Job outlooks for Financial advisors

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financial services advisor (11102)

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These outlooks were updated on December 10, 2025.

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  • Newfoundland and LabradorGood

    The employment outlook will be Good for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

    Here are some key facts about financial advisors in Newfoundland and Labrador:

    • Approximately 900 people work in this occupation.
    • Financial advisors mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 81%
      • Insurance Carriers and related activities (NAICS 524, 526): 11%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 93% compared to 83% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 7% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • 84% of financial advisors work all year, while 16% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.
    • 33% of financial advisors are self-employed compared to an average of 8% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 50% compared to 51% for all occupations
      • Women: 50% compared to 49% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 13% compared to 27% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 9% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 26% compared to 23% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 42% compared to 14% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 10% compared to 7% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Avalon Peninsula Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in the Avalon Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

      Here are some key facts about financial advisors in the Avalon Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 680 people work in this occupation.
      • Financial advisors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 93%

    • Notre Dame-Central-Bonavista Bay Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

      Here are some key facts about financial advisors in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:

      • Financial advisors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 95%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 5%

    • South Coast–Burin Peninsula Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

      Here are some key facts about financial advisors in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:

      • Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial advisors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 95%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 5%

    • West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

      Here are some key facts about financial advisors in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region:

      • Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial advisors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

  • Prince Edward IslandModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Financial advisors help individuals and businesses manage investments, insurance, retirement planning, and overall financial health, primarily working in banks, brokerages, and insurance firms. Employment prospects are strongest for those with specialized knowledge in areas like financial planning, credit analysis, or asset management, and many roles require certifications such as Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Mutual Funds Licence, Canadian Securities Course (CSC), or completion of the Life Licence Qualification Program (LLQP) for insurance-related roles. As financial services become more digital, advisors with strong communication skills and comfort using financial software and virtual platforms may have better employment prospects. While slower population growth—especially due to reduced immigration targets—may affect long-term consumer demand by some degree, the need for trusted financial guidance remains strong, particularly as Canadians navigate retirement planning, housing affordability, and economic uncertainty. 

    Here are some key facts about financial advisors in Prince Edward Island:

    • Approximately 350 people work in this occupation.
    • Financial advisors mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 66%
      • Insurance Carriers and related activities (NAICS 524, 526): 22%
      • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 8%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 93% compared to 84% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 7% compared to 16% for all occupations
    • 77% of financial advisors work all year, while 23% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
    • 28% of financial advisors are self-employed compared to an average of 13% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 63% compared to 51% for all occupations
      • Women: 38% compared to 49% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 12% compared to 28% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 11% compared to 11% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 18% compared to 25% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 47% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 12% compared to 8% for all occupations

  • Nova ScotiaGood

    The employment outlook will be Good for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Opportunities may exist at larger financial institutions in the Halifax region. There may be more opportunities for entry-level positions and those with related education and some experience.

    Here are some key facts about financial advisors in Nova Scotia:

    • Approximately 2,850 people work in this occupation.
    • Financial advisors mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 83%
      • Insurance Carriers and related activities (NAICS 524, 526): 9%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 94% compared to 82% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 6% compared to 18% for all occupations
    • 82% of financial advisors work all year, while 18% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • 28% of financial advisors are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 60% compared to 51% for all occupations
      • Women: 40% compared to 49% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 13% compared to 27% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 19% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 47% compared to 20% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 17% compared to 10% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Annapolis Valley Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in the Annapolis Valley region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about financial advisors in the Annapolis Valley region:

      • Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial advisors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

    • Cape Breton Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in the Cape Breton region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about financial advisors in the Cape Breton region:

      • Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial advisors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 94%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 6%

    • Halifax Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in the Halifax region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about financial advisors in the Halifax region:

      • Approximately 1,920 people work in this occupation.
      • Financial advisors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 91%

    • North Shore Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in the North Shore region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about financial advisors in the North Shore region:

      • Approximately 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial advisors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 89%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%

