Financial advisors come from all different backgrounds. However, there are certain skills and character traits that lead them to a successful career. Those that seek to develop those skills and traits can position themselves for a career that has the potential to be extremely rewarding.
The Right Fit
You'll build your business by talking to people, so being outgoing and confident is a plus. Because you're dealing with finances, integrity and discretion are critical, as well as a head for numbers. You're your own boss, so it helps if you are driven to succeed
Not the Typical Salesperson
As a Barnum financial advisor, your focus in not "selling", but on planning and consulting. Understanding your clients needs and goals, educating them, and helping them determine what they need to do to have financial stability, reach their goals and financially support the lifestyle they choose.
The Entrepreneur
Be your own boss. As an advisor, your earning potential is unlimited. You'll enjoy the freedom of a flexible schedule and control over your own business. You'll gain the skills to keep your own financial house in excellent order and have a career you can be proud of - helping others.
Build A Business
It can be extremely fulfilling and rewarding to build a business of your own. It doesn’t matter whether you have a background in finance or business – there is a need for financial advisors with intelligence, integrity, and a good work ethic.
Make a Difference
Financial advisors are like family doctors for finances. They help clients stay financially healthy with strategies, planning, and advice. Like a physician, an advisor can make a life-saving difference for clients--for example, ensuring they can afford their dream retirement or are protected in case of loss. It can be extremely fulfilling and rewarding to build a business of your own. It doesn’t matter whether you have a background in finance or business – there is a need for financial advisors with intelligence, integrity, and a good work ethic.
Huge Opportunity
According to a Pershing study, over the next 10 years about 237,000 new financial advisors will need to enter the industry in order to meet the demand and replace advisors who are retiring and exiting the business. This is a huge opportunity for you as a young professional joining the industry.
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