Financial Planning, BS (CFP - Board Registered)
Students follow an excellent curriculum taught by passionate teachers, and assures each student gets useful exposure to the financial services industry. Given the lack of diversity within the financial planning field, there is a paramount need for Certified Financial Planners and professionals of color as well as women. By offering this rewarding minor program, Delaware State University seeks to change the face of the average financial planner and also, make the financial services industry more accessible to minorities. The program, headed by a woman, is a testament to the forward motion of the industry as well as its promising and inclusive future.
The CFP® certification process, administered by the CFP Board, identifies to the public that those individuals who have been authorized to use the CFP® certification marks in the U.S. have met rigorous professional standards and have agreed to adhere to the principles of integrity, objectivity, competence, fairness, confidentiality, professionalism and diligence when dealing with clients.
Below are some useful links:
- https://www.cfp.net/become-a-cfp-professional
- http://www.cfppro.org/
- https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/careers…
Rankings
Financial advisors rank #8 in best business jobs. Jobs are ranked according to their ability to offer an elusive mix of factors.
Financial Advisors are ranked:
- #8 in best business jobs
- #18 in best paying jobs
- #37 in the 100 best jobs
| Salary | 7.5 |
| Job Market | 6 |
| Future Growth | 6 |
| Stress | 4 |
| Work Life Balance | 6 |
Source: https://money.usnews.com/careers/best-jobs/financial-advisor
| 2016 Median Pay | $90,530 per year $45.53 per hour |
| Typical Entry-Level Education | Bachelor’s Degree |
| Work Experience in a Related Occupation | None |
| On-the-job Training | Long-term on-the-job training |
| Number of Jobs, 2016 | 271,900 |
| Job Outlook, 2016-26 | 15% (Much faster then average) |
| Employment Change, 2016-26 | 40,400 |
What Personal Financial Advisors Do
Personal financial advisors provide advice on investment, insurance, mortgages, college savings, estate planning, taxes, and retirement to help individuals manage their finances.
Source: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/personal-financial-adviso…