    • Southern Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in the Southern region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about financial advisors in the Southern region:

      • Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial advisors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

  • New BrunswickModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
    • Financial advisors are mostly employed at financial institutions such as banks, and investment firms. 
    • The growing adoption of mobile banking, online investment platforms, artificial intelligence, and other technologies, may shift the role and tasks of financial advisors going forward. 
    • Financial accreditations like Investment Funds in Canada (IFIC) and the Canadian Securities Course (CSC) are required by employers, as well as a mutual funds license and the completion of a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) or a Personal Financial Planning (PFP) designation. 
    • Holding either a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), or a Chartered Investment Manager (CIM) designation will enhance employment prospects.
    • Individuals in this occupation typically work in larger urban centres, where some of the banks and major financial institutions hold their main offices. As such, demand for these professionals is expected to be highest in Fredericton, Moncton and Saint John. 
    • Knowledge of both French and English will be required in certain regions of the province.

    Here are some key facts about financial advisors in New Brunswick:

    • Approximately 1,650 people work in this occupation.
    • Financial advisors mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 82%
      • Insurance Carriers and related activities (NAICS 524, 526): 7%
    • 81% of financial advisors work all year, while 19% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • 25% of financial advisors are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 56% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 43% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 17% compared to 30% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 7% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 24% compared to 23% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 39% compared to 16% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 12% compared to 7% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Campbellton–Miramichi Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in the Campbellton - Miramichi region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about financial advisors in the Campbellton - Miramichi region:

      • Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial advisors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

    • Edmundston–Woodstock Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in the Edmundston - Woodstock region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about financial advisors in the Edmundston - Woodstock region:

      • Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial advisors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 92%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 6%

    • Fredericton–Oromocto Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in the Fredericton - Oromocto region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about financial advisors in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:

      • Approximately 280 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial advisors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 84%

    • Moncton–Richibucto Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in the Moncton - Richibucto region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about financial advisors in the Moncton - Richibucto region:

      • Approximately 800 people work in this occupation.
      • Financial advisors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 95%

    • Saint John–St. Stephen Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about financial advisors in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

      • Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial advisors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 94%

  • QuebecModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Employment trends depend primarily on the needs of the finance and insurance sector.

    Population growth and aging, the proliferation of available financial products, the rise in the value of investments, and the reorganization of services toward individualized financial advisory services related to retirement, inheritance, and investment management are expected to support employment in this occupational group.

    The increased use of electronic platforms by clients for transactions related to savings, investments, and insurance could slow down employment growth in this sector, as it requires less staffing requirements.

    Here are some key facts about financial advisors in Quebec:

    • Approximately 28,500 people work in this occupation.
    • Financial advisors mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Finance, insurance, real estate and leasing (NAICS 52, 53): 86%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 93% compared to 82% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 7% compared to 18% for all occupations
    • 79% of financial advisors work all year, while 21% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • 31% of financial advisors are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 55% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 45% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 9% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 7% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 28% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 39% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 16% compared to 11% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Employment trends depend primarily on the needs of the finance and insurance sector.

      Population growth and aging, the proliferation of available financial products, the rise in the value of investments, and the reorganization of services toward individualized financial advisory services related to retirement, inheritance, and investment management are expected to support employment in this occupational group.

      The increased use of electronic platforms by clients for transactions related to savings, investments, and insurance could slow down employment growth in this sector, as it requires less staffing requirements.

      Here are some key facts about financial advisors in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region:

      • Approximately 310 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial advisors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 92%

    • Bas-Saint-Laurent Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Employment trends depend primarily on the needs of the finance and insurance sector.

      Population growth and aging, the proliferation of available financial products, the rise in the value of investments, and the reorganization of services toward individualized financial advisory services related to retirement, inheritance, and investment management are expected to support employment in this occupational group.

      The increased use of electronic platforms by clients for transactions related to savings, investments, and insurance could slow down employment growth in this sector, as it requires less staffing requirements.

