| p>One of the most well-paid professionals today are | | | | 10% earns $40,000 annually or less while the top |
| financial planners. Aside from the very attractive | | | | 10% earns about $130,000 or more. |
| salary, the demand for financial planners is expected | | | | Financial advisors - those who primarily work with |
| to increase in the next ten years. This is mainly | | | | individuals - make $44,000 to $114,000 annually on |
| fueled by the retirement of baby boomers who want | | | | average. The top 10% earns $145,000 per year while |
| to make sure that they make wise decisions in | | | | the bottom tenth earns about $32,000 or less. |
| investing their hard earned funds. As the demand for | | | | Financial advisors earn commissions aside from the |
| financial planners increase, you can expect that their | | | | salaries while financial analysts get bonuses. |
| salaries will too. | | | | This career, being attractive to talented individuals is |
| In 2006, financial planners were reported to earn an | | | | also very competitive. You will have to have at least |
| average of $66,000. This figure will vary depending | | | | a college degree to qualify and having an MBA is a |
| on factors like where you are located (an office in a | | | | definite advantage. |
| rural area would pay considerably less than a top firm | | | | You'll also spend a considerable amount of money if |
| in New York), tenure, or whether you work with | | | | you want to earn your degree from universities. |
| companies or individuals. | | | | However, you can think of this as an investment as |
| Financial analysts - those who work with companies - | | | | you'll be able to pay student loans easily once you |
| make $50,000 to $90,000 on average. The bottom | | | | get hired as a financial planner. |