Archive for the ‘Financial Services’ Category

What is the difference between a Financial Analyst and a Financial Advisor?

Thursday, November 13th, 2008

sandy asked: The title says it all. Also, my head is a bit clouded of what i want to be in the future. I'm currently 18 years old in a Community College. I'm planning to transfer to Santa Cruz in Business Management/Economics. I heard a Financial Analyst helps plan and ...

How do I become a financial planner on my own without working for a company?

Sunday, November 9th, 2008

The Chief asked: Im getting ready to enter college this fall and I know I have a long time to go before im ready and knowledgable to open my own business but I would like to start planning and know the prerequisites now. I'm interested in starting a business in ...

How can I get required financial work experience to become a Certified Financial Planner while still teaching?

Monday, November 3rd, 2008

Storm R asked: I’m interested in becoming a Certified Financial Planner, but I’m facing something of a “Catch 22.” In order to complete the requirements for the formal certification as a financial planner, a person has to have 3 years of financial work experience. I’m currently a full-time ...

Does financial advisor positions being offered has time flexibility on when I could start working?

Saturday, November 1st, 2008

Clarom087 asked: What I mean is that, in any financial companies like AXA financial or Metlife, if they offer you the job as a financial advisor, is it possible to negotiate with them about my starting date? For example, if they offer me a job right now, will they accept ...