Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents connect buyers and sellers in financial markets. They sell securities to individuals, advise companies in search of investors, and conduct trades.

Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents work in high-stress environments and often work more than 40 hours per week.

A bachelor's degree is required for entry-level jobs, and a master's degree in business administration (MBA) is useful for advancement.

The median annual wage for securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents was $71,550 in May 2015.

Employment of securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents is projected to grow 10 percent from 2014 to 2024, faster than the average for all occupations. Demand for investment banking advisory services and commodities trading are likely to create strong employment growth.

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