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Financial Planners - Employment & Outlook

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:

  • Securities and commodities brokerage firms
  • Banks, credit unions, and savings institutions

Outlook

Demand for this career will grow faster than average. As the economy grows, there will be more people needing help with their investments. The growing number and complexity of financial products will also spur demand. In addition, banks now offer a variety of services, such as stocks and insurance. However, some trading systems can be automated, limiting the need for securities traders.

Competition for jobs is strong as there are many people qualified for job openings. Job prospects are best for those with advanced degrees and certifications.

Securities Salespeople (CIS 100444)

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Illinois
23,743
Very large
&
4.9%
8.2%
>>>>
2,187
Very High
  Champaign Area
290
Medium
&
-0.7%
5.2%
>>>>
24
Few
  Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area
268
Medium
&
2.2%
2.9%
>>>>
24
Few
  Cook County
14,956
Very large
&
6.7%
9.2%
>>>>
1,416
Very High
  Decatur Area
136
Medium
&
10.3%
3.8%
>>>>
13
Very few
  DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area
738
Large
&
-0.8%
10.3%
>>>>
61
Few
  Du Page County
2,159
Very large
&
0.7%
8.8%
>>>>
186
High
  Edwardsville Area
281
Large
&
-1.8%
12.4%
>>>>
24
Few
  Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area
130
Medium
&
-1.5%
-0.2%
>>>>
11
Very few
  Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area
146
Medium
&
4.8%
6.0%
>>>>
13
Very few
  Lake County
1,422
Very large
&
12.4%
11.7%
>>>>
146
High
  McHenry County
175
Medium
&
-2.3%
7.6%
>>>>
15
Very few
  Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area
204
Medium
&
-4.4%
4.4%
>>>>
16
Very few
  Northwest Illinois Area
286
Large
&
-1.4%
4.3%
>>>>
24
Few
  Peoria-Bloomington Area
704
Large
&
1.0%
4.5%
>>>>
62
Moderate
  Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area
206
Medium
&
-5.8%
3.5%
>>>>
16
Very few
  Rock Island-Moline Area
198
Medium
&
-0.5%
5.6%
>>>>
16
Very few
  Rockford Area
315
Medium
&
-2.5%
6.6%
>>>>
26
Few
  Shawnee National Forest Area
112
Medium
&
-6.3%
1.1%
>>>>
8
Very few
  Springfield Area
375
Large
&
-4.0%
4.6%
>>>>
29
Few
  St Louis-Belleville Area
259
Medium
&
-1.9%
0.9%
>>>>
22
Very few
  Vermilion County
38
Small
&
-10.5%
-0.5%
>>>>
3
Very few
  Will County
346
Medium
&
6.4%
14.9%
>>>>
32
Few
United States
513,800
Very large
&
6.6%
4.0%
>>>>
41,000
High
Source: Illinois Career Information System (CIS) brought to you by Illinois Department of Employment Security.