How Much Do Financial Advisors Make?  ​   

PLUS: What Is a Paraplanner? and CFA Exam: Cost, Curriculum and Difficulty   [HOME BUYING]( |  [RETIREMENT]( |  [TAXESÂ]( |  [INVESTING](     The Latest From SmartReads     How Much Do Financial Advisors Make? From Salary to Job Outlook, Everything You Need to Know     The median [financial advisor]( salary in 2018 was $88,890 – well above the national average, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. However, pay can vary widely by state, city and level of experience. The profile of your clientele can have an effect as well. We’ll cover all you need to know about financial advisor compensation as well as job requirements and career outlook.   [Read More](    What Is a Paraplanner and What Do They Do?     CFA Exam: Cost, Curriculum and Difficulty    A paraplanner is a financial services professional who handles administrative, accounting and other support tasks for a financial advisor. A paraplanner is a financial advisory office’s equivalent of a paralegal.    Earning a chartered financial analyst (CFA) certification means passing the CFA exam. If you’re interested in becoming a CFA, or you’re planning on working with one and want to know what kind of education and training they undergo, here’s what you should know about the test.   [Read More]( [Read More](   Find the Right Financial Advisor for You: Finding the right financial advisor that [fits your needs]( doesn’t have to be hard. SmartAsset’s free tool matches you with [pre-screened fiduciary financial advisors]( in your area in 5 minutes. Each advisor has been vetted by SmartAsset and is legally bound to act in your best interests. If you’re ready to be matched with local advisors that will help you achieve your financial goals, [get started now](.   [Get Started](   Can't wait for the next email? SmartAsset keeps you up-to-date on personal finance news, financial literacy terms and data-driven studies with regular posts. Check out the latest from our editorial team:   [SmartReads](   [www.smartasset.com]( 632 Broadway 4th Floor | New York City | New York | 10012      [footer image] This email was sent to {EMAIL} [why did I get this?](     [unsubscribe from this list](     [update subscription preferences]( SmartAsset · 632 Broadway 4th Floor · New York City · New York · 10012 [( [Click here to view the online version.]( [google analytics]