About 2-3 Phone interviews that take an hour each typically. I started the process by walking in to existing FA's office asking about the career and if he liked the company. That started the process for me. I think this is better than applying online initially. The FA gets credit for recommending you and I believe it may help the process and perhaps expedite the process. You do have to complete an online detailed application. Need to get fingerprinted. Entire process probably takes about 2 months before they extend an offer of employment. People doing recruiting or interviews are very nice and pleasant.

Interview process first consists of numerous dinner events, all very laid back where you get to learn more about the company and the advisors in the region, and they get to learn more about you. If you keep getting invited back to dinners, consider it progress in the interview process. Honestly, the best, most effective interview process.