Financial advisors give people financial advice and assist them in managing their money. They advise people on topics such as budgeting, managing debt, investments, taxes, insurance and retirement planning.
Most financial advisors are self-employed, but some work for large financial services firms. They usually work full time. Because their work is centered around meeting with clients, financial advisors frequently work in the evenings and sometimes on weekends. Being a financial advisor also sometimes requires traveling to clients’ homes for meetings.