Cross-Border Financial Planner

Also called: International Financial Planner

Helps people who live or work in more than one country manage taxes, retirement and investments in both.

A day in the life

A family is moving from Texas to London. You explain how both countries will tax their savings, plan their retirement accounts and coordinate with accountants on two continents.

Pay over a career

Starting
$90k
Typical
$140k
High
$250k

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 8 years after high school. Bachelor's plus CFP and international tax knowledge.

Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.

Majors to look at: Finance, International Business.

Outlook

Growing much faster than average (about 10% over 10 years). Tracks personal financial advisors.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk for 10 years. Two countries' tax and retirement rules make for messy, high-stakes cases where clients pay for a human specialist.

Start now, in high school

Classes: A world language, Personal finance, AP Macroeconomics, Accounting.

Official data: O*NET occupation 13-2052.

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