Sales Agents, Securities and Commodities

Job Description: Buy and sell securities in investment and trading firms and develop and implement financial plans for individuals, businesses, and organizations.

Sales Agents, Securities and Commodities spend a lot of their time Selling or Influencing Others. They are naturally good at Oral Expression, Deductive Reasoning, Oral Comprehension, and Written Comprehension. Sales Agents, Securities and Commodities are typically characterized as being Enterprising and Conventional. They are usually very knowledgable about Customer and Personal Service, Mathematics, and Clerical and are skilled at Reading Comprehension and Active Listening.

Work Activities

Selling or Influencing Others
  
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
  
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  
Getting Information
  
Analyzing Data or Information
  
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  
Processing Information
  
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
  
Developing Objectives and Strategies
  
Thinking Creatively
  
Interacting With Computers
  
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
  
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
  
Performing Administrative Activities
  
Assisting and Caring for Others
  
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  
Scheduling Work and Activities
  
Documenting/Recording Information
  
Developing and Building Teams
  
Coaching and Developing Others
  
Training and Teaching Others
  
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
  
Staffing Organizational Units
  
Handling and Moving Objects
  
Controlling Machines and Processes
  
Performing General Physical Activities
  
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
  

Abilities

Oral Expression
  
Deductive Reasoning
  
Oral Comprehension
  
Written Comprehension
  
Problem Sensitivity
  
Fluency of Ideas
  
Speech Recognition
  
Number Facility
  
Near Vision
  
Category Flexibility
  
Mathematical Reasoning
  
Originality
  
Written Expression
  
Inductive Reasoning
  
Speech Clarity
  
Information Ordering
  
Flexibility of Closure
  
Perceptual Speed
  
Speed of Closure
  
Far Vision
  
Selective Attention
  
Finger Dexterity
  
Memorization
  
Visualization
  
Time Sharing
  
Auditory Attention
  
Hearing Sensitivity
  
Visual Color Discrimination
  
Arm-Hand Steadiness
  
Control Precision
  
Manual Dexterity
  
Depth Perception
  

Interests

Enterprising
  
Conventional
  
Social
  
Investigative
  
Realistic
  
Artistic
  

Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service
  
Mathematics
  
Clerical
  
Economics and Accounting
  
Administration and Management
  
Sales and Marketing
  
English Language
  
Law and Government
  
Computers and Electronics
  
Education and Training
  
Psychology
  
Communications and Media
  
Public Safety and Security
  
Personnel and Human Resources
  
Sociology and Anthropology
  
History and Archeology
  
Transportation
  

Wages

Connecticut
$144,400  
 
New York
$113,390  
 
District of Columbia
$90,090  
 
North Carolina
$84,380  
 
Massachusetts
$84,180  
 
Kansas
$83,590  
 
Vermont
$83,230  
 
California
$78,390  
 
Georgia
$77,970  
 
Arkansas
$75,760  
 
Illinois
$74,980  
 
Rhode Island
$73,360  
 
Maine
$70,520  
 
New Mexico
$67,900  
 
Pennsylvania
$67,470  
 
Florida
$66,710  
 
Alabama
$65,350  
 
New Jersey
$65,160  
 
Virginia
$64,330  
 
Minnesota
$64,210  
 
Oklahoma
$63,390  
 
Nebraska
$61,580  
 
South Carolina
$60,540  
 
Indiana
$60,090  
 
Mississippi
$59,830  
 
Tennessee
$58,810  
 
West Virginia
$58,080  
 
Missouri
$56,060  
 
Washington
$55,120  
 
Alaska
$53,520  
 
Utah
$52,940  
 
New Hampshire
$52,730  
 
North Dakota
$52,250  
 
Louisiana
$52,220  
 
Texas
$52,000  
 
Idaho
$51,210  
 
Ohio
$50,130  
 
Montana
$49,240  
 
Oregon
$48,880  
 
Wisconsin
$48,290  
 
Colorado
$46,600  
 
Iowa
$45,740  
 
Arizona
$44,060  
 
Michigan
$43,740  
 
Hawaii
$42,340  
 
South Dakota
$42,300  
 
Wyoming
$36,820  
 
Kentucky
$35,740  
 
Puerto Rico
$33,620  
 
Nevada
$32,350  
 

Skills

Reading Comprehension
  
Active Listening
  
Critical Thinking
  
Persuasion
  
Systems Analysis
  
Judgment and Decision Making
  
Speaking
  
Writing
  
Active Learning
  
Systems Evaluation
  
Social Perceptiveness
  
Service Orientation
  
Monitoring
  
Time Management
  
Complex Problem Solving
  
Negotiation
  
Mathematics
  
Instructing
  
Coordination
  
Management of Personnel Resources
  
Learning Strategies
  
Operations Analysis
  
Management of Financial Resources
  
Programming
  
Management of Material Resources
  
Science
  
Technology Design
  

Work Values

Achievement
  
Working Conditions
  
Relationships
  
Independence
  
Support
  
Recognition
  

Work Styles

Attention to Detail
  
Integrity
  
Initiative
  
Dependability
  
Analytical Thinking
  
Persistence
  
Independence
  
Adaptability/Flexibility
  
Concern for Others
  
Achievement/Effort
  
Self Control
  
Cooperation
  
Stress Tolerance
  
Leadership
  
Innovation
  
Social Orientation
  

Related University Degree Programs

Work Context

Contact With Others
  
Telephone
  
Electronic Mail
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Level of Competition
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Time Pressure
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Consequence of Error
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Letters and Memos
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Physical Proximity
  
Degree of Automation
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Duration of Typical Work Week
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Public Speaking
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Work Schedules
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to High Places
  

-40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-A lot of freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-About half the time-

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  

