Finance
What Personal Financial Advisors Do
Personal financial advisors provide advice to help individuals manage their finances and plan for their financial future.
Most personal financial advisors work in the finance and insurance industry or are self-employed. They typically work full time and may meet with clients in the evenings or on weekends.
Training Programs at SLCC
63 credits minimum
The Financial Services AAS prepares students for work in the Financial Services industry which includes brokerage firms, banks and insurance companies. Projected as the 4th fastest growing occupation, Personal Financial Advisors represent an attractive opportunity for employment with competitive median hourly wages of $35.70. Numerous large Financial Services employers operate service centers in the Salt Lake area. Banks, full-service brokerage firms and insurance companies also employ Finance graduates.
Training Programs at UVU
Total Program Credits: 21
This certificate adds to the Woodbury School of Business flexibility to meet the needs of individuals seeking to complete the educational requirement to sit for the Certified Financial Planning Board’s professional accreditation. It provides the required seven courses in a residential setting for individuals who already have a bachelor degree but lack these required courses. It will supplement the existing bachelor program in Personal Financial Planning and the online seven course program the Woodbury School of Business currently offers in collaboration with Dalton Education.