I think clients judge me because I look young.

Have any of you guys who are financial advisor been in a situation where you feel like you are being judged or questioned because you look (physically) inexperienced? How do you combat this situation?

Okta duckingbay Jun 24, 2019

Grow a beard

PayPal yeif66 Jun 24, 2019

This seriously works. I grew a beard and folks started respecting what I said more and even younger devs look up to me. Only thing is I'm their same age, just look a lot older

LinkedIn nubody Jun 24, 2019

Wear a fake white big beard, it works

E*Trade cbEV72 Jun 24, 2019

This issue will resolve itself over time

Microsoft kebabs Jun 24, 2019

Stubble. Grow stubble

Apple Snut Ella Jun 24, 2019

Count your blessing on looking young. It won’t last forever.

Morgan Stanley itUB7 Jun 24, 2019

Often, yes. I compensate by learning a lot through others experiences and simplifying our language to clients/prospects. If they ask, I got an answer but not again will I show them how much we know without them asking.

Bank of America Private Bank EmprrGent2 Jun 24, 2019

Yes.

Farmers Insurance pitchers10 Jun 24, 2019

Appearing younger and humorous nature kill you forever ... in a face to face interview (sorry forgot to add the last few words)

Capital One 257jdx Jun 24, 2019

What?

Bank of America Private Bank EmprrGent2 Jun 24, 2019

Actually, it will lower the bar to your advantage so you can go in for the raise. 🤙

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mLKjr85 Jun 24, 2019

Start doing drugs. That'll fix it.

Russell Investments OUqB61 Jun 24, 2019

Be good at what you do.

Northwestern Mutual Anonxxx123 Jun 24, 2019

Been there done that, no one doubts you anymore than yourself. Get over it. Know your craft, go get a CFP