u/Professional-Math482

Hey guys, I’m an Economics major going into my last year of undergrad. A year ago I was charged with petty larceny after stealing food from a Walmart. I know it was stupid and I’ve since gotten counsel and done community service to receive an ACD (Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal), where the case will be dismissed and sealed from my record soon.

I’ve been interested in pursuing a career in finance, and have been studying for my SIE, and plan to sit for the Series 65 before graduation to give myself a leg up when I have to get licensed and enter the job market soon. However, I just realized that FINRA and most banks and stuff actually fingerprint you during background checks, and my previous charge, even though “sealed” would definitely come up and I’d have to disclose it.

With the job market being as tough as it is, I wonder if it’s even worth it to continue pursuing this path being that I am labeled untrustworthy, especially because it was theft. Wondering if anyone has any advice if it’s over for me in finance or any alternative paths I could take.

Really bummed about this because I’ve been enjoying studying for the SIE and finally having a path to pursue.

Hey guys, I’m an Economics major going into my last year of undergrad. A year ago I was charged with petty larceny after stealing food from a Walmart. I know it was stupid and I’ve since gotten counsel and done community service to receive an ACD (Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal), where the case will be dismissed and sealed from my record soon.

I’ve been interested in pursuing a career in finance, and have been studying for my SIE, and plan to sit for the Series 65 before graduation to give myself a leg up when I have to get licensed and enter the job market soon. However, I just realized that FINRA and most banks and stuff actually fingerprint you during background checks, and my previous charge, even though “sealed” would definitely come up and I’d have to disclose it.

With the job market being as tough as it is, I wonder if it’s even worth it to continue pursuing this path being that I am labeled untrustworthy, especially because it was theft. Wondering if anyone has any advice if it’s over for me in finance/banking or any alternative paths I could take. Thanks

Hey guys, I’m an Economics major going into my last year of undergrad. A year ago I was charged with petty larceny after stealing food from a Walmart. I know it was stupid and I’ve since gotten counsel and done community service to receive an ACD (Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal), where the case will be dismissed and sealed from my record soon.

I’ve been interested in pursuing a career in finance, and have been studying for my SIE, and plan to sit for the Series 65 before graduation to give myself a leg up when I have to get licensed and enter the job market soon. However, I just realized that FINRA and most banks and stuff actually fingerprint you during background checks, and my previous charge, even though “sealed” would definitely come up and I’d have to disclose it.

With the job market being as tough as it is, I wonder if it’s even worth it to continue pursuing this path being that I am labeled untrustworthy, especially because it was theft. Wondering if anyone has any advice if it’s over for me in finance or any alternative paths I could take.

Really bummed about this because I’ve been enjoying studying for the SIE and finally having a path to pursue.

Hey guys, I’m an Economics major going into my last year of undergrad. A year ago I was charged with petty larceny after stealing food from a Walmart. I know it was stupid and I’ve since gotten counsel and done community service to receive an ACD (Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal), where the case will be dismissed and sealed from my record soon.

I’ve been interested in pursuing a career in finance, and have been studying for my SIE, and plan to sit for the Series 65 before graduation to give myself a leg up when I have to get licensed and enter the job market soon. However, I just realized that FINRA and most banks and stuff actually fingerprint you during background checks, and my previous charge, even though “sealed” would definitely come up and I’d have to disclose it.

With the job market being as tough as it is, I wonder if it’s even worth it to continue pursuing this path being that I am labeled untrustworthy, especially because it was theft. Wondering if anyone has any advice if it’s over for me in finance or any alternative paths I could take.

Really bummed about this because I’ve been enjoying studying for the SIE and finally having a path to pursue.