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Retirement Planners

Overview

Financial planners help people invest for the future. Retirement planners are financial planners who specialize in the financial needs and concerns of people planning for retirement. Some retirement planners work for corporations of all sizes; many others are self-employed. Retirement planners have diverse backgrounds in fields such as banking, accounting, law, and life insurance. There are approximately 263,000 personal financial advisers working in the United States.

Salary Range

$25,000 to $100,000+

Minimum Education Level

Bachelor's Degree

Certification/License

Recommended

Outlook

About as Fast as the Average
Personality Traits

Helpful

Organized

Technical

Career Ladder
Teacher or Owner of Financial Planning Firm

Experienced Retirement Planner With a Large Client Base

Entry-Level Retirement Planner

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