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Cynthia Preston '26 came out of retirement to go back to school. After spending her career as a tailor in the fashion industry, she decided to pursue a bachelor's degree in marketing at SNHU — and advised all new students to follow their passions as well when choosing a major.

Considering a career change or exploring what you could do with a finance degree? From educational requirements and industry credentials to soft skills, discover just what it takes to start a career in financial advising.

Becoming a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® can give you broad-based knowledge that may allow you to guide your clients to achieve their personal financial goals. As a financial planner, you'll work toward developing long-term client relationships and follow a strict code of ethics.

A bachelor’s degree in accounting can prepare you for a career in public accounting, financial analysis, auditing and more. If you're considering the degree program, you might have questions about what the classes are like and whether you have the foundations to become a good accountant.