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    ABOUT FAMILY FINANCIAL PLANNING AND COUNSELING

    IS FFPC RIGHT FOR YOU?

    Do you desire to help families reach their financial goals? Do you want to guide people as they plan for a home purchase, a new car or a comfortable retirement? Do you like money?  If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you should think about joining one of the fastest growing career tracks of the next decade.

    Here are a few Career facts that might surprise you: ​

    1. It’s not all about math. The key to a flourishing career in financial planning is creative problem solving, relationship building and communication skills. CFP® pros help people take a holistic, “big picture” look at their finances to help them reach their life goals.

    2. It offers freedom and flexibility. Talk to successful CFP® professionals and you will learn that what they value the most in their work is the freedom and flexibility to balance their personal and professional lives.  

    3. Demand for financial planners is growing. Job growth for financial advisors is expected to grow 4 times higher than other occupations, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.     
    4. It’s not a one-size-fits-all career. From striking out on your own to working at firms big and small, there are a variety of career pathways for CFP® professionals. 

    5. It allows you to build your future by helping others. This exciting career brings personal satisfaction of helping others, as well as financial rewards. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics the median pay for personal financial planners is $89K.

    Career ideas

    Financial Planners
    private practice
    insurance companies
    retirement planning department
    accounting firms
    family service agencies
    estate planning firms
    brokerage houses
    banks
    bankruptcy courts or pre-law

    Financial Counselors
    financial aid offices
    cooperative extension
    employee assistance programs
    consumer credit counseling
    military financial education
    student money mgmt centers
    nonprofits

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