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Financial Advisor Courses

A Financial Advisor develops strategies to help clients reach their financial goals. You might work with individual clients, small businesses or larger companies. Financial Advisors look at the individual circumstances and objectives of their clients and come up with recommendations to meet their needs. You might focus on a particular area of finance, such as superannuation, or look at a client’s overall financial position.

Financial Advisors should be good at working with numbers and have a strong knowledge of financial products and services. You’ll need to be able to communicate well with your clients and understand their needs and financial goals. It’s important that you have strong personal skills and can work with several clients at one time.

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Popular Financial Advisor Courses

There are 18 courses available for people who want to become a Financial Advisor. These are the top 5 most popular courses.

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FNS50922
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FNS51822
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FNS40821
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FNS50322
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Financial Advisor earn?

In Australia, a full time Financial Advisor generally earns $1,340 per week ($69,680 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

What are the job opportunities for a Financial Advisor?

The number of people working in this industry has dropped slightly in recent years. There are currently 24,100 people employed as a Financial Advisor in Australia compared to 24,900 five years ago. Financial Advisors may find work across all regions of Australia.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

How do I become a Financial Advisor?

If a career as a Financial Advisor interests you, consider enrolling in a Certificate IV in Finance and Mortgage Broking. You could also consider a Diploma of Banking Services Management or a Diploma of Finance and Mortgage Broking Management.

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Job Pathways

Here are some potential career pathways within financial planning and superannuation. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.