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Personal Financial Advisor

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Personal Financial Advisor

RIASEC Code: ECS
Lexile Range: 1310L–1480L
Education Required: Usually bachelor’s degree or certificate after college
Expected Salary:
Career Cluster: Finance
Career Pathway: Securities and Investments

Personal financial advisors use their knowledge of tax and investment strategies, securities, insurance, pension plans, and real estate to help clients create financial plans. They interview clients to determine their current income, expenses, insurance coverage, tax status, financial objectives, risk tolerance, or other information needed to develop a financial plan. They recommend strategies in cash management, insurance coverage, investment planning, or other areas to help them achieve their financial goals. They may also buy and sell financial assets for clients.

Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. </li Key Skills

Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
 — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Mathematics — Using mathematics to solve problems.
Persuasion — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.