Advise clients on financial plans utilizing 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 to establish investment strategies.
Top Industries of Employment
| Area |
Employment** Total |
Hourly Wage | Annual | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | Entry | Experienced | Mean | Entry | Experienced | ||
| Missouri | 1,950 | 28.10 | 10.66 | 36.83 | 58,450 | 22,160 | 76,600 |
| Joplin MSA | 10 | 43.24 | 13.75 | 57.98 | 89,930 | 28,610 | 120,590 |
| Columbia MSA | 30 | 35.42 | 16.82 | 44.72 | 73,680 | 34,990 | 93,030 |
| Springfield MSA | 120 | 36.54 | 12.88 | 48.38 | 76,010 | 26,780 | 100,630 |
| St Louis MSA | 550 | 32.41 | 15.17 | 41.03 | 67,410 | 31,550 | 85,340 |
| Northwest Region* | 20 | 23.90 | 16.08 | 27.81 | 49,706 | 33,448 | 57,834 |
| Ozark Region* | 120 | 36.54 | 12.88 | 48.38 | 76,010 | 26,781 | 100,624 |
| Southwest Region* | 10 | 43.24 | 13.75 | 57.98 | 89,931 | 28,608 | 120,593 |
| St. Louis County* | 280 | 41.60 | 16.22 | 54.29 | 86,519 | 33,728 | 112,915 |
| Area | Employment ** | Change 2000-2010 |
Annual Avg Openings |
Long-term Outlook |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Estimated | 2010 Projected | Number | Percent | |||
| Missouri | 3,100 | 3,910 | 810 | 26.13 | 117 | Great |
| St Louis MSA | 1,020 | 1,270 | 250 | 24.51 | 37 | Good |
| Central Region* | 130 | 180 | 50 | 38.46 | 8 | Good |
| Northeast Region* | 40 | 40 | .00 | 1 | Caution | |
| Northwest Region* | 50 | 60 | 10 | 20.00 | 1 | Caution |
| Ozark Region* | 110 | 150 | 40 | 36.36 | 5 | Good |
| Southwest Region* | 50 | 60 | 10 | 20.00 | 2 | Caution |
* - Workforce Investment Areas
** - Why are the employment levels different for the same occupation?
This profession generally requires Bachelor's degree
in one of the following
Finance, General
Financial Planning and Services