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Financial Analysts and Personal Financial Advisors

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A college degree and good interpersonal skills are among the most important qualifications for these workers.
Although both occupations will benefit from an increase in investing by individuals, personal financial advisors will benefit more.
Financial analysts and personal financial advisors who have earned a professional designation are expected to have the best opportunities; competition is anticipated to be keen for highly lucrative positions in investment banking.
About 4 out of 10 personal financial advisors are self-employed.

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