No, you do not need a degree. Yes, it does cost money. In fact, in many cases you need a firm to sponsor your application.
In Canada, you can be a financial advisor if you have a life insurance license. In the US, a financial advisor must pass an exam and register with the state before they can work as an advisor. A financial advisor can have a CFA, CLU, CFP license, to name a few.
The exact qualifications needed for a job as a financial advisor vary from company to company and from position to position, but nearly all jobs require both prior experience and a degree in economics.
In order to work in the stock market, it will be best to get a degree in finance or economics, preferable both. This will give you the well rounded knowledge to become a stock broker or financial advisor.
As of January 1st, 2008, an undergraduate degree is required to become a Certified Financial Planner (CFP). Most companies, such as Merril Lynch, Ameriprise, etc. require either an undergraduate degree, or the equivalant in insurance industry experience. I suggest you contact the American College, Bryn Mawr, PA. and inquire about their CLU, ChFC programs. They may be reached @ (610) 526-1000
The education one should have if they want to corporate as a finance advisor is: Most entry level positions as a financial advisor will require an associates degree in finance.
It depends on the licenses you choose to carry. There are three different licenses for financial advisers in the United States. You will need to take a test to prove that you are competent in the duties covered by the license.
"No, going to college and getting a degree will do the trick. You will have to pass certain certifications before you can be eligible to become a trading advisor. However, if you go to college, you will do fine."
You can get a position as a financial advisor for several of the smaller firms. You will be paid lower, however you can get further ahead with additional certification and a degree in Finance.
== == A bachelors degree in finance, and a cfa. can one still become a financial analyst with a bachelor's degree in sociology and/or psychology and a cfa? what also is the route to obtaining the cfa qualification? how different is the cfa from acca?
To become a financial analyst you must have graduated high school and have some type of college degree. Most places offer training and experience is also needed.
Yes, but not a felony.
To become a independent financial planner, you must first graduate highschool, preferibly with a high G.P.A. Then you must go to college or university and take many math related courses and graduate with a degree in the financial department.