Can you turn investing (stocks) into a career?

There are many choices of careers in the financial field.

Investment Representative - needs little or no education and training provided by bank or investment firm. You would sell the mutual funds, bonds, and stocks recommended by the research division of the company you work for.

Financial planner - would require college or university education. Might also require training and experience. You would invest other people's money in stocks/bonds/etfs, etc of your choice.

Investor - Invest your own money in whatever you choose. There are ways to make money in the stock market regardless of whether the market is going up, down or sideways. This would require training as money can be lost very quickly if you do not know what and why you are buying and selling.

Are there any career fairs held in your town? Visit them and speak to the representatives from the banks or other financial firms. If this is not available, phone one or more of the banks or investment firms, explain that you would like to speak to an investment rep and why, and most would be happy to speak to you about education requirements and whether those should be followed through college or "apprenticeship". Many companies have training programs and would be happy to hire you with little more than interest in the field.

This would be a great career choice as there are a large number of people who are reaching the age where they are planning retirement. They will need advice on how to make their money grow and provide an income through their non-working years. There are also many young people who want to make their money work for them but do not have the expertise to make their own decisions.