Introduction to Financial Planning and Wealth Management: Industry and Careers

This course will help you gain a strong understanding of Wealth Management and Financial Planning from two key perspectives: industry and careers. ● Develop a comprehensive understanding of where the industry is today, where it’s going, and what could be in it for you should you decide to pursue a career in it. ● Identify the key career paths from a holistic, region-agnostic point of view. ● Explain what each role’s day-to-day is and what skills an exceptional advisor in the role demonstrates.

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Introduction to Financial Planning and Wealth Management: Industry and Careers Overview

Understanding the wealth management and financial planning industry, the career paths available, and what skills are typically associated with success in each path can help you spend your time wisely when it comes to researching career paths. This course helps you build this foundation so you don’t waste any time.

Introduction to Financial Planning and Wealth Management: Industry and Careers Learning Objectives

Upon completing this course, you will be able to:

Describe the current state of the wealth management and financial planning industry and where it is headed.
Explain the different career paths available in a holistic way that is region-agnostic.
Identify which essential skills and personality traits are typically found in the most successful Advisors in each career path.
Determine which path you would most like to pursue further research.

Who Should Take This Course?

Anyone interested in the wealth management and financial planning industry – whether you are looking to pursue a career in it or just learn more about it.

Introduction to Financial Planning and Wealth Management: Industry and Careers

Led by Meeyeon Park

Led by Mark R.

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Level 1

Approx 2h to complete

100% online and self-paced

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What you'll learn

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Multimedia

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Introduction

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Learning Objectives

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Industry Overview

Growth: Past, Present, and Future Free Preview

Industry Overview: Institutions and Organizations Free Preview

What's In It For You? Free Preview

Business Insights

Poll Exercise: Asset vs Wealth Management

Wealth Management vs Asset Management

What is Wealth Management

Poll Exercise: Financial Planning vs Wealth Management

Wealth Management vs Financial Planning

How Wealth Management Differ

Poll Exercise: Who Are the Top Global Wealth Managers?

Top Industry Players

Interactive Exercise 1

Career Paths

Career Paths and Skill Set

Financial Planning: Role and Skills

Financial Planning: Compensation Structure

Financial Planner Advisor Fee Calculator Exercise

Financial Planning Continued

Wealth Management Roles

Investment Advisors

Portfolio Managers

Compensation for Wealth Managers

'Sink' or 'Swim' Compensation

Investment Advisor Compensation Calculator

Considerations for Both Career Paths

Job Risks and Fit

Job Risks and Fit Continued

Commonalities to Consider Across the Board

Interactive Exercise 2

What Advisors Do | What Makes The Career Path Attractive

Advisor's Day-to-Day Activities

Poll Exercise: Why become an advisor?

What Makes the Career Path Attractive

Interactive Exercise 3

Getting Recruited

Where do FPs and WMs work?

As Support Staff and Independent Practitioner

Interactive Exercise 4

Course Summary

Qualified Assessment

This Course is Part of the Following Programs

Why stop here? Expand your skills and show your expertise with the professional certifications, specializations, and CPE credits you’re already on your way to earning.

Financial Planning & Wealth Management (FPWM)™ Certification

Introduction to Financial Planning and Wealth Management: Industry and Careers is part of the Financial Planning & Wealth Management (FPWM)™ certification, which includes 28 courses.

Skills Learned Financial Learning, Business Development, Investment Management, Practice Management, Relationship Management
Career Prep Financial Planner, Investment Advisor, Portfolio Manager

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Introduction to Financial Planning and Wealth Management: Industry and Careers

Introduction to Financial Planning and Wealth Management: Industry and Careers Overview

Introduction to Financial Planning and Wealth Management: Industry and Careers Learning Objectives

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Who Should Take This Course?

Introduction to Financial Planning and Wealth Management: Industry and Careers

Get Recognized With CFI

What you'll learn

This Course is Part of the Following Programs

What our students say

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