Occupational Employment Statistics
41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents
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.
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Southeast Minnesota
| 470 | 180 | $37.73/hr | $16.83/hr | $19.70/hr | $27.70/hr | $43.06/hr | $63.88/hr |
| Financial Activities | 8,730 | $41.69/hr |
| Professional and Business Services | 510 | $38.63/hr |
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Insurance Underwriters
| 1,750 | $35.09/hr | -8.4% |
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Loan Officers
| 8,550 | $35.96/hr | 8.1% |
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Credit Analysts
| 2,080 | $36.21/hr | 6.5% |
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Accountants and Auditors
| 23,210 | $33.06/hr | 9.4% |
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Loan Interviewers and Clerks
| 5,760 | $20.35/hr | 6.3% |
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Insurance Sales Agents
| 8,090 | $29.13/hr | 9.0% |
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Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents
| 1,170 | $28.87/hr | 2.6% |
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Tax Preparers
| 1,350 | $26.02/hr | 10.7% |
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Fundraisers
| 1,990 | $27.64/hr | 11.0% |
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Financial Managers
| 15,750 | $60.42/hr | 16.8% |
- Monitor markets or positions.
- Make bids or offers to buy or sell securities.
- Agree on buying or selling prices at optimal levels for clients.
- Buy or sell stocks, bonds, commodity futures, foreign currencies, or other securities on behalf of investment dealers.
- Keep accurate records of transactions.
- Inform and advise concerned parties regarding fluctuations or securities transactions affecting plans or accounts.
- Review all securities transactions to ensure accuracy of information and conformance to governing agency regulations.
- Prepare documents needed to implement plans selected by clients.
- Discuss financial options with clients and keep them informed about transactions.
- Prepare forms or agreements to complete sales.