Q. What is FA Recruiting Services, LLC?

A. 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?

A. We are a non broker-dealer affiliate of First Clearing, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Wachovia Securities Financial Holdings, LLC. First Clearing is one of the leading correspondent clearing firms in the country.

Q. What recruiting services do you offer?

A. We connect 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. Who are First Clearing's correspondents?

A. First Clearing prides itself on clearing for a wide range of broker-dealers, including 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 First Clearing's universe of firms that will complement your practice.

Q. Are there any differences in the products or services offered by the various channels?

A. First Clearing provides all its correspondent firms and their financial advisors 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. A representative of FA Recruiting Services will meet with you to determine your overall business needs and goals. We take into consideration your experience, business mix, 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?

A. FA Recruiting does much of the due diligence work for you by matching you with a select group of firms that meet your criteria and facilitating introductions with key management at each firm. We can also help guide you through key steps in your evaluation process by providing a checklist of recommended activities.

Q. What will be your level of involvement throughout the selection process?

A. 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 get started?

A. Connect with us toll free at 1-888-246-7341 or by emailing Laura Bennström. 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.