional

323-834-4913

aknebl@thoroughbredadvisors.com

Ashley Merced

Financial Representative

(347) 892 - 6683

amerced@thoroughbredadvisors.com

Ashley Merced is insurance licensed in New York.

Audrey Lee-Gulotty

Financial Services Professional

(518) 606-2088

ALeeGulotty@ThoroughbredAdvisors.com

Audrey Lee-Gulotty is insurance licensed in New York.

Benjamin Marcella

Financial Representative

(518) 949-4205

BMarcella@thoroughbredadvisors.com

Brian Marcella is insurance licensed in New York.

Brian Pellegrini, CFA

Registered Representative | Investment Adviser Representative

(718) 541-1358

bpellegrini@thoroughbredadvisors.com

Brian is securities licensed in NY and insurance licensed in MA.

Brie Dollar

Agency Operations and Marketing Assistant - Latham Office

(518) 608-4608

Brie@ThoroughbredAdvisors.com

Cameron Migliori

Financial Representative

(518) 791-6331

cmigliori@thoroughbredadvisors.com

Carla Johnson

Agency Operations Assistant - Latham Office

(518) 608-4608

carla@thoroughbredadvisors.com

Christian Wardell

Financial Professional

856-630-9845

cwardell@thoroughbredadvisors.com

Christopher Bermudez

Financial Professional

551-556-9577

Bermudez_Christopher@nlgroupmail.com

Dallas Betts

Financial Representative

518-817-3562

dbetts@thoroughbredadvisors.com

Daniel Jason

Financial Professional

(315) 416-1860

djason@thoroughbredadvisors.com

Daniel Reitz

Financial Advisor

(610) 217-1655

dreitz@thoroughbredadvisors.com

Darren Conte

Financial Advisor

(518) 567-6118

darren@thoroughbredadvisors.com

Deirdre Gibbons

Marketing Strategist & Campaign Manager

(518) 394-0329

dgibbons@thoroughbredadvisors.com

Dilan Solorzano

Financial Professional

973-653-0090

dsolorzanobeita@ThoroughbredAdvisors.com

Dilan is insurance licensed in New York.

Dustin Conte

Financial Advisor

(518) 821-7560

dustin@thoroughbredadvisors.com

Dustin Conte is insurance licensed in the state of NY.

Dylan Estrada

Financial Representative

(973)-870-1464

destrada@thoroughbredadvisors.com

Dylan Estrada is insurance licensed in New York.

Edward Noble

Financial Representative

(516) 439-6874

enoble@thoroughbredadvisors.com

Edward Noble is insurance licensed in New York.

Eric Tobey

Talent Acquisition Associate - Manhattan Office

(914) 588-8198

Eric@ThoroughbredAdvisors.com

Esteban Tobon

Financial Professional

551-486-3449

etobon@thoroughbredadvisors.com

Gary Scofield

Financial Strategist

518-636-6570

gcsski@yahoo.com

1048 State Rt. 9, Suite 2 Queensbury, NY 12804 518-636-6570 The Barn at Center Hill Road 106 Center Hill Rd Manchester Center, VT 05255 802-662-2228 gcsski@yahoo.com

Gillian K. Mullings

Financial Representative

(914) 510-2888

GMullings@thoroughbredadvisors.com

Gillian Mullings is insurance licensed in New York.

Greg Halpin

Senior Recruiting Director

(518) 929-4092

greg@thoroughbredadvisors.com

James McGough

Financial Professional

845-745-9018

jmcgough@thoroughbredadvisors.com

Jaylen Cuevas

Financial Professional

347-439-7331

jcuevas@thoroughbredadvisors.com

Jeff Viola

Financial Representative

516-695-0439

jviola@thoroughbredadvisors.com

Jena Schneider

Financial Services Professional

516-410-5362

jschneider@thoroughbredadvisors.com

Jena is insurance licensed in the following states: NY

Jesse Parks

Financial Advisor

(772) 301-8606

jesse.parks@thoroughbredadvisors.com

Joe Templin

Chief Growth Officer

(518) 461-9825

joe@thoroughbredadvisors.com

Joshua Lochner

Managing Director

(518) 956-0092

joshua@thoroughbredadvisors.com

Joshua Lochner offers securities in New York.

