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UGA Specific Information for Financial Planning

The mission of the Financial Planning Program is to prepare students for successful careers in the financial planning profession. Financial planning plays a critical role in the lives of individuals and families. Financial planners help increase the financial literacy and capacity of their clients. There is an increasing demand for financial planning professionals who can help individuals and families manage their finances better and achieve their financial goals. Courses in the curriculum are rigorous and meet the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards education requirements. Upon completion of the program, students are eligible to take the CFP Certification Examination. Students must pass the CFP Certification Examination and satisfy other certification requirements before receiving the CFP marks. Students in the program study a variety of topics, including credit and debt management, income tax planning, savings and investments, risk management and insurance, retirement planning, estate planning, financial counseling, and consumer decision making.

The financial planning degree program helps students become professional financial planners. Financial planning has been consistently recognized as one of the best careers in America. The profession is growing. The number of jobs available for qualified individuals is at an all-time high. Most graduates work in small to mid-size firms helping families achieve financial goals. While enrolled in the program, students have opportunities to write targeted and comprehensive financial plans, work in the field during internships, and participate in experiential learning activities. Graduates from the program are eligible to sit for the national Certified Financial Planner (CFP) exam upon graduation. This credential provides students with opportunities to obtain positions at a variety of regional and national financial planning firms. After graduation students will also be able to start their own financial planning practices. Other career opportunities for students include positions with retirement planning firms, consumer credit counseling services, banks, insurance companies, human resources departments, and the government. The degree also provides a launching point for those interested in earning an advanced graduate degree.

Source: https://bulletin.uga.edu/MajorsGeneral?MajorId=69

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Class of 2023 Career Outcomes for Financial Planning*

** Includes Self-Employed

Campus Resources

Connect with Your Career Consultant
Stop by Career Center Drop-In Hours
UGA FHCE Department - Financial Planning

CAMPUS STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

Student Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
Student Financial Planning Association
To find additional clubs and organizations, go to the Involvement Network

Additional UGA Career Center Recommendations

FACS Legislative Aide Leadership Fellows Program
ASPIRE Clinic Internship
VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance)

Additional Career Research Resources

O*NET Online – The O*NET database includes information on skills, abilities, knowledge, work activities, and interests associated with over 900 occupations.

My Next Move – An interactive tool for students and job seekers to learn more about their career options.

Occupational Outlook Handbook – The OOH is a career resource offering information on the hundreds of occupations that provide most of jobs in the United States.

Vault – Vault.com provides in-depth intelligence on what it’s really like to work in an industry, company, or profession – and how to position yourself to land that job.

Candid Career – This resource provides you with access to thousands of informational video interviews with real professionals through an easy-to-use website.

UGA Mentor Program – Connect with a mentor (alumni, faculty, staff) to research and explore industries and careers. Research industries and careers by connecting with a mentor for a quick chat or formal 16-week mentorship through the UGA Mentor Program.

Interstride - Interstride is an interactive tool for both international and domestic students to enhance their international experience and employment potential. The platform consists of job-listings, hiring trends, employer information, self-assessments, and up-to-date immigration guidance.

Glassdoor - Glassdoor is a free jobs and career community that offers an inside look at jobs and companies through "employee generated content" – anonymous salaries, company reviews, interview questions, and more – all posted by employees and job seekers.

Steppingblocks - Research your future career with real-world stats about your major, your interests, and your dream job title with career and education searches designed to find your best path based on millions of others. It’s data-powered career exploration for doers like you.

Employment Websites

GENERAL

Handshake (scroll down to the bottom of the page; login with your UGA MyID and password)
LinkedIn (this popular networking site also has a job board!)
Idealist (non-profit jobs)
USAJobs (federal jobs)

MAJOR/CAREER SPECIFIC

Financial Planning Association Job Board • CFP Board Career Center • eFinancial Careers

Professional Associations/Resources

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS - National Association of Personal Financial Advisors • Financial Planning Association • Certified Financial Planning Board • Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education

COMPANY & SALARY RESEARCH - Career Bliss • GlassDoor • Salary.com

LINKEDIN - Join LinkedIn groups that are relevant to your career interests. To search, select "groups" & type in your keywords. Review the groups that professionals in your field of interest have joined & consider joining those as well. To login, visit the LinkedIn main page.

Employers/Position Title Reported by Class of 2023 Financial Planning majors

The information below represents employers and position titles from the Class of 2023 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.

Employer	Position Title(s)
Asset Preservation Advisors	Junior Associate
Carson Wealth	Associate Wealth Advisor
Chase Bank	Relationship Banker
Cisco	Business Analyst
Employer Not Specified	Resident Associate
Endurance Planning Group	Client Services Coordinator
Financial Consultants Group	Client Relationship Manager
Fisher Investments	Client Operations Associate
Greystar	Leasing Professional
Higginbotham	Claims Representative
Higginbotham	Employee Benefits Account Coordinator
Insight Global	Recruiter
Merrill Lynch	Wealth Management Client Associate
Morgan Stanley	Financial Planning Associate
Navarre Corporation	Business Development Manager
Nolan Transportation Group	Business Development Representative
Oconee State Bank	Essential Banker
Paycom	Outside Sales Representative
PwC	Associate Auditor
Reynolds & Reynolds Financial Partners	Client Service Assistant
SFC	Health Agent
Shamrock Prosthetics, Inc.	Financial Manager
Shekinah Financial	Administrative Assistant
Soliant	Account Executive
Stable Waters Financial	Apprentice
The Commercial Bank	Lending Assistant
The Intersect Group	Technical Recruiter
Vanguard	Financial Advisor Development Program
Vanguard	Senior Associate
Vanguard	Financial Advisor Development Program Participant
Vanguard	Senior Associate
Vanguard	Financial Advisor Development Program Participant
Veeam Software	Inside Sales Associate
Windsor Wealth Planners & Strategists	Financial Advisor
Windsor Wealth Planners & Strategists	Financial Advisor
Wiser Wealth Management	Financial Planning Associate

* denotes no responses received.

*Source: Areas above marked with an Asterisk (*) have been created utilizing data taken from the UGA Career Outcomes Survey. The "Employers Hiring...," "Job Titles of...," "Career Outcomes for...," and "Graduate/Professional Schools and Programs..." information listed above represent UGA Class of 2023 Graduates. The lists are not exhaustive and therefore do not represent all potential career options. Click here for more detailed Career Outcomes information regarding this major.

Graduate/Professional Schools attended by Class of 2023 Financial Planning majors

The information below represents graduate/professional schools and programs reported through the Class of 2023 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.

Graduate School	Program(s)
University of Georgia	Marketing Research, MS
University of Georgia	Financial Planning, Master’s
University of Georgia	Financial Planning, MS
University of Georgia	Financial Planning, MS