What is a financial advisor?
You’re too young to plan your own retirement, but this career would allow you to help people live comfortably when they’re older. Financial advisors know a lot about making smart investments. They advise people on how to turn the money and properties they have now into much more money later, so they have it when they need it. Financial advisors can work in a variety of roles, from selling stocks and bonds to managing people’s money to analyzing the best investments. If you like working with money (and doubling it!) this could be the career for you.

How much education do you need?
Most financial advisor careers require a bachelor’s degree.

Does this career fit your personality type?
This career is great for enterprising, conventional and social types.

SKILLS YOU NEED

Brain Power Get thinking! This career requires you to do financial research, solve financial problems and help people make money. Math Crunching numbers and keeping financial records is a major part of a financial advisor’s job. Leadership Knowing how to help people make good financial decisions will help you succeed in this field and win new business! Time Mastery The value of investments change every second of the day. You have to stay on top of things to make the most money for clients. Writing Good writing skills are essential to documenting your financial advise and communicating well with your peers and clients. Teamwork Being a good team player means working well with other financial advisors and your clients to make good financial decisions. Creativity You need creativity to solve tricky problems and come up with new ways to help people make more money with less.

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