career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Personal Financial Advisors and Sales Managers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Personal Financial Advisors | Sales Managers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 13-2052 | 11-2022 |
| title | Personal Financial Advisors | Sales Managers |
| onet code | 13-2052.00 | 11-2022.00 |
| description | 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. | Plan, direct, or coordinate the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. Coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals and establish training programs for sales representatives. Analyze sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and monitor the preferences of customers. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 13 | 11 |
| tot emp | 270,480 | 603,710 |
| a mean | 160,210 | 160,930 |
| a median | 102,140 | 138,060 |
| a pct10 | 49,990 | 66,910 |
| a pct25 | 70,620 | 95,910 |
| a pct75 | 172,540 | 201,490 |
| a pct90 | N/A | N/A |
| h mean | 77 | 77 |
| h median | 49 | 66 |
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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