Personal investment adviser demographics and statistics in the US
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Personal investment adviser demographics by:
Personal investment adviser gender statistics
51.5% of personal investment advisers are women and 48.5% of personal investment advisers are men.
- Female, 51.5%
- Male, 48.5%
Personal investment adviser gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% |
| Male | 48.5% |
Personal investment adviser gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$118,624
Female income
$103,798
Personal investment adviser gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in personal investment adviser positions over time. Currently, 51.5% of personal investment advisers are female.
Personal investment adviser gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 48.74% | 51.26% |
| 2011 | 47.77% | 52.23% |
| 2012 | 49.88% | 50.12% |
| 2013 | 47.39% | 52.61% |
| 2014 | 47.44% | 52.56% |
| 2015 | 49.40% | 50.60% |
| 2016 | 48.93% | 51.07% |
| 2017 | 46.09% | 53.91% |
| 2018 | 48.89% | 51.11% |
| 2019 | 49.53% | 50.47% |
| 2020 | 48.80% | 51.20% |
| 2021 | 48.47% | 51.53% |
Personal investment adviser related jobs gender ratio
We compared personal investment advisers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, renewable energy system finance specialist and chartered finance analyst have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Escrow Officer | 15% | 85% |
| Customs Verifier | 20% | 80% |
| Credit Assistant | 20% | 80% |
| Personal Investment Adviser | 48% | 52% |
| Head Analyst | 86% | 14% |
| Chartered Finance Analyst | 90% | 10% |
| Renewable Energy System Finance Specialist | 92% | 8% |
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Personal investment adviser demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among personal investment advisers is White, which makes up 72.1% of all personal investment advisers. Comparatively, 9.5% of personal investment advisers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.3% of personal investment advisers are Asian.
- White, 72.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.5%
- Asian, 8.3%
- Black or African American, 5.6%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Personal investment adviser race
| Personal investment adviser race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.5% |
| Asian | 8.3% |
| Black or African American | 5.6% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Personal investment adviser race and ethnicity over time
See how personal investment adviser racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Personal investment adviser race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.64% | 5.67% | 7.54% | 6.75% |
| 2011 | 78.70% | 5.78% | 7.26% | 6.62% |
| 2012 | 77.82% | 5.64% | 7.90% | 7.04% |
| 2013 | 76.21% | 5.80% | 8.68% | 7.57% |
| 2014 | 76.86% | 6.13% | 8.39% | 7.14% |
| 2015 | 77.40% | 5.64% | 8.39% | 6.94% |
| 2016 | 76.74% | 5.45% | 8.89% | 7.32% |
| 2017 | 75.53% | 5.56% | 9.27% | 7.82% |
| 2018 | 76.56% | 5.44% | 8.19% | 7.94% |
| 2019 | 76.50% | 5.16% | 8.62% | 7.64% |
| 2020 | 73.28% | 5.89% | 8.78% | 8.56% |
| 2021 | 72.06% | 5.65% | 8.34% | 9.47% |
Personal investment adviser wage gap by race
According to our data, asian personal investment advisers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american personal investment advisers have the lowest average salary at $108,592.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $119,049 |
| White | $122,978 |
| Black or African American | $108,592 |
| Asian | $123,866 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $119,280 |
Average personal investment adviser age
See how the average age of personal investment advisers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Personal investment adviser age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 42 | 46 |
| White | 44 | 45 |
| Black or African American | 41.5 | 44 |
| Asian | 42 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 45 |
Personal investment adviser age breakdown
The average age of personal investment advisers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the personal investment adviser population.
Personal investment adviser age breakdown
| Personal Investment Adviser Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Personal investment adviser educational attainment
The most common degree for personal investment advisers is bachelor's degree, with 65% of personal investment advisers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 12% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Associate, 12%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Personal investment advisers by degree level
| Personal investment adviser degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Associate | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Personal investment adviser wage gap by degree level
According to the data, personal investment advisers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $142,638 annually. With a Master's degree, personal investment advisers earn a median annual income of $133,377 compared to $124,034 for personal investment advisers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $133,377 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $124,034 |
| Doctorate Degree | $142,638 |
Personal investment adviser employment statistics
Most personal investment advisers work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where personal investment advisers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where personal investment advisers work.
Personal investment adviser jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 40% |
Personal investment adviser jobs by company type
Employees with the personal investment adviser job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most personal investment advisers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Personal investment adviser jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 46% |
| Private | 48% |
| Government | 4% |
Personal investment adviser jobs by industry
The most common industries for personal investment advisers are finance, manufacturing and insurance.
Personal investment adviser industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 33% |
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Insurance | 8% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Government | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
Personal investment adviser turnover and employment statistics
Personal investment adviser unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for personal investment advisers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Personal investment adviser unemployment rate by year
| Year | Personal investment adviser unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.85% |
| 2011 | 3.28% |
| 2012 | 2.62% |
| 2013 | 2.79% |
| 2014 | 1.97% |
| 2015 | 1.35% |
| 2016 | 1.21% |
| 2017 | 1.18% |
| 2018 | 1.95% |
| 2019 | 1.59% |
| 2020 | 1.85% |
| 2021 | 1.87% |
Average personal investment adviser tenure
The average personal investment adviser stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 531 personal investment advisers resumes in Zippia's database.
Personal investment adviser tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Personal investment adviser LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of personal investment advisers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Investment Adviser | 4.53% | - |
| Bond Analyst | 7.33% | 32,342 |
| State Auditor | 7.40% | 18,559 |
| Tax Advisor | 7.56% | 76,710 |
| Commissioner Of Internal Revenue | 7.65% | 11,713 |
| Budget Coordinator | 12.94% | 23,021 |
| Examination Proctor | 19.38% | 149 |
Similar personal investment adviser jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Bond Analyst | 7.33% | 32,342 |
| State Auditor | 7.40% | 18,559 |
| Tax Advisor | 7.56% | 76,710 |
| Commissioner Of Internal Revenue | 7.65% | 11,713 |
| Budget Coordinator | 12.94% | 23,021 |
| Examination Proctor | 19.38% | 149 |
Foreign languages spoken by personal investment advisers
The most common foreign language among personal investment advisers is Spanish at 36.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 10.0% and Indonesian is the third-most popular at 6.7%.
- Spanish, 36.7%
- Mandarin, 10.0%
- Indonesian, 6.7%
- Chinese, 6.7%
- French, 6.7%
- Other, 33.2%
Personal investment adviser languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 36.7% |
| Mandarin | 10.0% |
| Indonesian | 6.7% |
| Chinese | 6.7% |
| French | 6.7% |
| Other | 33.2% |