career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Financial and Investment Analysts and Personal Financial Advisors. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Financial and Investment Analysts | Personal Financial Advisors |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 13-2051 | 13-2052 |
| title | Financial and Investment Analysts | Personal Financial Advisors |
| onet code | 13-2051.00 | 13-2052.00 |
| description | Conduct quantitative analyses of information involving investment programs or financial data of public or private institutions, including valuation of businesses. | Advise clients on financial plans using knowledge of tax and investment strategies, securities, insurance, pension plans, and real estate. Duties include assessing clients' assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, and financial objectives. May also buy and sell financial assets for clients. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 13 | 13 |
| tot emp | 340,580 | 270,480 |
| a mean | 116,490 | 160,210 |
| a median | 101,350 | 102,140 |
| a pct10 | 62,410 | 49,990 |
| a pct25 | 78,300 | 70,620 |
| a pct75 | 132,050 | 172,540 |
| a pct90 | 180,550 | N/A |
| h mean | 56 | 77 |
| h median | 48 | 49 |
The CertifyWize editorial team aggregates and verifies careers data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0. Every statistic on this site is cross-referenced against the official source before publication, with quarterly re-verification cycles.
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