One of the things I get complimented on often is that I m able to explain things to people without making them feel insecure. A lot of times people in this field will talk down to people. It is important to be able to explain things to the average or beginning investor. I think women are really good at that, and I think women are less intimidated by another woman. Phyllis A. Aduddell, an investment representative for Edward Jones, Gulfport, has also found some clients are more comfortable with a female financial advisor.
Women tend to give more of a nurturing type presentation.
They tend to take more time in educating people about what is going on, and they listen more carefully. There is a lot of potential for women to advance in the industry that just hasn t been tapped. I try to make women aware of what they can do in the brokerage industry.