Assessment Template For Personal Financial Advisors

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.
Personal Financial Advisors

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Occupation-Specific

Technology Skills
Customer relationship management CRM software
Questions20
Time Limit25 min

Tasks

  • Interview clients to determine their current income, expenses, insurance coverage, tax status, financial objectives, risk tolerance, or other information needed to develop a financial plan.
  • Recommend to clients strategies in cash management, insurance coverage, investment planning, or other areas to help them achieve their financial goals.
  • Manage client portfolios, keeping client plans up-to-date.
  • Implement financial planning recommendations, or refer clients to someone who can assist them with plan implementation.
  • Analyze financial information obtained from clients to determine strategies for meeting clients' financial objectives.

Technology Skills

Customer relationship management CRM software

ACT! ACT4Advisors, Microsoft Business Contact Manager, Salesforce software, Web Information Solutions Pocket Informant

Presentation software

Financial planning presentation software, Microsoft PowerPoint, MoneyTree Silver Financial Planner (presentation feature)

Financial analysis software

Finance Logix Retirement Planner, Ibbotson Portfolio Strategist, Oracle E-Business Suite Financials, WealthTec Foundations

Document management software

Cabinet NG CNG-SAFE, ScanSoft PaperPort Pro, SunGard LockBox, World Software Corporation Worldox

Data base user interface and query software

FileMaker Pro, Microsoft Access, Microsoft SQL Server, Structured query language SQL

Worker Requirements

Technology Skills
Customer relationship management CRM software
Questions20
Time Limit25 min
Skills
Active Listening
Questions20
Time Limit25 min
Knowledge
Customer and Personal Service
Questions20
Time Limit20 min

Skills

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Economics and Accounting

Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.

English Language

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Mathematics

Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Psychology

Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

Worker Characteristics

Technology Skills
Customer relationship management CRM software
Questions20
Time Limit25 min
Skills
Active Listening
Questions20
Time Limit25 min
Knowledge
Customer and Personal Service
Questions20
Time Limit20 min
Abilities
Oral Comprehension
Questions20
Time Limit25 min
Interests
Enterprising
Questions25
Time Limit20 min
Work Values
Independence
Questions30
Time Limit15 min
Work Styles
Integrity
Questions30
Time Limit20 min

Abilities

Oral Comprehension

The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Oral Expression

The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

Speech Clarity

The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.

Written Comprehension

The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

Written Expression

The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

Interests

Enterprising

Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.

Conventional

Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.

Social

Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.

Work Values

Independence

Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

Achievement

Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

Recognition

Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Work Styles

Integrity

Job requires being honest and ethical.

Dependability

Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.

Attention to Detail

Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.

Analytical Thinking

Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.

Concern for Others

Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.

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