| Financial advising is a rewarding career that has grown | | | | companies offer complete training programs to those |
| rapidly as baby boomers near retirement. According | | | | motivated to succeed. Previous experience working |
| to Money magazine, financial advisor ranks #3 in its | | | | with clients is very helpful because financial advice is |
| "Best Jobs in America" report. With average salary | | | | all about developing relationships with clients. Once |
| hovering above $120,000, there is no question why | | | | you know the client's dreams and goals, you can |
| financial advisor is one of the best jobs in America. | | | | develop a financial plan to help them achieve financial |
| Financial advisors provide advice relating to | | | | success. |
| investment strategy, mutual funds, bonds, and | | | | Financial advisors are usually paid on a commission or |
| stocks. Using this knowledge to provide retirement | | | | fee structure in addition to salary. Often this makes |
| advice and estate planning is crucial to client success. | | | | the first years of financial advising tough because |
| Clients will discuss often need to change investment | | | | you are still building your clientele. Look for financial |
| strategies based on major events such as marriage, | | | | companies that offer starting financial advisors help |
| having kids, and retirement. A financial advisor's | | | | by supplementing fees and commissions with a higher |
| recommendations will help make these transitions | | | | starting salary. Over time, your fees and commissions |
| easier. | | | | will grow as your client list grows and the remaining |
| Beginning a career as a financial advisor is easy. | | | | salary will be a small portion of your income. |
| Because of the high demand, many financial | | | | |