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Personal Financial Advisors

Role Overview

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. Excludes “Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents” (41-3031).

Salary by State (top paying)

State Median salary
New York $167,970
Idaho $136,440
California $128,650
Delaware $128,170
New Jersey $123,690
South Dakota $123,380
Maryland $122,510
Wisconsin $115,680
Washington $112,020
Connecticut $107,030
Illinois $104,310
Pennsylvania $103,290
Indiana $101,670
Massachusetts $101,320
Rhode Island $100,880

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BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), BLS Employment Projections.

Median Annual Salary

$102,140

Projected Growth (10yr)

+9.6%

Avg. annual openings

24.1k

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