      Here are some key facts about financial advisors in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:

      • Approximately 310 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial advisors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

    • Capitale-Nationale Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Employment trends depend primarily on the needs of the finance and insurance sector.

      Population growth and aging, the proliferation of available financial products, the rise in the value of investments, and the reorganization of services toward individualized financial advisory services related to retirement, inheritance, and investment management are expected to support employment in this occupational group.

      The increased use of electronic platforms by clients for transactions related to savings, investments, and insurance could slow down employment growth in this sector, as it requires less staffing requirements.

      Here are some key facts about financial advisors in the Capitale-Nationale region:

      • Approximately 2,570 people work in this occupation.
      • Financial advisors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 91%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 5%

    • Centre-du-Québec Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in the Centre-du-Québec region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Employment trends depend primarily on the needs of the finance and insurance sector.

      Population growth and aging, the proliferation of available financial products, the rise in the value of investments, and the reorganization of services toward individualized financial advisory services related to retirement, inheritance, and investment management are expected to support employment in this occupational group.

      The increased use of electronic platforms by clients for transactions related to savings, investments, and insurance could slow down employment growth in this sector, as it requires less staffing requirements.

      Here are some key facts about financial advisors in the Centre-du-Québec region:

      • Approximately 550 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial advisors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

    • Chaudière-Appalaches Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Employment trends depend primarily on the needs of the finance and insurance sector.

      Population growth and aging, the proliferation of available financial products, the rise in the value of investments, and the reorganization of services toward individualized financial advisory services related to retirement, inheritance, and investment management are expected to support employment in this occupational group.

      The increased use of electronic platforms by clients for transactions related to savings, investments, and insurance could slow down employment growth in this sector, as it requires less staffing requirements.

      Here are some key facts about financial advisors in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:

      • Approximately 1,240 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial advisors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 92%

    • Côte-Nord Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Employment trends depend primarily on the needs of the finance and insurance sector.

      Population growth and aging, the proliferation of available financial products, the rise in the value of investments, and the reorganization of services toward individualized financial advisory services related to retirement, inheritance, and investment management are expected to support employment in this occupational group.

      The increased use of electronic platforms by clients for transactions related to savings, investments, and insurance could slow down employment growth in this sector, as it requires less staffing requirements.

      Here are some key facts about financial advisors in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

      • Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial advisors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

    • Estrie Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in the Estrie region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Employment trends depend primarily on the needs of the finance and insurance sector.

      Population growth and aging, the proliferation of available financial products, the rise in the value of investments, and the reorganization of services toward individualized financial advisory services related to retirement, inheritance, and investment management are expected to support employment in this occupational group.

      The increased use of electronic platforms by clients for transactions related to savings, investments, and insurance could slow down employment growth in this sector, as it requires less staffing requirements.

      Here are some key facts about financial advisors in the Estrie region:

      • Approximately 710 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial advisors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

    • Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Employment trends depend primarily on the needs of the finance and insurance sector.

      Population growth and aging, the proliferation of available financial products, the rise in the value of investments, and the reorganization of services toward individualized financial advisory services related to retirement, inheritance, and investment management are expected to support employment in this occupational group.

      The increased use of electronic platforms by clients for transactions related to savings, investments, and insurance could slow down employment growth in this sector, as it requires less staffing requirements.

      Here are some key facts about financial advisors in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region:

      • Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial advisors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

    • Lanaudière Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in the Lanaudière region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Employment trends depend primarily on the needs of the finance and insurance sector.

      Population growth and aging, the proliferation of available financial products, the rise in the value of investments, and the reorganization of services toward individualized financial advisory services related to retirement, inheritance, and investment management are expected to support employment in this occupational group.

      The increased use of electronic platforms by clients for transactions related to savings, investments, and insurance could slow down employment growth in this sector, as it requires less staffing requirements.

