How do I become a financial planner on my own without working for a company?
A financial planner, or financial asset manager is knowledgeable in: 1. Developing a stocks and securities portfolio, 2. Insurance, annuities, and banking products 3. And real estate investments. A CFP is licensed in each field, and meets experience, education, and ethics requirements. Accounting is a good major, tax law, business, economics, and estate planning. Also it might be possible to take CFP Board-Registered Programs at your school.