-Completely automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Constant contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others about half the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others most of the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Continually or almost continually-

Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  

-Every day-

Telephone
  
Electronic Mail
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Time Pressure
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Letters and Memos
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Public Speaking
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Extremely important-

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Fairly important-

Work With Work Group or Team
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  

-Fairly serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-High responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Highly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Highly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-

Physical Proximity
  

-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Important-

Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Deal With External Customers
  

-Important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-

Work Schedules
  

-Less than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-Less than half the time-

Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Sitting
  

-Limited freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Limited responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Minor results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderate responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Moderate results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderately automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Moderately close (at arm's length)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Moderately competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-More than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-More than half the time-

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Standing
  

-Never-

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Standing
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Letters and Memos
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Public Speaking
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Telephone
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Time Pressure
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Electronic Mail
  

-No contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-No freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-No responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-No results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Not at all automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Not at all competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Not important at all-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Not serious at all-

Consequence of Error
  

-Occasional contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Once a month or more but not every week-

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Public Speaking
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Letters and Memos
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Time Pressure
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Electronic Mail
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Telephone
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  

-Once a week or more but not every day-

Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Letters and Memos
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Public Speaking
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Time Pressure
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Telephone
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Electronic Mail
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  

-Once a year or more but not every month-

Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Time Pressure
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Letters and Memos
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Telephone
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  

-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-

Work Schedules
  

-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-

Work Schedules
  

-Serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Slightly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Slightly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Some freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Very close (near touching)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Very high responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Very important-

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  

-Very important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Very little freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Very serious-

Consequence of Error
  

Task Ratings

- Importance Core-

Complete sales order tickets and submit for processing of client-requested transactions.
  
Interview clients to determine clients' assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, or financial objectives.
  
Record transactions accurately, and keep clients informed about transactions.
  
Develop financial plans based on analysis of clients' financial status, and discuss financial options with clients.
  
Review all securities transactions to ensure accuracy of information and conformance to governing agency regulations.
  
Offer advice on the purchase or sale of particular securities.
  
Relay buy or sell orders to securities exchanges or to firm trading departments.
  
Identify potential clients, using advertising campaigns, mailing lists, or personal contacts.
  
Review financial periodicals, stock and bond reports, business publications, or other material to identify potential investments for clients or to keep abreast of trends affecting market conditions.
  