      Here are some key facts about financial advisors in the Lanaudière region:

      • Approximately 1,980 people work in this occupation.
      • Financial advisors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 87%

    • Laurentides Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in the Laurentides region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Employment trends depend primarily on the needs of the finance and insurance sector.

      Population growth and aging, the proliferation of available financial products, the rise in the value of investments, and the reorganization of services toward individualized financial advisory services related to retirement, inheritance, and investment management are expected to support employment in this occupational group.

      The increased use of electronic platforms by clients for transactions related to savings, investments, and insurance could slow down employment growth in this sector, as it requires less staffing requirements.

      Here are some key facts about financial advisors in the Laurentides region:

      • Approximately 1,560 people work in this occupation.
      • Financial advisors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 89%

    • Laval Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region, for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Employment trends depend primarily on the needs of the finance and insurance sector.

      Population growth and aging, the proliferation of available financial products, the rise in the value of investments, and the reorganization of services toward individualized financial advisory services related to retirement, inheritance, and investment management are expected to support employment in this occupational group.

      The increased use of electronic platforms by clients for transactions related to savings, investments, and insurance could slow down employment growth in this sector, as it requires less staffing requirements.

      Here are some key facts about financial advisors in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region,:

      • Approximately 13,460 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Mauricie Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in the Mauricie region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Employment trends depend primarily on the needs of the finance and insurance sector.

      Population growth and aging, the proliferation of available financial products, the rise in the value of investments, and the reorganization of services toward individualized financial advisory services related to retirement, inheritance, and investment management are expected to support employment in this occupational group.

      The increased use of electronic platforms by clients for transactions related to savings, investments, and insurance could slow down employment growth in this sector, as it requires less staffing requirements.

      Here are some key facts about financial advisors in the Mauricie region:

      • Approximately 560 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial advisors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 95%

    • Montréal Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Employment trends depend primarily on the needs of the finance and insurance sector.

      Population growth and aging, the proliferation of available financial products, the rise in the value of investments, and the reorganization of services toward individualized financial advisory services related to retirement, inheritance, and investment management are expected to support employment in this occupational group.

      The increased use of electronic platforms by clients for transactions related to savings, investments, and insurance could slow down employment growth in this sector, as it requires less staffing requirements.

      Here are some key facts about financial advisors in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:

      • Approximately 13,460 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Montérégie Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in the Montérégie region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Employment trends depend primarily on the needs of the finance and insurance sector.

      Population growth and aging, the proliferation of available financial products, the rise in the value of investments, and the reorganization of services toward individualized financial advisory services related to retirement, inheritance, and investment management are expected to support employment in this occupational group.

      The increased use of electronic platforms by clients for transactions related to savings, investments, and insurance could slow down employment growth in this sector, as it requires less staffing requirements.

      Here are some key facts about financial advisors in the Montérégie region:

      • Approximately 3,680 people work in this occupation.
      • Financial advisors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 85%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 5%

    • Nord-du-Québec Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Employment trends depend primarily on the needs of the finance and insurance sector.

      Population growth and aging, the proliferation of available financial products, the rise in the value of investments, and the reorganization of services toward individualized financial advisory services related to retirement, inheritance, and investment management are expected to support employment in this occupational group.

      The increased use of electronic platforms by clients for transactions related to savings, investments, and insurance could slow down employment growth in this sector, as it requires less staffing requirements.

      Here are some key facts about financial advisors in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

      • Financial advisors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

    • Outaouais Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in the Outaouais region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Employment trends depend primarily on the needs of the finance and insurance sector.

      Population growth and aging, the proliferation of available financial products, the rise in the value of investments, and the reorganization of services toward individualized financial advisory services related to retirement, inheritance, and investment management are expected to support employment in this occupational group.

      The increased use of electronic platforms by clients for transactions related to savings, investments, and insurance could slow down employment growth in this sector, as it requires less staffing requirements.

      Here are some key facts about financial advisors in the Outaouais region:

      • Approximately 970 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial advisors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 71%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 20%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 5%

    • Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Employment trends depend primarily on the needs of the finance and insurance sector.

