Occupation is in demand.
The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Stock brokers and dealers
- Banks and credit unions
- Insurance companies
Outlook
Growth for this career will be faster than average. More people are getting ready to retire and are seeking help from financial planning advisors. In addition, traditional retirement pension plans are becoming less common than individual retirement planss. Personal finance counselors will be needed to help individuals save and invest for their retirement. However, an increase in "robo-advisors" which are computer programs that can provide investment advice may limit growth.
There will not be much competition for positions in this career, but job prospects are best for those with certifications.
Financial Counselors (CIS 100315)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
11,425 Large |
& |
6.2% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
917 High |
| Champaign Area |
105 Small |
& |
3.8% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
90 Small |
& |
1.1% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Cook County |
7,832 Very large |
& |
7.6% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
642 High |
| Decatur Area |
56 Small |
& |
14.3% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
254 Medium |
& |
2.0% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
19 Very few |
| Du Page County |
993 Large |
& |
3.7% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
77 Few |
| Edwardsville Area |
106 Small |
& |
1.9% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
46 Small |
& |
4.3% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
52 Small |
& |
3.8% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Lake County |
503 Large |
& |
14.9% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
46 Few |
| McHenry County |
75 Small |
& |
2.7% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
67 Small |
& |
-3.0% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
100 Small |
& |
-2.0% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
295 Medium |
& |
4.7% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
23 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
75 Small |
& |
-2.7% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
61 Small |
& |
4.9% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
135 Small |
& |
0.0% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
39 Small |
& |
-10.3% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
131 Small |
& |
-1.5% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
114 Small |
& |
2.6% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
14 Very small |
& |
-7.1% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Will County |
145 Small |
& |
11.0% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| United States |
321,000 Large |
& |
17.1% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
27,000 Moderate |