Contact prospective customers to determine customer needs, present information, or explain available services.
  
Prepare documents needed to implement plans selected by clients.
  
Analyze market conditions to determine optimum times to execute securities transactions.
  
Explain stock market terms or trading practices to clients.
  
Inform and advise concerned parties regarding fluctuations or securities transactions affecting plans or accounts.
  
Calculate costs for billings or commissions.
  
Supply the latest price quotes on any security, as well as information on the activities or financial positions of the corporations issuing these securities.
  
Prepare financial reports to monitor client or corporate finances.
  

- Importance Supplemental-

Read corporate reports and calculate ratios to determine best prospects for profit on stock purchases and to monitor client accounts.
  

- Relevance of Task Core-

Explain stock market terms or trading practices to clients.
  
Offer advice on the purchase or sale of particular securities.
  
Record transactions accurately, and keep clients informed about transactions.
  
Prepare documents needed to implement plans selected by clients.
  
Review financial periodicals, stock and bond reports, business publications, or other material to identify potential investments for clients or to keep abreast of trends affecting market conditions.
  
Identify potential clients, using advertising campaigns, mailing lists, or personal contacts.
  
Contact prospective customers to determine customer needs, present information, or explain available services.
  
Complete sales order tickets and submit for processing of client-requested transactions.
  
Develop financial plans based on analysis of clients' financial status, and discuss financial options with clients.
  
Interview clients to determine clients' assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, or financial objectives.
  
Inform and advise concerned parties regarding fluctuations or securities transactions affecting plans or accounts.
  
Relay buy or sell orders to securities exchanges or to firm trading departments.
  
Supply the latest price quotes on any security, as well as information on the activities or financial positions of the corporations issuing these securities.
  
Review all securities transactions to ensure accuracy of information and conformance to governing agency regulations.
  
Calculate costs for billings or commissions.
  
Prepare financial reports to monitor client or corporate finances.
  
Analyze market conditions to determine optimum times to execute securities transactions.
  

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

Read corporate reports and calculate ratios to determine best prospects for profit on stock purchases and to monitor client accounts.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Identify potential clients, using advertising campaigns, mailing lists, or personal contacts.
  
Review all securities transactions to ensure accuracy of information and conformance to governing agency regulations.
  
Review financial periodicals, stock and bond reports, business publications, or other material to identify potential investments for clients or to keep abreast of trends affecting market conditions.
  
Record transactions accurately, and keep clients informed about transactions.
  
Contact prospective customers to determine customer needs, present information, or explain available services.
  
Analyze market conditions to determine optimum times to execute securities transactions.
  
Calculate costs for billings or commissions.
  
Offer advice on the purchase or sale of particular securities.
  
Supply the latest price quotes on any security, as well as information on the activities or financial positions of the corporations issuing these securities.
  
Inform and advise concerned parties regarding fluctuations or securities transactions affecting plans or accounts.
  
Relay buy or sell orders to securities exchanges or to firm trading departments.
  
Interview clients to determine clients' assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, or financial objectives.
  
Prepare documents needed to implement plans selected by clients.
  
Explain stock market terms or trading practices to clients.
  
Complete sales order tickets and submit for processing of client-requested transactions.
  
Develop financial plans based on analysis of clients' financial status, and discuss financial options with clients.
  
Prepare financial reports to monitor client or corporate finances.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Read corporate reports and calculate ratios to determine best prospects for profit on stock purchases and to monitor client accounts.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Complete sales order tickets and submit for processing of client-requested transactions.
  
Offer advice on the purchase or sale of particular securities.
  
Analyze market conditions to determine optimum times to execute securities transactions.
  
Supply the latest price quotes on any security, as well as information on the activities or financial positions of the corporations issuing these securities.
  
Record transactions accurately, and keep clients informed about transactions.
  
Relay buy or sell orders to securities exchanges or to firm trading departments.
  
Contact prospective customers to determine customer needs, present information, or explain available services.
  
Calculate costs for billings or commissions.
  
