Personal Financial Advisors
Advise clients on financial plans using knowledge of tax and investment strategies, securities, insurance, pension plans, and real estate. Duties include assessing clients' assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, and financial objectives. May also buy and sell financial assets for clients.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Personal Financial Advisors to increase by 1.4% between 2024 and 2034, from 299,400 to 303,500 jobs. Its estimate of 17,100 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($105,070), education (Bachelor's degree), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
299,400
Projected employment (2034)
303,500
Projected change (2024–2034)
1%
Annual openings (projected average)
17,100
Pay & Preparation
$105,070
Bachelor's degree
None
Long-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Active Listening (4.12/5) • Reading Comprehension (4.12/5) • Speaking (4/5) • Writing (3.88/5) • Critical Thinking (3.75/5) • Mathematics (3.62/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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