Anora Gaudiano's path to becoming a financial advisor is different from that of most people in the industry. She spent nearly 20 years as a journalist before switching gears and embarking on a career ...

Stephen Maggard, a financial advisor with Abacus Planning Group in Columbia, South Carolina, was an Army officer who transitioned to financial planning in 2019 after taking some CFP classes. And now ...

In some ways, being a financial advisor is like being a therapist: You share in your clients' biggest life events -- like having a baby, retiring and handling inheritance -- and are often tasked with ...

I attended two conferences within the past six weeks addressing the need to bring fresh talent into the financial services industry. One event focused on attracting and empowering female advisers ...

Ten years into a successful career as a certified public accountant, Scott Giljum couldn't shake the feeling that something was missing. "I didn't feel like I was making a difference, and that made ...

Think back to why you wanted to become a Financial Advisor. Were you looking for a career that had unlimited opportunity to work in an evolving industry? Did you want to have the power to help people ...

Becoming a financial advisor is a career path you might consider if you enjoy helping others and have a passion for finance. Like any other profession, there are both advantages and disadvantages to ...

Navigating the decision between a career as a CPA and a financial advisor is pivotal for many in the finance sector. This choice is more than just a job—it’s about selecting a path that aligns with ...

This is part of what makes a career as a financial advisor so rewarding, but it’s also why becoming a financial advisor isn’t easy. “Giving advice to clients is a privilege,” says Rianka R. Dorsainvil ...