Fellow, Life Management Institute

Median Annual Income

$99,010

Projected Job Growth

+10 %

Career Cluster(s)

Financial Services

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Conduct quantitative analyses of information involving investment programs or financial data of public or private institutions, including valuation of businesses.

Median Annual Income

$99,580

Projected Job Growth

+17 %

Career Cluster(s)

Financial Services

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

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.

Median Annual Income

$77,860

Projected Job Growth

-4 %

Career Cluster(s)

Financial Services

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Review individual applications for insurance to evaluate degree of risk involved and determine acceptance of applications.

Median Annual Income

$48,570

Projected Job Growth

+5 %

Career Cluster(s)

Financial Services

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Advise and educate individuals or organizations on acquiring and managing debt. May provide guidance in determining the best type of loan and explain loan requirements or restrictions. May help develop debt management plans or student financial aid packages. May advise on credit issues, or provide budget, mortgage, bankruptcy, or student financial aid counseling.

Median Annual Income

$69,990

Projected Job Growth

+1 %

Career Cluster(s)

Financial Services

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Evaluate, authorize, or recommend approval of commercial, real estate, or credit loans. Advise borrowers on financial status and payment methods. Includes mortgage loan officers and agents, collection analysts, loan servicing officers, loan underwriters, and payday loan officers.

Median Annual Income

$76,900

Projected Job Growth

+7 %

Career Cluster(s)

Financial Services

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Buy and sell securities or commodities in investment and trading firms, or provide financial services to businesses and individuals. May advise customers about stocks, bonds, mutual funds, commodities, and market conditions.

Median Annual Income

$64,600

Projected Job Growth

+4 %

Career Cluster(s)

Marketing & Sales

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Sell services to individuals or businesses. May describe options or resolve client problems.

Median Annual Income

$48,000

Projected Job Growth

-5 %

Career Cluster(s)

Financial Services

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Authorize credit charges against customers' accounts. Investigate history and credit standing of individuals or business establishments applying for credit. May interview applicants to obtain personal and financial data, determine credit worthiness, process applications, and notify customers of acceptance or rejection of credit.

Median Annual Income

$39,680

Projected Job Growth

-5 %

Career Cluster(s)

Marketing & Sales

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Interact with customers to provide basic or scripted information in response to routine inquiries about products and services. May handle and resolve general complaints. Excludes individuals whose duties are primarily installation, sales, repair, and technical support.

Median Annual Income

$46,900

Projected Job Growth

-4 %

Career Cluster(s)

Financial Services

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Process new insurance policies, modifications to existing policies, and claims forms. Obtain information from policyholders to verify the accuracy and completeness of information on claims forms, applications and related documents, and company records. Update existing policies and company records to reflect changes requested by policyholders and insurance company representatives.