Women sought as financial planners
Omaha.comOnly about 20 percent of insurance agents and financial advisers are women, a statistic many in the industry are seeking to change. Breaking into the profession of marketing financial services and products is difficult because establishing a client base demands long and varied hours. That can be hard on women who at the same time are expected to be the primary caregiver for children at home, experts in the field said.
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