Canada Moderate

Financial advisors

Financial advisors counsel individuals on financial decisions such as investments, cash management, and estate planning. They establish personal financial plans according to clients' objectives and guide them through the implementation of the proposed strategies that may be adjusted as the situation evolve. They are employed by banks, trust companies and investment firms, or they may be self-employed.

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Salary Information

National wage data for this occupation

Entry-level

CA$23.91

/hr

Typical

CA$36.06

/hr

Experienced

CA$73.08

/hr

Average: CA$43.57/hr

96.2% of workers in this occupation receive non-wage benefits

Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.

Examples

Illustrative Examples

account manager
financial advisor
financial consultant
financial planner
financial security advisor
personal finance advisor
personal investment advisor

All Examples

associate financial advisor
associate investment advisor
account manager
banking advisor
certified financial planner
financial advisor
financial consultant
financial planner
financial security advisor
financial services advisor
financial services consultant
investment specialist
personal finance advisor
personal financial planner
personal investment advisor
personal investment counsellor
securities analyst - personal finances
securities counsellor
wealth advisor

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Develop personal financial plans for clients covering cash management, finances, insurance coverage, investments, retirement and estate planning, taxes and legal matters
Analyze clients' financial records, set goals and develop a financial strategy
Advise clients on implementing the financial plan to help them achieve their goals
May also arrange for the purchase and sale of financial products and investments depending on the licence held, and monitor the portfolio to ensure its quality and profitability
May help to expand business and attract new clients.

Requirements

Employment Requirements

A bachelor's degree in business administration, commerce, economics or a related field is usually required.
The designation Certified Financial Planner, awarded by the Financial Planners Standards Council of Canada, may be required.
To sell regulated financial products and investments, such as annuities, RRSPs and life insurance, a licence is required from the appropriate governing body.
Certification as a Financial Planner is required in Quebec.
Various training programs and courses are offered by financial institutes and organizations, such as the Canadian Securities Institute, Institute of Canadian Bankers, CFA Institute, Investment Funds Institute, Canadian Institute of Financial Planning, and Trust Companies Institute of Canada, and may be required by employers.