How Do I Become A Financial Advisor

I have no college degree but have strong skills in dealing 1 on 1 with clients. Ive never worked for a bank or a financial firm. I am currently the Service Manager at Ethan Allen Home Interiors and speak and sit with clients on a daily basis. I would like to learn how to become an Advisor and get into a good firm and work my way up the ladder. Are there any training classes or anything I can do to work towards that? I am 23 years old and living in Clearwater, Fl. Can anybody help me?

education education education - go to school, get certified. Rule number one, go to school (College) and talk to a Counselor. Ask them what to do, based on your inspirations and they will guide you to step one.

Step two - work for a firm willing to educate you and train you. That plus school is your ticket to your goal.

My first job was fine because the second I got in, I spent two weeks in training. I have added 20 years to my experience plus numerous certificates on software upgrades etc has taken me up the ladder slowly but surely.

Good luck!

2007-06-27 10:37:22 by coolguy3721

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and what the pay. I am no studying account and i want to become a financial advisor please help me thanks .

Depends on the kind of financial advisor you want to be the path could be really different.

If you want to be an independent, you will have to setup and register your own company. Pass either Series 65 or 66 exams. Register yourself as an investment adviser with your firm. Follow all compliance and regulations as far as paper work, accounting, audit etc. You may wish to start working on CFP certification to broaden your skills and increase your credibility.

You could also work for a true financial advisory firm (i.e. a fee only financial advising). You will still have to pass Series 65. The company will take care of your registration. You may still have to take Series 6 depending on your responsibility and scope of contact with clients.

If you want to be a financial advisor for an investment firm like Fidelity, Merrill Lynch etc. This role is a glorified sells position. You will need to pass Series 6 and 7 in order to sale stock, mutual fund and insurance (depending on the company's product). You will need to pass Series 66 to be eligible to register as both Investment advisor and Security Agent.

For more information, consult http://www.nasaa.org/home/index.cfm

Best wishes.

2007-09-18 07:19:36 by hitler is coming to get ya

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I'm a junior attending a university. My major is managerial finance. I'm interested in becoming a financial advisor or analyst. Outside of my studies I play around with the stock market and have been fairly successful. I put together a project explaining the importance of retirement explaining the how to's on how to pick what's right for you: various mutual funds, ira's, etc. My teacher loved it. The kids on campus know me for making making financial talk simple and easy and "attractive." Several people have told me if I become a financial planner, advisor, analyst, they'd definitely trust me w/their money. I'm excited about having a career in that field but don't get enough guidance @ my school (career center, etc.) I'm looking for internships, but it's difficult in Mississippi (I keep trying.) I'm trying to make myself look attractive for employers. What else can I do to bring to the table to become a financial planner, advosor, analyst...and YES, I am going to graduate school!!!

Gain as much experience as you can when attending school. Learn different types of funds and stocks, especially the ones your local banks provide for their clients. Study for those. If you are not shy, you can go and talk to someone at the bank and gather some useful information?

2007-04-14 19:08:30 by queenitra00

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I am currently a Senior Math Major at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo and I am also interning as an Accounts Receivable Analyst. I would like to about becoming a financial advisor. Where do I start?

Check out Kaplan University.com (I'm not affiliated with them) to get information on becoming a certifed financial planner.

You might also consider taking your Series 7 (stock broker) or Series 65 (investment advisor) tests. Search on Series 7 test or Series 65 test to find home study courses. You can also check on the SEC web site for details on qualifying criteria.

2006-07-12 14:25:08 by charlitacr

I'm just curious to understand how exactly to become a financial advisor and once you are one, how do you become one of the best?

At the bottom-most rung, you only need to pass the NASD exams. But you'd be surprised how many can't.

The top-most rung is the ChFC. Ten graduate level college courses and an examination. CFP has more marketing exposure, but they only take half the courses and the exam is nothing like as hard.

But qualifications are only part of the game. You've got to be sharp, and you've got to be honest with yourself and with your clients. You have to make a habit of thinking about all the consequences of everything. I know ChFCs and CFPs that I wouldn't trust with a nickel, and baby Series 6s I'd trust with everything, because ethics and mental habits are everything.

2006-09-08 16:56:37 by EYB