      Population growth and aging, the proliferation of available financial products, the rise in the value of investments, and the reorganization of services toward individualized financial advisory services related to retirement, inheritance, and investment management are expected to support employment in this occupational group.

      The increased use of electronic platforms by clients for transactions related to savings, investments, and insurance could slow down employment growth in this sector, as it requires less staffing requirements.

      Here are some key facts about financial advisors in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

      • Approximately 640 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial advisors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 90%

  • OntarioModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    What Types of Employers Are Out There?

    • The majority are employed in the financial services, mainly in banks and financial investment activities
    • Insurance carriers are also key employers


    What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?

    • Major layoffs in the banking industry
    • As older generations prepare to transfer wealth, the demand for financial planning will support opportunities for financial advisors  


    What Skills Do I Need to Succeed?

    • Certification in financial planning is typically required
    • Selling regulated financial products requires licensing, such as the Canadian Securities Course


    What Other Information Will I Find Helpful?

    • Self-employment is relatively common among workers in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about financial advisors in Ontario:

    • Approximately 47,350 people work in this occupation.
    • Financial advisors mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 77%
      • Insurance Carriers and related activities (NAICS 524, 526): 9%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 93% compared to 81% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 7% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • 82% of financial advisors work all year, while 18% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • 30% of financial advisors are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 56% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 43% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 12% compared to 25% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 21% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 45% compared to 24% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 18% compared to 13% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial advisors in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 3,940 people work in this occupation.
      • Financial advisors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 89%

    • Kingston–Pembroke Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in the Kingston - Pembroke region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial advisors in the Kingston - Pembroke region:

      • Approximately 940 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial advisors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 91%

    • Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial advisors in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

      • Approximately 4,080 people work in this occupation.
      • Financial advisors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 89%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 5%

    • London Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in the London region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial advisors in the London region:

      • Approximately 1,720 people work in this occupation.
      • Financial advisors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 92%

    • Muskoka–Kawarthas Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial advisors in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region:

      • Approximately 760 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial advisors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

    • Northeast Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in the Northeast region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial advisors in the Northeast region:

      • Approximately 1,070 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial advisors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 91%

    • Northwest Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in the Northwest region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial advisors in the Northwest region:

      • Approximately 410 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial advisors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 91%

    • Ottawa Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in the Ottawa region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial advisors in the Ottawa region:

      • Approximately 3,670 people work in this occupation.
      • Financial advisors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 79%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 9%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 6%

    • Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial advisors in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 680 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial advisors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 93%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 6%

    • Toronto Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in the Toronto region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial advisors in the Toronto region:

      • Approximately 28,200 people work in this occupation.
      • Financial advisors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 83%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 9%

    • Windsor-Sarnia Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in the Windsor - Sarnia region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial advisors in the Windsor - Sarnia region:

      • Approximately 1,260 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial advisors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 89%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 6%

  • ManitobaModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about financial advisors in Manitoba:

    • Approximately 2,750 people work in this occupation.
    • Financial advisors mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 84%
      • Insurance Carriers and related activities (NAICS 524, 526): 10%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 93% compared to 81% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 7% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • 83% of financial advisors work all year, while 17% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • 33% of financial advisors are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 56% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 43% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 16% compared to 31% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 6% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 24% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 41% compared to 20% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 12% compared to 8% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Interlake Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in the Interlake region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial advisors in the Interlake region:

      • Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial advisors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

    • North Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    • Southeast Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in the Southeast region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial advisors in the Southeast region:

      • Approximately 190 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial advisors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

    • Southwest Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in the Southwest region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial advisors in the Southwest region:

      • Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial advisors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

    • Winnipeg Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in the Winnipeg region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial advisors in the Winnipeg region:

      • Approximately 2,120 people work in this occupation.
      • Financial advisors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 93%

  • SaskatchewanModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
    • As more advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, and expanded use of “big data” continue to be incorporated into financial analysis systems, employers may require prospective employees to have expanded technical skill sets in these areas.
    • Courses such as Investment Funds in Canada (IFIC) or the Canadian Securities Course (CSC) are beneficial for job seekers.Courses such as Investment Funds in Canada (IFIC) or the Canadian Securities Course (CSC) are beneficial for job seekers.