Explain stock market terms or trading practices to clients.
  
Review all securities transactions to ensure accuracy of information and conformance to governing agency regulations.
  
Review financial periodicals, stock and bond reports, business publications, or other material to identify potential investments for clients or to keep abreast of trends affecting market conditions.
  
Inform and advise concerned parties regarding fluctuations or securities transactions affecting plans or accounts.
  
Interview clients to determine clients' assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, or financial objectives.
  
Develop financial plans based on analysis of clients' financial status, and discuss financial options with clients.
  
Identify potential clients, using advertising campaigns, mailing lists, or personal contacts.
  
Prepare documents needed to implement plans selected by clients.
  
Prepare financial reports to monitor client or corporate finances.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Read corporate reports and calculate ratios to determine best prospects for profit on stock purchases and to monitor client accounts.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Prepare financial reports to monitor client or corporate finances.
  
Calculate costs for billings or commissions.
  
Prepare documents needed to implement plans selected by clients.
  
Explain stock market terms or trading practices to clients.
  
Interview clients to determine clients' assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, or financial objectives.
  
Inform and advise concerned parties regarding fluctuations or securities transactions affecting plans or accounts.
  
Supply the latest price quotes on any security, as well as information on the activities or financial positions of the corporations issuing these securities.
  
Contact prospective customers to determine customer needs, present information, or explain available services.
  
Develop financial plans based on analysis of clients' financial status, and discuss financial options with clients.
  
Analyze market conditions to determine optimum times to execute securities transactions.
  
Offer advice on the purchase or sale of particular securities.
  
Complete sales order tickets and submit for processing of client-requested transactions.
  
Review financial periodicals, stock and bond reports, business publications, or other material to identify potential investments for clients or to keep abreast of trends affecting market conditions.
  
Relay buy or sell orders to securities exchanges or to firm trading departments.
  
Identify potential clients, using advertising campaigns, mailing lists, or personal contacts.
  
Record transactions accurately, and keep clients informed about transactions.
  
Review all securities transactions to ensure accuracy of information and conformance to governing agency regulations.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Read corporate reports and calculate ratios to determine best prospects for profit on stock purchases and to monitor client accounts.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Interview clients to determine clients' assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, or financial objectives.
  
Inform and advise concerned parties regarding fluctuations or securities transactions affecting plans or accounts.
  
Prepare documents needed to implement plans selected by clients.
  
Complete sales order tickets and submit for processing of client-requested transactions.
  
Develop financial plans based on analysis of clients' financial status, and discuss financial options with clients.
  
Prepare financial reports to monitor client or corporate finances.
  
Contact prospective customers to determine customer needs, present information, or explain available services.
  
Calculate costs for billings or commissions.
  
Review financial periodicals, stock and bond reports, business publications, or other material to identify potential investments for clients or to keep abreast of trends affecting market conditions.
  
Relay buy or sell orders to securities exchanges or to firm trading departments.
  
Analyze market conditions to determine optimum times to execute securities transactions.
  
Identify potential clients, using advertising campaigns, mailing lists, or personal contacts.
  
Offer advice on the purchase or sale of particular securities.
  
Review all securities transactions to ensure accuracy of information and conformance to governing agency regulations.
  
Record transactions accurately, and keep clients informed about transactions.
  
Supply the latest price quotes on any security, as well as information on the activities or financial positions of the corporations issuing these securities.
  
Explain stock market terms or trading practices to clients.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Read corporate reports and calculate ratios to determine best prospects for profit on stock purchases and to monitor client accounts.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Prepare financial reports to monitor client or corporate finances.
  
Relay buy or sell orders to securities exchanges or to firm trading departments.
  
Prepare documents needed to implement plans selected by clients.
  
Explain stock market terms or trading practices to clients.
  
Develop financial plans based on analysis of clients' financial status, and discuss financial options with clients.
  
Complete sales order tickets and submit for processing of client-requested transactions.
  
Offer advice on the purchase or sale of particular securities.
  
Identify potential clients, using advertising campaigns, mailing lists, or personal contacts.
  
