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Tax transcripts are free and must be requested from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). This request can take 10-12 days for you to receive. You may also be asked for other documents to complete the financial aid process. Once the verification process is complete, your financial aid awards may be adjusted.
Continuing Education. Including college education, the amount of time it takes to become a full-fledged financial advisor is about five years. However, studying and education does not stop at the point the advisor becomes licensed and begins setting up his business. Instead, financial advisor training is an ongoing process.