    Here are some key facts about financial advisors in Saskatchewan:

    • Approximately 2,950 people work in this occupation.
    • Financial advisors mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 85%
      • Insurance Carriers and related activities (NAICS 524, 526): 8%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 95% compared to 81% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 5% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • 85% of financial advisors work all year, while 15% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • 27% of financial advisors are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 52% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 48% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 19% compared to 33% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 9% compared to 15% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 23% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 38% compared to 18% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 11% compared to 7% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Northern Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in the Northern region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.

      Here are some key facts about financial advisors in the Northern region:

      • Approximately 530 people work in this occupation.
      • Financial advisors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

    • Prince Albert Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in the Prince Albert region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.

      Here are some key facts about financial advisors in the Prince Albert region:

      • Approximately 530 people work in this occupation.
      • Financial advisors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

    • Regina–Moose Mountain Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in the Regina - Moose Mountain region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

      Here are some key facts about financial advisors in the Regina - Moose Mountain region:

      • Approximately 840 people work in this occupation.
      • Financial advisors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 94%

    • Saskatoon–Biggar Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

      Here are some key facts about financial advisors in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:

      • Approximately 1,300 people work in this occupation.
      • Financial advisors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 91%

    • Swift Current–Moose Jaw Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

      Here are some key facts about financial advisors in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region:

      • Approximately 240 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial advisors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

    • Yorkton–Melville Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in the Yorkton - Melville region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.

      Here are some key facts about financial advisors in the Yorkton - Melville region:

      • Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial advisors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

  • AlbertaModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
    • Digital financial services and AI tools may put pressure on employee skill requirements.
    • While Alberta's population growth should improve the demand for this occupation, employment opportunities remain sensitive to economic conditions within the province.
    • Key trends for this occupation include artificial intelligence and robo-advising and an aging client population that seeks income rather than risk and accumulation.

    Here are some key facts about financial advisors in Alberta:

    • Approximately 11,300 people work in this occupation.
    • Financial advisors mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 77%
      • Insurance Carriers and related activities (NAICS 524, 526): 10%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 93% compared to 80% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 7% compared to 20% for all occupations
    • 81% of financial advisors work all year, while 19% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • 30% of financial advisors are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 52% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 48% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 15% compared to 28% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 6% compared to 13% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 24% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 40% compared to 21% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 14% compared to 9% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
      • Digital financial services and AI tools may put pressure on employee skill requirements.
      • While Alberta's population growth should improve the demand for this occupation, employment opportunities remain sensitive to economic conditions within the province.
      • Key trends for this occupation include artificial intelligence and robo-advising and an aging client population that seeks income rather than risk and accumulation.

      Here are some key facts about financial advisors in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

      • Financial advisors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 94%

    • Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
      • Digital financial services and AI tools may put pressure on employee skill requirements.
      • While Alberta's population growth should improve the demand for this occupation, employment opportunities remain sensitive to economic conditions within the province.
      • Key trends for this occupation include artificial intelligence and robo-advising and an aging client population that seeks income rather than risk and accumulation.

      Here are some key facts about financial advisors in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region:

      • Approximately 590 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial advisors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 94%

    • Calgary Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in the Calgary region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
      • Digital financial services and AI tools may put pressure on employee skill requirements.
      • While Alberta's population growth should improve the demand for this occupation, employment opportunities remain sensitive to economic conditions within the province.
      • Key trends for this occupation include artificial intelligence and robo-advising and an aging client population that seeks income rather than risk and accumulation.

