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      FINRA Registered Advisors Beware - Insurance Agent New York Life Employee Review

      3.0
      Jan 29, 2026
      Insurance agent
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      Fantastic opportunity to learn insurance products and their appropriate applications.

      Cons

      FINRA licensed advisors will not be allowed to provide non insurance products to their clients for as long as their first year of employment regardless of tenure in financial services industry. Firm will intentionally "slow walk" the transfer of in force FINRA licenses from previous employers in an effort to force the sell of insurance products.

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      New York Life Response
      3mo
      Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We take your concerns seriously and would like further information. We encourage you to email us at helpusimprove@newyorklife.com if you would like to share specific details about your experience.

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      5.0
      Jun 12, 2026
      Senior representative
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      They provide good benefits to employees.

      Cons

      The career ladder internally is limited.

      5.0
      Oct 9, 2015
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Right out of college, I had an opportunity with the New York Life. Being young I felt that I was at a disadvantage but I worked hard, I was relentless, and ambitious. My first full year, I was able to make a six-figure income. It wasn't easy but is medical school easy? Is law school easy? The training and development at New York Life was unmatched. I knew nothing about the Insurance and Financial Services industry until I was given an opportunity at New York Life and the training was exceptional and has led me to the success I have today.

      Cons

      You have to work hard, be relentless, entrepreneurial, invest a lot of time and effort into the business and above all, expect a higher standard of living and strive towards that goal every single day.

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      New York Life Response
      9y
      Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback – we appreciate it. As you say, a successful career as an agent requires dedication and commitment. For many, including you, the professional rewards are worth it. But we do understand that starting out in this career is not always easy. That’s why we offer new agents continuous training and support, to give them the advantages they need to succeed.
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