Top skills for Investment Advisor jobs

Based on 79 active Investment Advisor postings · updated Oct 8, 2026.

Skills employers ask for

The share of Investment Advisor postings that list each skill. Text that appears in almost every posting — equal-opportunity and benefits sections — is left out.

  • Financial Services82%
  • Portfolio Management71%
  • Investment Management69%
  • Decision Making67%
  • Consulting65%
  • Critical Thinking65%
  • Financial Planning63%
  • Driven60%
  • Wealth Management56%
  • Banking53%
  • Client Base51%
  • Insurance49%
  • Counseling45%
  • Direct Marketing45%
  • Outbound Sales45%
  • Total Rewards45%
  • Career Development44%
  • Mentorship44%
  • Finance41%
  • Accountability22%
  • Financial Goals21%
  • Referrals18%
  • Mutual Funds15%
  • Upselling15%
  • Market Data6%

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