23 Looking to get hired or go through a program to become a Financial Advisor
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My brother in law is a financial adviser, and he got his bachelors degree in business finance before he landed his first job.\n\nGood luck!
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A good starting point is the Planner Search feature of the Financial Planning Association's website. (www.fpa.net)\n\nEven if you don't win the big jackpot, a financial planner is a good idea.
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I am really glad that you want to motivate your skills but in my company if someone doens't have the execptional level on basic computer programs - there is no start the job.  These programs have been around for 20 years now.  I love the go and get it done - and if you check with any schools in your area - both high schools and college - most will have adult classes that you can take that you don't have to be enrolled in full time to get into.  \n\nFor others out there, if you are are 17-20 yrs old person there is no reason why you should not be able to do intermediate level work in Word, Excel, and Access.  At least be able to use the help file and post information on the internet so that someone across the BIG POND is able to look it up and make decisions within a few minutes.  \n\nFor what I will refer to NON traditional students - which since these programs have been taught for 10 or so years no in the school system-I suggest you get on some books and learn them if you have graduated within the last 10-15 years.  For everyone else see the above advice.  I live in an area where 4 high schools give classes for those 35 and older for free - as many times as you would like to take them.  (You have to buy a book around 35 dollars) and the colleges teach the higher level classes on weekends - the materials are about $35 as well.  There are 6 colleges locally three of which teach the class for 5-10 dollars a person.
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If in UK. Consult a Independent Financial Adviser. The first interview is free they can survey the entire market place and get you the best deal for you. Just put in IFA and the area you live in to your tool bar and it will give you a list of people to contact. Some of the best companies only deal through independents
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http://www.careers-in-finance.com/ib.htm
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I recently retired from the real estate business in Central Florida after 27 years. For the past two years I have been offering free business mentoring services to young entrepreneurs. I can offer a variety of small business ideas depending on your personal interest and abilities. I will also make myself available for consultations by email or phone. I do not charge for these services.\n\nI must tell you that it is very difficult to get any (legal) business into a positive cash flow position that would be equivalent to your full time job. Most businesses take at least a few months to a year or more to start generating that kind of income. Can you afford to wait?\n\nIf you want to know more, please feel free to write to Bruce at boatclub@go.com . I will you help if I can.
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Since this is in the business section, I have to assume you want help with a business or financial problem.  Generally, that would be a CPA, CFP, or a lawyer.  Someone that has completed the requirements necessary to get a highly professional certification such as these will give you high quality help, remain truthful, and keep their word to you.  \n\nThat said, maybe I can help?  I have completed the requirements to sit for the CPA exam and you can contact me at:  refundaccounting@ (the name of this site)\n\nIf not, perhaps I can point you in the right direction.
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Go to work for Countrywide Financial.
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You may consider to study through online mode. Please view below web pages:\n\nhttp://www.icledu.org/PFC/main.htm (Professional Financial Qualification Program)\n\nhttp://www.icledu.org/YU/CDLP.htm (including MBA in Financial Management at affordable fee)
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the Salvation Army, local Churches,and ask the Human Resource Office near where you live.Don't wait too long they get their quota filled quickly...Good luck
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You definitely ought to look into some accounting or bookkeeping classes. You can make a great career of it, but there's much to learn. Good luck!
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try mortgage loan officer
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A whole bunch, check out BPP professional education's site on:\n\nhttp://www.bppfinancialservices.com/website/default.aspx\n\nIt details the courses for:\n\nCFA (Charterted Financial Analyst)\nIMC (Investment Management Certificate)\nSII Dip (Securities and Investment Institute Diplomas)\n\nAlso IAQ (Investment Administration Qualification) and IFA qualifications.\n\nCould always give them a call (their numbers on the site) as they're a helpful bunch.
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Get from behind that computer and hit the pavement. You need to approach this the old fashioned way. Go to every financial institution in your area with a resume cover letter and several references. Make your face to face mean something. come prepared for an interview that day. If you can get the application in hand finished and if you can find out the name of the person hiring just ask to speak with them when you return the app. with your other things.\nI am sure you know all of this but sometimes we get lazy and rely too much on computers to do all of the work. Good luck.
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Been there!  I started working at a real estate office when I was just 19.  I am also short, and look several years younger than my age.\n\nI am now 23 and holding my own in a professional capacity.  I am also working on my broker's license.  Congrats to you on taking that step...It will be one of the best decisions you ever made!\n\nMy recommendations:\n\n- Dress the part.  Older people in the workforce, especially females, may not come out and say it but they lose respect for younger employees or flagrantly disregard the dress code or come to work with skin showing.  This is true in many professional circles.  If you haven't already, invest in a few good suits (Express has a good selection) and mix it up with collared button down shirts and other professional attire.  \n\n- Co-workers, clients, and the general public are expecting you to trip up because you are young.  Don't let this discourage you.  LEARN AS MUCH AS YOU CAN FROM EVERYONE AROUND YOU...even if you can't stand them!  Know your stuff inside and out and don't be shy about solving problems around the office.  Soon they'll see you're not some dumb kid prancing around looking for a hand-out, but a ready, willing, and able employee capable of handling the workload.\n\n- Pay your dues.  Yes, doing other people's grunt work sucks but it's a necessary evil in corporate America.  Look at grunt work as an opportunity to learn new things about different departments.  Everything you do is essentially a new learning experience, and it should be embraced.  This does not include pouring coffee, but you know what I mean.\n\nBest of luck, and if you need to talk to someone who's been through what you're going through, send me an e-mail at mrs.luca@yahoo.com.
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Lots of different ways . . .\n\no  As already suggested, get a job in sales at a brokerage firm and get your Series 7\n\no  Check out financial advisory firms if giving personal advice is more your preference than sales\n\no  Check out bank trust departments -- lots of potential jobs from sales to advisory to portfolio management (fixed income as well as equities).  A good place to get some hands on investment experience.\n\no  Financial subs of major companies.  Jobs might involve raising funds via sale of short-term debt, cash management, equity and debt financing, etc.\n\no  Check out major financial firms (primarily in NYC) that are involved in merger and acquisition activities (e.g., Morgan Stanley).  If you're really, really good and willing to commit your life to your job, you can make a lot of bucks in this area.\n\nThese are just a few of the alternatives.  Also, keep in mind that you should be willing to take most any job to get your foot in the door.  If you have the educational background, are really smart, have a lot of initiative, and show an affinity for the investment business, you can advance very rapidly.  True invest pros have no (I repeat NO) tolerance for incompetence or lack of drive, but will overwhelm you with opportunity to be successful if you "show the right stuff."  The investment field is not a good choice for the average person or the timid.\n\nBy the way, your engineering degree implies strong quantitative abilities.  This gives you a leg up on your competition and is something of substantial value in the investment arena.
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the cheapest and fastest way I know of is to join the CAB or do a CeMap course.\n\nAll that's required for the former, is for you to call your local CAB (Citizen's Advice Bureau) and they'll send you the appropriate  form to fill in.\n\nIt starts off as voluntary work, with free travel and training in various areas, you'll pick the financial side of things, and I think you can even specialise intow what kind of financial advice you can do.\n\nYou'll have enough training and experience if you do this even part time within two years.\nAnother way of course  is to register to do CeMap training (just google it)\n\nit's relatively cheap compared to the benefits you'd get once you get a job or start business, the average person that gives mortgage advice for example gets an average £10,000 for every sale that results from a talk with him... and of course if you're employed, you don't have to make a sale to get paid, you just have to attend the interview and offer fairly average to good customer service!