Career Spotlight - Financial Planner
By Blake Evans
Becoming a financial planner means that you must have a good knowledge of finance and
investments. Some skills that a financial planner requires include:
• Computer skills
• Communication skills
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Good presentation
• Self confidence
Obviously, you will need an interest in business and finance. You should be able to
stay on top of news and trends by reading various publications of the industry on a
regular basis. More than any other field of work, financial planners must be on top of the
latest news and predictions in order to come up with the best possible course of action
for their clients.
A common task for financial planners is to assist people in planning for their
retirement. This involves choosing the right investments and saving plan. Retirees will
also continue to need the advice of financial planners in order to ensure they have enough
money to live off.
As a financial planner you will work very closely with your clients. That means you
must have a high standard of communication and presentation, as well as an empathy and
understanding with people. You must be able to determine what your client's needs are and
what the best course of action is to take. You need a high level of ethics and know how to
maintain strict confidentiality.
Many people starting out in the financial planning industry begin by selling insurance,
investments and securities. You can earn commissions from selling these products to
clients. If you are lucky enough to gain a position in a large firm as a junior financial
planner then you can quickly work your way up the corporate ladder, whilst also gaining
experience of working with experienced planners.
Financial Planner Tasks
Some tasks that a financial planner may complete include:
• Developing financial plans for individuals and businesses
• Imparting knowledge of investment and tax strategies to clients
• Organizing pension plans, insurance and real estate for clients
• Interviewing clients
• Analyze the client's financial status
• Discuss financial options
• Submitting documents to relevant companies and authorities
• Maintaining contact with the client
• Revising financial plans
• Staying up to date on investment and financial news
• Some financial planners sell insurance to clients
As you can see, the daily tasks of a financial planner can vary dramatically. It is not
a job where you do the same thing everyday and you can be sure that you are making a
positive impact upon your clients as you assist them in setting up their financial life.
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