Investment advisors...

mjazzi1987
Sat, 21 Mar 2009 19:23:43 +0000

I recently graduated from a prestigious Liberal arts college with a B.A (Honors) in Political Science and History, and have been offered an entry level Marketing Assistant position for a leading Investment Management firm. I would like to know how difficult it is for liberal arts majors (specially women) to break into the investment industry. Is it possible for me to move up to the position of an investment advisor later on? I do not have any background in finance with the excepion of a first year economics course i took in undergrad (and thoroughly enjoyed), but i do have a very keen interest in learning about the capital markets. Is it possible for me to move up to the position of an investment advisor? how difficult is the profession, is it similar to investment banking and what is the income potential? also i know that most IA’s make money through comission, does this also apply if you are workng for a top full service brokerage firm? I am in a bit of a dillema because i’m on my gap year and this is a good employment/learning opportunity. Initially i wanted to pursue law but have been having second thoughts about a legal career.
Please advise!

Cheers.

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