FAQs

How much does it cost to affiliate with your firm?
FSC's affiliation fee is $11.27 per day. This fee covers advisors' technology fees to do business, Errors and Omission Insurance, and FINRA fidelity bond.

Do you have a minimum production requirement?
FSC has a requirement of $100,000 of previous 12 months trailing gross dealer concessions. If your production is less than $100,000, we still may be able to place you within FSC. Contact our recruiting team to discuss your unique business scenario today.

How many advisors and home office staff does FSC have?
FSC has approximately 1,200 advisors across the United States with more than 200 home office staff based in Atlanta, GA.

Do you have a list of products you offer?
Yes, please click here for a listing of our approved products

Do you have an awards conference for top producers and or an annual education conference?
Yes, FSC holds an annual top producer conference for those individuals who qualify. FSC also holds an annual education and business conference for all advisors to attend.

What is your payout?
FSC's payout is competitive among the industry leaders. If you have $250,000 or more of previous year production, we’d like to discuss the possibility of opening your own branch. If your production is under $250,000 we encourage you to contact us so we can introduce you to our local branch managers near you.

Can I work out of my home office or do you have space in an office?
FSC has over 1,200 registered advisors throughout the U.S. You are welcome to work out of your home, or contact us to find an office near you.

What firm do you clear through? Do you have more background on this clearing firm?
FSC offers brokerage clearing support through Pershing, LLC, the world’s largest provider of brokerage services to independent professionals. Learn more about Pershing LLC

Do you allow an advisor to have his/her own Registered Investment Advisor?
Through FSC's open architecture platform we allow an advisor the flexibility of having his or her own RIA, or the ability to operate under the firm’s Corporate RIA.

Do you have an Insurance Division?
Yes, through FSC's Insurance Services Division you can utilize top carriers and partners to help increase your insurance production. Also, this production counts towards your overall production goals when qualifying for top producer trips and awards conferences.