Joshua Ramos Rosa

Financial Professional

(347) 272-4277

jramos@thoroughbredadvisors.com

Kara Koenig

Managing Associate & Registered Representative, Equity Services, Inc.

(518) 522-4999 (voice only)

kara@thoroughbredadvisors.com

Kate Hall

Financial Representative

(571) 419-4498

khall@thoroughbredadvisors.com

Kate Hall is insurance licensed in New York.

Kris Meyrick

Financial Advisor

518-313-0313

Kris@ThoroughbredAdvisors.com

Kyle Ohlidal

Financial Services Professional, Broker Manager

(518) 534-3297

kohlidal@thoroughbredadvisors.com

Kyle Ohidal is insurance licensed in New York.

Lara Smith

Licensing and Compliance Manager

(518) 254-5354

laney@thoroughbredadvisors.com

Lara Smith is a Registered Representative of Equity Services, Inc. Securities are offered solely by Equity Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC. Lara offers securities and is insurance licensed in New York.

Lucas Ferro

Financial Representative

518-396-0481

lferro@thoroughbredadvisors.com

Mario Ramirez

Financial Professional

(551) 338-2099

mramirez@thoroughbredadvisors.com

Mario Ramirez is insurance licensed in New York.

Marley Buffis

Agency Operations Specialist - Latham Office

(518) 290-0990

marley@thoroughbredadvisors.com

Matthew Cattel

Financial Representative

860-990-4213

mcattel@thoroughbredadvisors.com

Max Weber

Agency Operations Specialist - White Plains Office

(914) 428-4000

maxweber@thoroughbredadvisors.com

Max Weber is insurance licensed in Connecticut.

Mineva Chand-Singh

Financial Services Professional

646-498-5000

mchand-singh@thoroughbredadvisors.com

Nicole Conlin

Financial Representative

339-832-6360

nconlin@thoroughbredadvisors.com

Nicole Conlin is insurance licensed in New York.

Nicolette Murray

Financial Advisor

(518) 821-4188

nicolette@thoroughbredadvisors.com

Nikolaus Schultz

Financial Professional

(518) 265-8538

nschultz@thoroughbredadvisors.com

Nina Panetta

Financial Representative

518-461-2223

npanetta@thoroughbredadvisors.com

Noah Sicard

Financial Professional

(518) 928-4373

nsicard@thoroughbredadvisors.com

Owen Li

Financial Professional

646-877-7641

OwenLi@thoroughbredadvisors.com

Rachel McDermott

Financial Planner

518-252-8339

rmcdermott@thoroughbredadvisors.com

Rachel is a Registered Representative and Investment Adviser Representative of, and securities and investment advisory services are offered solely by, Equity Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC. She offers securities and is insurance...

Rad De La Cruz

Financial Representative

(914) 456-0165

rdelacruz@thoroughbredadvisors.com

Rad De La Cruz is insurance licensed in New York.

Raye Varney

Agency Bookkeeper

varney_raye@nlgroupmail.com

Rick Jackson
College Funding Professional

Financial Representative

516-945-7175

516-206-4270

rjackson@collegefundingprofessor.org

Rochelle Busey Caplan

Director of New Business & Underwriting

(973) 930-0560

rochelle@thoroughbredadvisors.com

Sabrina Grassia

Financial Services Professional

(518) 860-8947

grassia_sabrina@nlgroupmail.com

Sandra McCarthy

Financial Representative

201-956-5176

smccarthy@thoroughbredadvisors.com

Sarah Hills

Financial Representative

(201) 874-1813

shills@thoroughbredadvisors.com

Sean Relyea

Financial Advisor

518-249-5006

sean@thoroughbredadvisors.com

Sean Relyea is a Registered Representative and Investment Adviser Representative of, and securities and investment advisory services are offered solely by Equity Services, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC, 421 Troy Schenectady Rd, Latham, NY...