A Financial Advisor , or Financial Consultant, is responsible for providing businesses and individuals with sound advice regarding their financial planning and investments. Their duties include meeting with clients to establish their needs and obtain financial statements, using financial statements and legislation to develop financial plans to maximize profitability or reduce debts and researching investment opportunities for clients.
Một Financial Advisor phải có khả năng hoàn thành nhiều nhiệm vụ và trách nhiệm khác nhau. Sau đây là một số nhiệm vụ và trách nhiệm mà một Financial Advisor phải có khả năng thực hiện:
- Meeting individually with clients to determine their financial objectives, risk tolerance, income, expenses and assets
- Offering strategic advice on products and services, such as investments, insurance coverage and debt management tools
- Securing stocks and bonds and establishing progressive savings accounts
- Moving money from accounts per industry and federal regulations
- Performing market research to stay current with financial trends
- Preparing financial documents, such as income projections and investment reports
Một Financial Advisor cạnh tranh sẽ có một số kỹ năng và trình độ nhất định, bao gồm:
- In-depth understanding of employer, industry and federal regulations
- Knowledge of financial options, including investments, loans, savings accounts and stock options
- Expertise in financial planning and investment strategies
- Familiarity with the securities, mutual fund and insurance industries
- Advanced ability to analyze and explain market data
- Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, database and financial planning software
