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Personal Financial Advisors in Puerto Rico

Personal Financial Advisors in Puerto Rico

Considering working as a Personal Financial Advisors in Puerto Rico? Here’s what the data says. 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. Excludes “Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents” (41-3031).

What do Personal Financial Advisors Make in Puerto Rico?

For personal financial advisors working in Puerto Rico, the typical annual salary is $47,330 per year (or about $22.75/hour).Annual wages span from $30,410 at the 10th percentile to $91,210 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic Annual Hourly
10th percentile $30,410 $14.62
25th percentile $32,770 $15.75
Median (50th) $47,330 $22.75
75th percentile $61,560 $29.60
90th percentile $91,210 $43.85
Salary ranges for Personal Financial Advisors in Puerto Rico

The job concentration index in Puerto Rico compared to the national average — is 0.22, meaning fewer personal financial advisors per worker than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, personal financial advisors earn a median of $91,777 per year ($44.12/hour), lower than the Puerto Rico median.

Personal Financial Advisors earnings in Puerto Rico vs. the national average

Employment Outlook

National employment for 291,292 personal financial advisors nationwide. In Puerto Rico alone, approximately 360 people work in this role. That’s below the typical state, which employs around 2,400 personal financial advisors.

Personal Financial Advisors in Puerto Rico vs. the average state Forecasted number of jobs for Personal Financial Advisors

Top Puerto Rico Metros for Personal Financial Advisors

The metro areas below employ the most personal financial advisors in Puerto Rico.

Metro Area Number Employed Annual Median Salary
San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR 330 $47,290

Top States for Personal Financial Advisors Employment

View the states that employ the most personal financial advisors work.

State Number Employed
California 34,070
New York 28,820
Florida 21,230
Texas 17,570
North Carolina 12,850
Pennsylvania 12,370
Illinois 10,410
Ohio 10,210
Georgia 7,540
Massachusetts 7,410
Arizona 7,190
New Jersey 6,830
Washington 6,510
Minnesota 6,360
Michigan 6,030
Colorado 5,930
Maryland 5,560
Virginia 5,560
Indiana 5,370
Wisconsin 5,240

Highest-Paying States for Personal Financial Advisors

The highest-paying states for personal financial advisors.

State Annual Median Salary
New York $167,970
Idaho $136,440
California $128,650
Delaware $128,170
New Jersey $123,690
South Dakota $123,380
Maryland $122,510
Wisconsin $115,680
Washington $112,020
Connecticut $107,030

Skills

Key personal financial advisors skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Reading Comprehension  4.1 / 5
0
5
Active Listening  4.1 / 5
0
5
Speaking  4.0 / 5
0
5
Writing  3.9 / 5
0
5
Critical Thinking  3.8 / 5
0
5
Service Orientation  3.6 / 5
0
5

Knowledge Areas

Key knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Customer and Personal Service  4.4 / 5
0
5
Economics and Accounting  4.1 / 5
0
5
English Language  3.9 / 5
0
5
Mathematics  3.7 / 5
0
5
Psychology  3.1 / 5
0
5
Administration and Management  2.9 / 5
0
5

Abilities

Top abilities for personal financial advisors, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Written Comprehension  4.0 / 5
0
5
Speech Clarity  4.0 / 5
0
5
Oral Comprehension  4.0 / 5
0
5
Oral Expression  4.0 / 5
0
5
Inductive Reasoning  3.9 / 5
0
5
Written Expression  3.8 / 5
0
5

Daily Tasks

Day-to-day, personal financial advisors typically:

  • Interview clients to determine their current income, expenses, insurance coverage, tax status, financial objectives, risk tolerance, or other information needed to develop a financial plan.
  • Analyze financial information obtained from clients to determine strategies for meeting clients' financial objectives.
  • Answer clients' questions about the purposes and details of financial plans and strategies.
  • Review clients' accounts and plans regularly to determine whether life changes, economic changes, environmental concerns, or financial performance indicate a need for plan reassessment.
  • Manage client portfolios, keeping client plans up-to-date.
  • Recommend to clients strategies in cash management, insurance coverage, investment planning, or other areas to help them achieve their financial goals.
  • Recommend financial products, such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, or insurance.
  • Implement financial planning recommendations, or refer clients to someone who can assist them with plan implementation.
  • Contact clients periodically to determine any changes in their financial status.
  • Prepare or interpret for clients information, such as investment performance reports, financial document summaries, or income projections.
  • Explain to clients the personal financial advisor's responsibilities and the types of services to be provided.
  • Investigate available investment opportunities to determine compatibility with client financial plans.

Work Activities

  • Getting Information
  • Analyzing Data or Information
  • Working with Computers
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Processing Information
  • Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  • Communicating with People Outside the Organization
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  • Documenting/Recording Information
  • Providing Consultation and Advice to Others

Tools & Technology

Technologies frequently used: Hot technologies: Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel In-demand technologies: Microsoft Excel

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Several college majors map to this occupation:

  • Finance & Financial Management
  • Family & Consumer Economics

Careers similar to personal financial advisors include:

Also Known As

Account Manager, Asset Analyst, Asset Manager, Budget Counselor, Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Client Advisor, Credit Counselor, Debt Counselor, Estate Planner, Estate Planning Counselor, Estate Trustee, Finance Consultant, Financial Advisor, Financial Advisor Associate.

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