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Job Description


	Sell financial services, such as loan, tax, and securities counseling to customers of financial institutions and business establishments.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

	Education: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

	Training: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

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Significant Points


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	Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents

Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents connect buyers and sellers in financial markets. They sell securities to individuals, advise companies in search of investors, and conduct trades. Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents work in high-stress environments and often work more than 40 hours per week. A bachelor's degree is required for entry-level jobs, and a master's degree in business administration (MBA) is useful for advancement. The median annual wage for securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents was $71,550 in May 2015. Employment of securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents is projected to grow 10 percent from 2014 to 2024, faster than the average for all occupations. Demand for investment banking advisory services and commodities trading are likely to create strong employment growth. Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents. Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents with similar occupations. Learn more about securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents
Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities	181,200
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities (5221 And 5223 only)	179,250
Nondepository Credit Intermediation	24,780
Management of Companies and Enterprises	12,970
Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities	3,980
Insurance Carriers	3,920
Automobile Dealers	3,200
Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services	750
Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services	680
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services	630

Career Video

Title: "Securities and Financial Sales Representatives"

Duration: 01:32

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents
Average Annual Salary	$98,770
Average Hourly Wage	$47.49
Total Employment	415,890