First Advantage - Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

	Frequently Asked Questions <what you need to know>
		Q What is FA Recruiting Services, LLC? > We are the first affiliate of a major clearing company to provide dedicated recruiting services for both financial advisors and a nationwide network of broker-dealers. Q What is your relationship to Wachovia? > We are a non broker-dealer affiliate of First Clearing, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Wachovia Securities Financial Holdings, LLC and one of the leading correspondent clearing firms in the country. Q What recruiting services do you offer? > We match financial advisors with broker-dealer correspondents of First Clearing. We work directly with you to select firms that best meet your career and lifestyle goals. And through our affiliation with First Clearing, we also provide workshops to educate financial advisors on First Clearing's comprehensive suite of products and operational and technical services. Q What's the First Clearing advantage? > As an affiliate of one of the nation's largest retail brokerage firms, First Clearing provides access to leading-edge products and technology. No other correspondent clearing firm can provide the same level of dedicated retail brokerage support to help you compete in today's marketplace. Q Who are First Clearing's correspondents? > First Clearing prides itself on clearing for a wide range of broker-dealers. First Clearing clears for independent contractor firms as well as many employee-based firms. Whether you're looking for traditional retail, institutional or fee-based firms, there is a broker-dealer within the universe of firms, to whom First Clearing provides services, that will complement any line of business. Q Are there any differences in the products or services offered by the various channels? > First Clearing provides financial advisors of its correspondents with access to the same products and services that have made our affiliate, Wachovia Securities, LLC, one of the largest brokerage firms in the country. Q What will the selection process entail? > A representative of FA Recruiting Services will meet with you to determine your overall business needs and goals. We take into consideration your experience, skill set, lifestyle needs and personality traits. Based upon our analysis and conversations, we will provide you with a short list of firms that match your preferences. Q How can I get started performing due diligence on the firms I'm considering? > We can help guide you through this critical process. In addition to the broker-dealer's website, there is regulatory information available on the NASD website. And typically a visit to the firm you may be considering is recommended. Q What will be your level of involvement throughout the selection process? > Our relationship with First Clearing's broker-dealer clients allows us to match prospects with broker-dealers. FA Recruiting Services will act as a facilitator between parties but makes no representation as to the mutual suitability of the parties to each other. The hiring choice will eventually be made solely between you and the firm. Q How can I contact you? > You can contact us toll free at 1-888-246-7341 or by emailing our Recruiting Administration Manager. A representative from FA Recruiting Services will be happy to provide you with more in-depth information about our recruiting services and our broker-dealer clients. All inquiries are confidential.

FA Recruiting Services, LLC, is a non broker-dealer affiliate of First Clearing, LLC a wholly owned subsidiary of

Wachovia Securities Financial Holdings, LLC. Š2008 FA Recruiting Services, LLC.