What is the career progression for a paraplanner?

The most common career progression for a paraplanner is:

• Administration Assistant (est. salary $40,000pa)
• Junior Paraplanner (est. salary $50,000pa)
• Paraplanner (est. salary $60,000pa)
• Senior Paraplanner (est. salary $80,000pa)
• Financial Adviser (est. salary $100,000pa) or Contract Paraplanner
• Practice Owner or Senior Financial Adviser (est. salary $120,000pa+)

Within a retail banking environment, the progression is often:

• Customer Service Officer
• Lending Officer
• Associate Financial Adviser / Paraplanner
• Financial Adviser
• Senior Financial Adviser
• Servicing Adviser

For more information on financial planning careers, visit Advice Jobs, the specialised financial services job board.