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There are roughly 15,500 financial advisors. Unknown number of support / institutional employees.
people give money to a financial advisor and he invests the money for them hoping to get a great return for the money invested.
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It can take upwards of 6 years to obtain an MBA or Finance Degree. It also takes professional development and on the job training in order to be successful and recognized.