      Here are some key facts about financial advisors in the Calgary region:

      • Approximately 4,510 people work in this occupation.
      • Financial advisors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 84%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%

    • Camrose–Drumheller Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in the Camrose - Drumheller region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
      • Digital financial services and AI tools may put pressure on employee skill requirements.
      • While Alberta's population growth should improve the demand for this occupation, employment opportunities remain sensitive to economic conditions within the province.
      • Key trends for this occupation include artificial intelligence and robo-advising and an aging client population that seeks income rather than risk and accumulation.

      Here are some key facts about financial advisors in the Camrose - Drumheller region:

      • Approximately 290 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial advisors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

    • Edmonton Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in the Edmonton region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
      • Digital financial services and AI tools may put pressure on employee skill requirements.
      • While Alberta's population growth should improve the demand for this occupation, employment opportunities remain sensitive to economic conditions within the province.
      • Key trends for this occupation include artificial intelligence and robo-advising and an aging client population that seeks income rather than risk and accumulation.

      Here are some key facts about financial advisors in the Edmonton region:

      • Approximately 3,910 people work in this occupation.
      • Financial advisors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 88%

    • Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
      • Digital financial services and AI tools may put pressure on employee skill requirements.
      • While Alberta's population growth should improve the demand for this occupation, employment opportunities remain sensitive to economic conditions within the province.
      • Key trends for this occupation include artificial intelligence and robo-advising and an aging client population that seeks income rather than risk and accumulation.

      Here are some key facts about financial advisors in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

      • Approximately 590 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial advisors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

    • Red Deer Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in the Red Deer region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
      • Digital financial services and AI tools may put pressure on employee skill requirements.
      • While Alberta's population growth should improve the demand for this occupation, employment opportunities remain sensitive to economic conditions within the province.
      • Key trends for this occupation include artificial intelligence and robo-advising and an aging client population that seeks income rather than risk and accumulation.

      Here are some key facts about financial advisors in the Red Deer region:

      • Approximately 470 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial advisors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

    • Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
      • Digital financial services and AI tools may put pressure on employee skill requirements.
      • While Alberta's population growth should improve the demand for this occupation, employment opportunities remain sensitive to economic conditions within the province.
      • Key trends for this occupation include artificial intelligence and robo-advising and an aging client population that seeks income rather than risk and accumulation.

      Here are some key facts about financial advisors in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:

      • Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial advisors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 92%

  • British ColumbiaModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Strong verbal and written communication skills remain essential. 

    There could be more job opportunities in the province's larger urban centers, where there is a greater concentration of business services.

    Here are some key facts about financial advisors in British Columbia:

    • Approximately 16,300 people work in this occupation.
    • Financial advisors mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 76%
      • Insurance Carriers and related activities (NAICS 524, 526): 12%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 91% compared to 78% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 9% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • 80% of financial advisors work all year, while 20% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • 33% of financial advisors are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 56% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 44% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 14% compared to 28% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 20% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 44% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 16% compared to 12% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Cariboo Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in the Cariboo region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial advisors in the Cariboo region:

      • Approximately 230 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial advisors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

    • Kootenay Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in the Kootenay region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial advisors in the Kootenay region:

      • Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial advisors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

    • Lower Mainland–Southwest Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial advisors in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

      • Approximately 10,900 people work in this occupation.
      • Financial advisors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 87%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 6%

    • Nechako Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in the Nechako region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial advisors in the Nechako region:

      • Financial advisors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

    • North Coast Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in the North Coast region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial advisors in the North Coast region:

      • Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial advisors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

    • Northeast Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in the Northeast region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial advisors in the Northeast region:

      • Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial advisors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

    • Thompson–Okanagan Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial advisors in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

      • Approximately 1,850 people work in this occupation.
      • Financial advisors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 94%

    • Vancouver Island and Coast Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial advisors (NOC 11102) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial advisors in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

      • Approximately 2,680 people work in this occupation.
      • Financial advisors mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 91%

  • Yukon TerritoryUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

  • Northwest TerritoriesUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

  • NunavutUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

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