Investment Advisor

An Investment Advisor provides clients with advice on investment opportunities and services. You’ll discuss customers’ financial goals and determine strategies to help them invest successfully. Investment Advisors might suggest a range of investment options and may specialise in a particular area such as superannuation, shares or insurance.

Investment Advisors should have strong interpersonal skills and be able to understand the individual needs of their clients. It’s important you can communicate well and work as part of a team. Investment Advisors should have a strong knowledge of financial products and services and be up to date with financial market activity.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $117,000
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a investment advisor?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Bachelor of Financial Planning

On Campus
3 years
$45,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Business (Finance)

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $74,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Business (Financial Planning)

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $45,426
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Business Administration (Finance)

Blended, On Campus, Online
16 - 24 months
$0 - $67,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Professional Accounting (Financial Planning)

Blended
24 months
$0 - $62,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Finance (Financial Planning)

Blended
24 months
$57,400 - $62,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Graduate Certificate in Financial Planning

Blended, Online
6 - 12 months
$0 - $33,336
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Financial Planning

Blended, Online
18 - 24 months
$0 - $50,004
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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17th October 2019