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