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December 28, 2010

Jobs in Demand: personal financial advisers

Outlook: Employment of personal financial advisers is expected to increase 30 percent over the 2008-18 decade, much faster than the average for all occupations.

Pay: The 1,140 personal financial advisers in the Seattle-Bellevue-Tacoma area earned a median wage of $84,630 in 2008.

The job: Personal financial advisers assess the financial needs of clients and assist them with investments, tax laws, retirement planning, education expenses and insurance decisions. They usually have to find their own customers and spend time marketing their services. Many are licensed to sell stocks, bonds and insurance products.

Training: A bachelor’s or graduate degree in accounting, finance, economics or law is preferred. Licenses are needs to sell stocks, bonds and insurance policies.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

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