Exploring a Career as an Account Executive. You are considering a career as an account executive (often referred to as a stock broker) or some other position in the financial services industry. To help determine if this is the right choice for you, take a look at the Occupational Outlook Handbook at (www.bls.gov/ooh) for more information. Then summarize in a one- to two-page report whether you think this would be a career you would choose when you finish college.