Essay About Nasd Series And New York Stock Exchange

Ethical Dilemma in the Workplace
Essay title: Ethical Dilemma in the Workplace
ETHICAL DILEMMA IN THE WORKPLACE
I recall an ethical dilemma I faced as a newly licensed Registered Representative with the brokerage firm Bellamah, Neuhauser & Barrett in the fall of 1997. I had just passed my General Securities Registered Representative Exam (the NASD Series 7). I studied for it since February and passing it meant I could open accounts and execute buy and sell orders for the investing public. Much to my dismay cold calling prospects was tough and convincing them to buy from me seemed even tougher. I talked to experienced stockbrokers at my firm who said every new broker goes through the same trials and tribulations before closing a sale on the telephone with a customer. The Series 7 Exam covered everything from the New York Stock Exchange to rules on margin accounts to National Association of Securities Dealers bylaws. However, the NASD Series 7 didn’t teach a stockbroker on how to sell an intangible product over the telephone or in person. I was learning this through trial and error and it was quite a learning experience. My firm sponsored me for the exam