Inform and advise concerned parties regarding fluctuations or securities transactions affecting plans or accounts.
  
Calculate costs for billings or commissions.
  
Supply the latest price quotes on any security, as well as information on the activities or financial positions of the corporations issuing these securities.
  
Review all securities transactions to ensure accuracy of information and conformance to governing agency regulations.
  
Record transactions accurately, and keep clients informed about transactions.
  
Interview clients to determine clients' assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, or financial objectives.
  
Analyze market conditions to determine optimum times to execute securities transactions.
  
Contact prospective customers to determine customer needs, present information, or explain available services.
  
Review financial periodicals, stock and bond reports, business publications, or other material to identify potential investments for clients or to keep abreast of trends affecting market conditions.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Read corporate reports and calculate ratios to determine best prospects for profit on stock purchases and to monitor client accounts.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Explain stock market terms or trading practices to clients.
  
Develop financial plans based on analysis of clients' financial status, and discuss financial options with clients.
  
Record transactions accurately, and keep clients informed about transactions.
  
Relay buy or sell orders to securities exchanges or to firm trading departments.
  
Review financial periodicals, stock and bond reports, business publications, or other material to identify potential investments for clients or to keep abreast of trends affecting market conditions.
  
Offer advice on the purchase or sale of particular securities.
  
Review all securities transactions to ensure accuracy of information and conformance to governing agency regulations.
  
Supply the latest price quotes on any security, as well as information on the activities or financial positions of the corporations issuing these securities.
  
Prepare documents needed to implement plans selected by clients.
  
Interview clients to determine clients' assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, or financial objectives.
  
Complete sales order tickets and submit for processing of client-requested transactions.
  
Analyze market conditions to determine optimum times to execute securities transactions.
  
Inform and advise concerned parties regarding fluctuations or securities transactions affecting plans or accounts.
  
Contact prospective customers to determine customer needs, present information, or explain available services.
  
Identify potential clients, using advertising campaigns, mailing lists, or personal contacts.
  
Prepare financial reports to monitor client or corporate finances.
  
Calculate costs for billings or commissions.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Read corporate reports and calculate ratios to determine best prospects for profit on stock purchases and to monitor client accounts.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Prepare financial reports to monitor client or corporate finances.
  
Supply the latest price quotes on any security, as well as information on the activities or financial positions of the corporations issuing these securities.
  
Analyze market conditions to determine optimum times to execute securities transactions.
  
Inform and advise concerned parties regarding fluctuations or securities transactions affecting plans or accounts.
  
Prepare documents needed to implement plans selected by clients.
  
Relay buy or sell orders to securities exchanges or to firm trading departments.
  
Review all securities transactions to ensure accuracy of information and conformance to governing agency regulations.
  
Develop financial plans based on analysis of clients' financial status, and discuss financial options with clients.
  
Offer advice on the purchase or sale of particular securities.
  
Calculate costs for billings or commissions.
  
Complete sales order tickets and submit for processing of client-requested transactions.
  
Contact prospective customers to determine customer needs, present information, or explain available services.
  
Explain stock market terms or trading practices to clients.
  
Identify potential clients, using advertising campaigns, mailing lists, or personal contacts.
  
Interview clients to determine clients' assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, or financial objectives.
  
Record transactions accurately, and keep clients informed about transactions.
  
Review financial periodicals, stock and bond reports, business publications, or other material to identify potential investments for clients or to keep abreast of trends affecting market conditions.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Read corporate reports and calculate ratios to determine best prospects for profit on stock purchases and to monitor client accounts.
  

Education Training Experience

-On-Site or In-Plant Training-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
  

-On-the-Job Training-

Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
  

-Related Work Experience-

None
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
  
Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years
  

-Required Level of Education-

High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
  
Some College Courses
  
Bachelor's Degree
  
First Professional Degree - awarded for completion of a program that: requires at least 2 years of college work before entrance into the program, includes a total of at least 6 academic years of work to complete, and provides all remaining academic requirements to begin practice in a profession