Entry-Level Positions for Aspiring Financial Advisors
Entry-level roles in wealth management often involve "client service manager" positions, focusing on initial client interaction and learning business operations, which can naturally transition into associate advisor or financial planner roles. Some firms also directly hire entry-level financial planners for "behind the scenes work," such as preparing financial exhibits.
Client Services, Financial Planning, Associate Advisor, Entry-Level Positions, Business Operations
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Jessica Roks
Financial Advisor
Wealth Management Company
UC San Diego
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Economics, Psychology
Finance (Banking, Fintech, Investing)
Finance
Honors Student, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. Entry-level positions in wealth management often involve client interaction, such as answering phones and forwarding calls.
2. These roles, like client service manager, provide opportunities to learn about the business and transition into roles such as associate advisor or financial planner.
3. Some firms may hire entry-level financial planners directly, where individuals will assist with tasks such as preparing financial exhibits and other behind-the-scenes work.
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What entry-level positions are there in this field that an undergraduate college student might want to consider?
The main role you'll find is a client service manager. It's not always called that, but that's someone who does the initial client interaction, such as answering the phone or forwarding calls.
You also start to learn a lot about how the business works. I think it's a natural transition to maybe an associate advisor or a financial planner. Some firms may also hire entry-level financial planners.
You'll be doing more behind-the-scenes work, like helping to put together financial exhibits.
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