<p>read that this job field is in boom. 2008 -2018, change from 208.4-271.2. is this figure reliable? and educational background for this is finance. does this mean finance is a reliable program for job? or does this data not take subprime crisis into account? trying to figure out how much job security for finance field for near future. don't want to waste time and money on master.can anyone advise?</p>
<p>Do you want your financial advisor to be educated beyond a 4 year degree? I do.</p>
<p>Every program in college can land you a job.</p>
<p>You don’t need a finance degree to become a Financial Planner. You can get a CFP and hook up with a RIA firm that will help you with the appropriate licensing. If you want the big bucks without starting your own firm you need a finance, Accounting, or Economics degree. You will be more competitive with an advanced degree.</p>
<p>No one can valuate the degree for you without knowing what your goals are and little about you and your history. </p>
<p>Financial Planners know a little about a lot. Life Insurance, Retirement Planning, Estate Planning, Budgeting, Health Insurance, Securities, Investments, Credit and Cash Flow.
Stalker is right, I wouldn’t want a financial adviser who is supposed to know so much without him having some sort of 4 year degree. Preferably a degree in one of the 3 fields above.</p>