Financial and investment advisers

Financial and investment advisers develop financial plans for individuals and organizations, and invest and manage funds on their behalf.

Skill level: Highly skilled

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Salary range for the majority of workers in Financial and investment advisers - from $5,611 to $8,159 per month - 2026.
A Financial and investment advisers typically earns between $5,611 and $8,219 gross per month at the start of the job.
After 5 years of service, this is between $6,121 and $8,397 per month for a working week of 38 hours.

Building and maintaining a client base
Interviewing clients to determine financial status and objectives, risk tolerance and other information needed to develop financial plans and investment strategies
Setting financial objectives, and developing and implementing strategies for achieving them
Arranging to buy and sell stocks and bonds for clients
Monitoring investment performance, and reviewing and revising investment plans based on modified needs and changes in markets
Recommending and arranging insurance cover for clients